Quite honestly, I didn't think the deal was going to make, because I wanted part of the creative control. I was impressed that they were making an offer to a non-athlete young black male to be a spokesperson for two and a half years. To their credit, they said, absolutely yes, they never questioned anything I wanted to do.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker secured a deal by insisting on creative control, which the company surprisingly granted despite his demographics.
- In plain terms
- He got the job because he asked for creative freedom and the company agreed without hesitation.
- What can you take from it?
- Demanding specific terms can lead to unexpected acceptance if the offer is right.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When should you prioritize creative control over a paycheck?
- How do you know if a company will respect your terms?
Another view
Not all companies are willing to concede control regardless of the candidate's merits.
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