How do freelance designers balance their creative vision with a client's business goals?

[Btaliat]

Many a time when you wonder how most freelancers get the concept described by their clients. The main reason for this is that most of them have mastered what their clients really like. They have made sure that they learn from the different experiences that they have gathered working for this clients. Most freelancers always ask the clients how they want the tasks as well to make it come out well. What do you have to say about this?