My very first framer template Apex Roofing has over 99 remix i.e 90 people used it for their business and it’s now completely free!
Had a conversation with a potential client
he asked the cost of the project and I sent him a proposal breaking down the cost and what I received is the answer "I can't afford, will have to learn and do on my own" I
checked his profile and saw he's making over $100k a year and I asked myself why coundn't he afford $700 service ?
I asked him do you have a budget in mind ?
His reply - "but my budget isn’t anywhere close to that. Not a low budget. More like a no budget."
Then I know if a person makes 6 figues doesn't necessarly mean he can afford because we don't know their:
personal expenses
debt
savings
family obligations
current cash flow
financial priorities
budget
willingness to spend personal money on the project
Always think in other peoples shoes and you will get a different persceptive.
I did a 2 months of unpaid custom Webflow work for a creative director back in 2024
In 2025 I sent him an honest, direct message about feeling ghosted and asked for fair compensation or referrals.
He apologized, said he'd send future work my way, and in Sept 2025 explicitly asked "What would it take to completion so we can both arrive at a proper closure?" but then went quiet again.
I've sent 3 more follow-ups and it's been over 4 months with no reply since September. honestly I feel it's a pain to work with these people
