06/05/2026
Sometimes, others say things you’ve been thinking for a bit. Lately I’ve had a slew of clients “ghost” after art is provided only to learn they went “elsewhere” or “went another route”
I’ve been doing this since 2020, while taking no money until art is finalized BUT time is $$$ too.
Comment thoughts below… Thanks Kyle Steven for saying what I’ve been thinking these past few weeks!
Taking deposits upfront is something I've wrestled with over the last couple months. Between getting art approved and having associations or commands decided on quantities for shirts and coins and pay sometimes it can be weeks after a design is finished.
Really want to hear your guys pros/cons on taking deposits on custom work. Does it look to build this out over the next couple years. I'd really like to get to the point where this can be a viable way to earn income. A lot of times it's feast or famine. Comment below if you have thoughts.