Welcome back to the Six-Figure Freelancer Recipe! I’m Jaz, your pricing queen, and in this episode, we’re diving into one of the toughest realities every creative freelancer faces: nightmare clients. You know the ones—the clients who drain your energy, question every decision, demand endless revisions, and make you second-guess why you left your nine-to-five in the first place. If you’re feeling burnt out or stuck serving clients who don’t value your expertise, this conversation is for you.

In this episode, I get real about how working with the wrong clients has a lasting impact—not just on your business, but on your energy, confidence, and even your ability to attract the dream clients you really want to serve. We’re talking about how fear and scarcity can drive us to ignore red flags, lower our standards, and take on work that just isn’t a good fit.

But here's some good news: you aren't for everyone—and that's a good thing. I share my personal journey from people-pleasing and perfectionism to confidently filtering out bad-fit clients and creating clear boundaries that protect my time, my business, and my sanity. In this episode, you’ll learn why your client selection process is actually your most important business system (right after your invoicing!), and how being intentional about who you let into your business changes everything.

We’ll walk through some powerful reflection questions from the free guide at creativebusinesskitchen.com/6figures—questions that will help you spot red flags, clarify your own boundaries, and finally start saying “no” to the clients who simply aren’t a match for your services or your values.

If you’re ready to stop letting panic or scarcity make your decisions—and instead create space for those “hell yes” clients who energize and respect you—don’t miss this episode. Now’s the time to take back control, protect your peace, and reclaim your freelance freedom. See you inside!