within your self, first of all realize thoroughly the since the beginning until the end you are responsible for all the decisions taken during film making. Any mistakes that follow can not be blamed on anyone else, but you, the producer. You must have the power to judge when your decisions have gone wrong. Being a film maker, it is a must for you to be decisive and accept the blame when ever necessary. Remember you are the role model for your crew & cast and they would follow what ever you say.
3. A Good Negotiator
All the decisions you make regarding the expenditure of the film would be final. You must understand that without negotiation, if you continue paying the prices quoted always, you shall far exceed your stipulated budget which is not something truly advisable. As a producer it is your duty to know the maximum price you could pay for any