This is how you can avoid bad clients...

In this episode of 'Two Pixels Off', Michael Janda and Brad Hussey chat about the ins and outs of client management for creative entrepreneurs. They stress the importance of qualifying clients because not every project deserves a 'yes'. They dish out tips on dealing with bad clients, bully clients, and difficult clients, and why it's smart to be picky about who you work with. They talk about analyzing the client, project, and budget before diving in and highlight the barbecue method for managing leads and projects. They also emphasize slowing down the sales process for better results and setting realistic expectations with clients about budgets and outcomes. You'll hear some funny stories about client experiences that show why handling bad clients the right way is so important. Plus, they share insights on engaging clients in a discovery process, the importance of multiple touchpoints in the sales cycle, and how to up your selling game while mastering the art of saying no to bad clients. ----------------- Two Pixels Off, Episode 9: The Art of Saying No and Choosing Clients Wisely ----------------- ➡️ This episode's highlights 🔥 00:00 Welcome to Two Pixels Off: a creative entrepreneur's podcast 00:36 Qualifying opportunities: saying yes or no to projects 05:35 'The Barbecue Method' of qualifying clients 21:40 Qualifying clients and finding the right fit 31:51 Navigating client expectations and budgets 34:07 Exploring the client's vision and network 36:42 Technical skills and communication from a client's perspective 37:38 Client communication styles and their impact 46:18 Analyzing projects: fit, timeline, and decision making 54:33 Budget considerations and finalizing the deal 01:00:48 Concluding thoughts on client qualification ****** 🎙️ About Two Pixels Off (Podcast) Learn how to run a successful creative business. Two Pixels Off hosts, Mike Janda and Brad Hussey, share actionable strategies and tips to help creative entrepreneurs market their services, sell effectively, execute projects, price profitability, and more. Get out your notepad! 🎧 Listen to Two Pixels Off on your favorite podcast platform! Learn More: https://twopixelsoff.com ******* 💻 Powered by Wix Studio. The ultimate no-code website platform built for agencies and enterprises. Learn More: https://wixstudio.com ******* Connect with Mike Janda 🌎 Website: https://michaeljanda.com 🏘️ Community: https://morecreativeacademy.com 🔗 Instagram: https://instagram.com/morejanda 🔗 YouTube: https://youtube.com/morejanda 🔗 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/morejanda 💻 Courses: https://morejanda.teachable.com ******* Connect with Brad Hussey 🌎 Website: https://www.bradhussey.ca/ 🏘️ Community: https://creativecrewcommunity.com/ 🔗 X: https://twitter.com/bradhussey 🔗 Facebook: https://facebook.com/bradhussey 🔗 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/bradhussey 🔗 Instagram: https://instagram.com/bradhussey 🔗 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CreativeCrewCommunity #freelancetips #twopixelsoff #twopixelsoffpodcast #freelancebusiness #creativeagency