Don’t Ghost The Client - A One Par Podcast S01E04

We're getting into something that's been on my mind for a minute: communication. Specifically, how creatives in Jamaica (and elsewhere) tend to go quiet exactly when they need to speak up the most.

Talking about ghosting clients, missing deadlines without a word, and the anxiety that comes with having a difficult professional conversation. I've been in this industry for over 20 years, and I've hired creatives for the better part of ten, so I think I have a little idea of what I'm talking about

We also hit a few quick takes on Protoje's new album "The Art of Acceptance," Jamaica Carnival, and the dancehall vs soca conversation that never seems to go away.

If you're a creative trying to figure out how to move more professionally, grab a seat, we dive in deep here

Timestamps

(00:00) - Intro & Big Ups
(00:26) - Protoje – The Art of Acceptance
(01:42) - Guest Suggestions
(03:04) - Jamaica Carnival Quick Takes
(04:40) - Soca & Dancehall: Jamaica's Unique Offering
(09:48) - Creatives & Communication in Jamaica
(11:16) - We Communicate Well When Things Are Good
(16:06) - Communicate the Problem
(18:19) - Ghosting Is Worse Than Being Late
(24:54) - Don't Out Yourself on a Technicality
(26:29) - Communication Is a Responsibility
(27:08) - Communication Creates a Paper Trail
(28:01) - What You're Entitled To
(30:31) - Handle Clients Who Won't Communicate
(31:44) - Good Faith & Protecting Your Reputation
(33:53) - Problem Solving With the Client
(34:47) - Creatives, Communication & Anxiety
(35:20) - Collaboration, Not Confrontation
(36:14) - Actionable Advice
(43:34) - Outro

A One Par is a quick sitdown with host Yannick Reid, where he shares thoughts on creativity, technology, culture, and life in Jamaica from his unique and often nuanced perspective.

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