There's something pleasant about getting a call out of the blue from a potential client. They heard from someone who knew a guy who saw your project over the shoulder of someone on the internet... and they called you and want to work with you!? That period, before the meeting actually occurs is dripping with potential. What is the scope of work? How interesting with the client be? Will they pay their bills on time?

Surely many of these hopes will be dashed within the first 5 minutes, but for a day, let me hope.