I have the same experience with small businesses, especially since I&#x27;ve given up on fighting bad design decisions by the client. I will tell them why I wouldn&#x27;t do it this way, but the choice is ultimately theirs.<p>A whole bunch of &#x27;real&#x27; designers work for their portfolio, not the client. I just work hard to make and keep them happy and solve their problems with the least amount of friction. Happy clients have resulted in more referrals.