Most typical phrasing
“We'd like you to work exclusively with us.”
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The client wants a stronger commitment from you than the price supports. The real negotiation is about the value of exclusivity, not just the headline rate. Get a professional reply you can adapt and send.
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Typical client message
“We'd like you to work exclusively with us.”
Situation snapshot
The client wants a stronger commitment from you than the price supports. The real negotiation is about the value of exclusivity, not just the headline rate.
Reply goal
Price exclusivity as a premium commitment with clear limits, duration, and opportunity cost.
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Most typical phrasing
“We'd like you to work exclusively with us.”
Reply preview
That kind of commitment changes the structure of the engagement, so I would want to frame it with clear terms rather than treat it as part of the standard rate by default.
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Client wants to pause the project
The client wants to stop momentum mid-project, and a vague pause can create scheduling and scope problems later. You need to respond in a way that protects timeline, availability, and restart terms.
How to reply when a client wants a trial project
A trial project can be a useful step, but only if it is scoped and paid properly. You need to make the trial safe without turning it into open-ended proving work.
Client asks for unlimited revisions
The client is pushing on revision policy before work starts or while terms are being clarified. You need a clear boundary that still feels cooperative.
Client asks for your day rate
A client wants to price the work by day rather than by hour or project. You need to answer in a way that sets assumptions around what a day actually covers.
Client asks for more time to pay
The client is asking for a payment extension and you need to answer without being vague. The reply should protect the commercial boundary and make the new terms explicit if you allow them.
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