Just curious how you quantify your travel fees?
Do you charge a blank sum for a certain mileage range and factor in hotel and gas? or do you allow the client to provide hotel and charge for gas and extras?
Seems like a lot of my upcoming gigs are 2 states away... so im charging enough to cover 2 nights hotel ...gas...and a tad extra for unforseen travel costs.
The last wedding i booked in NC had recommended a nearby hotel...and once i had booked it i got a call that the client had called them to see what i was being charged and had added it to their family block of rooms...discounting me almost 100 dollars... i thought that was very kind of them....they never mentioned negotiating a lower travel fee....but part of me wondered if i should return the favor by discounting them that amount....
As a client...i would expect to pay a travel fee for a dj i really wanted...and a fee for their services...but if i knew for certain id just reduced their travel costs... i think i would want to atleast be offered that non needed money in return.
I did reach out to her and thank her for her kindness. But i really think i will be modifying the final invoice to note the reduction. Knowing this client...they will most likely refuse...or call it a tip... but i will sleep better at night ...lol
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Do you charge a blank sum for a certain mileage range and factor in hotel and gas? or do you allow the client to provide hotel and charge for gas and extras?
Seems like a lot of my upcoming gigs are 2 states away... so im charging enough to cover 2 nights hotel ...gas...and a tad extra for unforseen travel costs.
The last wedding i booked in NC had recommended a nearby hotel...and once i had booked it i got a call that the client had called them to see what i was being charged and had added it to their family block of rooms...discounting me almost 100 dollars... i thought that was very kind of them....they never mentioned negotiating a lower travel fee....but part of me wondered if i should return the favor by discounting them that amount....
As a client...i would expect to pay a travel fee for a dj i really wanted...and a fee for their services...but if i knew for certain id just reduced their travel costs... i think i would want to atleast be offered that non needed money in return.
I did reach out to her and thank her for her kindness. But i really think i will be modifying the final invoice to note the reduction. Knowing this client...they will most likely refuse...or call it a tip... but i will sleep better at night ...lol
cc
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