A rule as part of agency life is the 95-5 rule: 95% of your client interactions are smooth sailing, in scope, and everyone has a great time. 5% of your client interactions are going to be a little rougher. At Big Red Jelly, we understand that that’s just part of the gig – and we award our team for getting through these 5% of their interactions!
Decision Maker Said No Hall of Fame
The “Decision Maker Said No Hall of Fame” badge isn’t for those folks who only hear “yes.” Oh no, this is for the seasoned agency warriors who’ve stared down the barrel of a “no” and lived to tell the tale. We’re talking about those times when the client’s vision veered sharply away from your carefully crafted proposal, or when budget realities slammed the brakes on your award-winning campaign idea. This badge celebrates the resilience, the quick thinking, and the sheer creative jujitsu it takes to gracefully recover, maintain the relationship, and maybe, just maybe, plant a seed for future collaborations. It’s a reminder that sometimes “no” just means “not right now,” and that every rejection is a learning experience (and a great story for the next agency happy hour). So raise a glass to the “no’s” – they make us stronger!
From The Grave Hall of Fame
Ah, the “From the Grave Hall of Fame”—a badge earned through encounters with clients who ghosted, vanished, poofed into thin air, only to rise again like marketing phoenixes! This isn’t just about a delayed email; we’re talking full-blown disappearances. Then, out of nowhere, they emerge, ready to roll like no time has passed. This badge celebrates the agency professionals who handle these resurrections with grace, a touch of humor, and the ability to seamlessly pick up (or re-pitch) where things left off. It acknowledges the unique blend of shock, amusement, and “let’s get this done” attitude required to navigate these unexpected returns. Bonus points if they come back with an increased budget!
Ghosted The Longest
The “Ghosted the Longest” badge isn’t about us ghosting clients; oh no, this is for the brave souls who’ve weathered the longest client disappearances. We’re talking radio silence, tumbleweeds blowing through the inbox, and the lingering question of “did they move to a remote island with no wifi?” This badge recognizes the patience, the strategic follow-up (or respectful space-giving), and the sheer detective work sometimes required to figure out if the client is simply on an extended digital detox or if the project has sailed off into the sunset. It’s a testament to the fact that in agency life, sometimes the biggest challenge isn’t what is said, but what isn’t.
International Client
The “International Client” badge celebrates the agency adventurers who’ve navigated the exciting, and sometimes perplexing, world of global collaboration. This isn’t just about time zone differences (though those are definitely a factor). This badge recognizes the cultural nuances, the language barriers (and triumphs over them), and the logistical acrobatics required to successfully manage projects across borders. It’s a testament to the adaptability, the open-mindedness, and the ability to connect with people from all walks of life that makes working with international clients such a rewarding experience. This badge proves you’re not just a local hero, you’re a global player!
Make It Pop
“Make It Pop”—three little words that can send shivers down the spine of even the most seasoned creative. This badge, the “Make It Pop” badge, is awarded to the agency heroes who’ve stared into the abyss of client feedback and emerged victorious. It’s for those who’ve deciphered the enigmatic request to “make it pop,” translating vague direction into tangible, impactful results. This badge celebrates the creative problem-solving, the mind-reading abilities, and the sheer artistic bravery it takes to interpret such open-ended feedback. It’s a reminder that sometimes, the greatest creative challenges come in the smallest of packages (and that a well-placed sparkle effect can go a long way).
Told Ya So!
Ah, the sweet taste of vindication! The “Told Ya So!” badge celebrates those moments when the agency’s expertise shines through, even if it takes a little detour for the client to see it. This badge isn’t about smugness; it’s about the satisfaction of knowing you gave the right advice, even when it wasn’t initially heeded. It recognizes the patience, the clear communication, and the data-backed reasoning that ultimately led the client to the “aha!” moment. It’s a reminder that sometimes, the best “I told you so” is a successful campaign and a happy client.
100k Club Gold Member
The “100k Club” badge is elite territory. Awarded for generating $100,000+ in project revenue in one month, this badge recognizes sales mastery, strategic thinking, and big-league impact. This isn’t luck—this is execution at scale.
50k Club Silver Member
Welcome to the “50k Club”—where results talk and the pipeline listens. This badge is awarded to those who brought in $50,000+ in project revenue in a single month. It celebrates hustle, relationship-building, and the ability to turn conversations into serious momentum.
We’ll Do It Live
The “We’ll Do It Live” badge celebrates those brave enough to review edits live on a call. No prep. No buffer. Just real-time feedback, rapid pivots, and nerves of steel. It’s a badge of adaptability, confidence, and thinking on your feet.
Empty Plate Refund
The “Empty Plate Refund” badge recognizes the agency pros who completed the entire meal… only to be asked for a refund after dessert. This badge honors professionalism under pressure, calm responses in emotionally charged moments, and the ability to stand firm while still protecting the relationship. Not all heroes wear capes—some wear poker faces.
Celebrity Status
The “Celebrity Status” badge is earned when a client specifically asks to work with you. Not the agency. Not the team. You. This badge celebrates trust, reputation, and the kind of excellence that turns collaborators into requested headliners. Autographs optional.
Assisted Living
The “Assisted Living” badge celebrates those who’ve gently guided technologically impaired souls through logins, browsers, downloads, uploads, and “where did my screen go?” moments. It recognizes patience, empathy, and the ability to translate tech into human language—often multiple times in one call.
Let’s Circle Back
The “Let’s Circle Back” badge recognizes those trapped in the endless loop of deferred feedback. Week after week. Call after call. Always circling—never landing. This badge honors patience, documentation skills, and the quiet strength required to wait for clarity that arrives… eventually.
Nailed It!
The “Nailed It” badge is reserved for those rare, beautiful moments when a client doesn’t just like the work—they love it. We’re talking unprompted praise, glowing feedback, and the holy grail phrase: “You nailed it.” This badge celebrates craftsmanship, alignment, and the magical intersection of expectations met and exceeded. Enjoy it. Screenshot it. Re-read it on hard days.
Recurring Revenue
The “Recurring Revenue” badge celebrates selling a high-value ongoing engagement—memberships, retainers, and long-term wins. This badge recognizes foresight, value-driven selling, and building revenue that lasts longer than a single launch.
Personal Team Request
The “Personal Team Request” badge is awarded when your role quietly expands beyond your client to everyone internally. It recognizes flexibility, collaboration, and the ability to support the team without dropping the ball—or your sanity.
How Many SEO’s Do I Get?
This badge is for navigating conversations with clients who think they’re SEO experts… but absolutely are not. It celebrates education, diplomacy, and explaining that SEO is not a product you order by the dozen.
Big Deal
The “Big Deal” badge celebrates landing an exceptionally large project that makes everyone pause and say, “Dang.” This badge honors strategic selling, trust-building, and closing deals that move the needle in a very real way.
Reading Impaired
The “Reading Impaired” badge recognizes those who’ve answered questions already covered—clearly—in emails, documents, and recaps. This badge honors patience, clarity, and the ability to politely re-explain without typing “per my last email” (even when tempted).
Firefighter
The “Firefighter” badge is awarded to the go-to problem solver—the one called in when things are already on fire. It celebrates calm under pressure, rapid diagnosis, and fixing situations that others couldn’t. Sirens optional.
Can I get On The First Page of Google
This badge celebrates the moment every agency professional encounters: a client expecting first-page Google results immediately after launch. It honors the calm educators who explain SEO reality with grace, diagrams, and deep breaths. Bonus points for not laughing.
Launched at Midnight
This badge honors the chaos of deadlines without timestamps. The “Launched at Midnight” badge is for those who navigated last-minute expectations, ambiguous timing, and the realization that “today” is doing a lot of heavy lifting.
Client Used Comic Sans
Self-explanatory. The “Client Used Comic Sans” badge honors emotional strength, restraint, and the ability to continue professionally after witnessing crimes against typography.
Endless Revisions Survivor
This badge celebrates survival. One small request. Three months later. Still going. The “Endless Revisions Survivor” badge honors stamina, documentation, and the willpower to keep showing up until the finish line finally appears.
Make the Logo Bigger
The “Make the Logo Bigger” badge is awarded when branding feedback always circles back to one thing: size. Bigger on the site. Bigger on merch. Bigger everywhere. This badge celebrates restraint, design advocacy, and smiling through it anyway.
No Content Yet
This badge recognizes the paradox of wanting a 20-page website with zero content. No copy. No images. No direction. The “No Content Yet” badge honors patience, project management finesse, and guiding clients from idea to reality.
Built in Wix Looks Custom
The “Built in Wix Looks Custom” badge celebrates platform mastery. It’s awarded when you create something so polished and unique that no one believes it’s Wix. This badge honors creativity, technical skill, and proving assumptions wrong.
That’s Not in Scope
This badge honors the moment every agency pro faces: being asked for something clearly outside the statement of work. The “That’s Not in Scope” badge celebrates boundary-setting, clarity, and protecting both timelines and sanity.
Web Wizard
The “Web Wizard” badge is for those who fix the unfixable. When no one else knows why it’s broken—but you do. This badge celebrates deep technical knowledge and making complex solutions look effortless.
We’ll Write the Copy
This badge celebrates strategists who step in when content doesn’t exist and make it exist. The “We’ll Write the Copy” badge honors initiative, creativity, and carrying a project across the finish line when clients can’t.
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