You didn't fire anybody. You kissed ass hoping against hope that some day you might get paid. It's not like you had any other clients anyway. What did you have to lose by finally coming to your senses and calling it quits? No sacrifice here.
Low baller slow play clients are better placed in the competition's portfolio, for while others battle over the dismal type A clients, you can perform and build a solid book of business that won't be looking for the next "great deal."
Low hanging fruit dangles for the smaller animals.
Low hanging fruit dangles for the smaller animals.