Grumpy Old Geeks Topics Client contracts and payment Topic Client contracts and payment 4 mentions in 1 episode The hosts discuss written agreements, cancellation fees, retainers, and advance payments. Mentions 07: Must learn balance Daniel-san! May 6, 2013 31:16 always have a kill fee if somebody changes their mind 31:42 You're going to be really tempted to do handshake contracts. Do not do that. 33:16 I don't press a key until there's at least 10 hours of prepaid work. 33:46 I always ask for half up front