Tag: values

Client being dropped by the claw

A simple formula for firing clients

I’ve done a ton over the years to make sure my clients are pre-qualified and a good fit. I’ve made sure my intake process alerts me to red flags in advance—and that there are rules, boundaries, contracts and deposits in place to weed out un-ideal clients and … Read On ›

Stop getting walked all over

Why do creatives let people walk all over them? I’m dropping a truth-bomb today. There are too many creatives who let clients step all over them. As a freelancer, you are not someone’s servant—you are someone’s partner—hired to help them accomplish something important. So maybe you’re lacking in confidence. … Read On ›