Episode 6: Client Red Flags, Boundaries & Knowing When It’s Time to Walk Away

Getting clients is one thing. Learning which clients you actually want to keep is an entirely different lesson.

In this episode of Happy Hour with Society 22, Jazzy, Steph, Kaelyn, and Tara are talking about one of the harder lessons that comes with entrepreneurship: not every paying client is a good client.

Especially in the beginning, it can be tempting to overlook red flags, tolerate scope creep, stay available at all hours, or hold onto a client simply because you’re afraid to lose the income. But as we’ve grown our businesses, we’ve learned that the wrong client can cost you a lot more than the money they’re paying you.

Sometimes a relationship just needs a clearer boundary. Other times, the most professional thing you can do for yourself and the client is recognize that it’s no longer the right fit and walk away.

In this episode, we discuss:

🥂 The client red flags we’ve learned not to ignore

🥂 Boundaries around communication, availability, scope, and expectations

🥂 Why we’ve held onto misaligned clients longer than we should have

🥂 How to tell the difference between a boundary issue and a relationship that simply isn’t working

🥂 Why money isn’t the only factor to consider when deciding whether a client is “worth it”

🥂 How to professionally and peacefully end a client relationship

As your business grows, your standards are allowed to grow with it.

A client can be a great person and still not be the right client for your business anymore. And sometimes walking away from misaligned work is exactly what creates the space for better opportunities, better clients, and a business that actually feels good to run.

Grab your favorite drink and join us for another Happy Hour with Society 22. 🥂

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Jazzy Luchini
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