I always get questions about what is the correct way to work with others. The question doesn’t have a simple answer - it’s going to take some practice.
First, you need to learn to communicate well, learn to pay close attention to every little word your client says. Pay special attention to them and remember them for later, when you are working on your own. Those small words and wishes will allow you to make a very detailed design that your client is looking for.
Second, communicate with a happy voice, apologize if you do something that was misunderstood, and try and please them as best as possible. Don’t go too far, but make sure that they understand you are there for them. Because you want them to love you so much that they tell all of their friends about you.
Third, give up some of your secrets - try and help your client flourish, just as you would help yourself flourish. If you do this, they will see it, and ultimately want to pay you more. Appreciation is still alive in our world, it is just hard to find the right people. But keep searching, they are still plenty of people out there who are trying to accomplish their dreams!
Fourth, thank them for choosing you, when they thank you, thank them 10 times as much. Tell them, “I hope you think about me for your next project!” — Because you do want them to think about you for your next project!
Some simple rules that will make you and your client very happy!