❌ Skip: “My rate for a UGC video is $X” (stating your true rate upfront) ✅ Opt for: “My rate for a video is $X+” (start higher to leave room for negotiation) ❌ If they say, “That’s not in our budget,” don’t just reply, “No worries, hope we can work together next time!” ✅ Propose: Agree to their budget, but adjust the deliverables or usage rights to find a mutually beneficial compromise.