‘I chose honesty’: Web designer admits he accidentally led the client down the wrong path, ends up saving them money and making $5,000 more

We always hear about business antics that are shady and deceitful. Rarely do we hear a business practice that encourages swallowing your pride and telling the truth. That is why when we came across this story, we had to share! This web designer totally upsold this client on a very complicated backend to sell their merchandize online. It was going to be intricate and expensive. However, halfway through the project, the designer realized that is not what the client needed at all. He quickly called a meeting and confessed the truth. He told them that he thinks he accidentally led them down the wrong path and he apologizes and he thinks another direction, that is less detailed and cheaper, is way better for them. They not only applauded his honesty, they told him to go ahead with the new design. He saved them money and time and they made sure to hire him for future projects and refer him to other companies that would eventually also become his client. Just goes to show that the truth always prevails!

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