This conversation has the potential to completely transform how you run your creative business. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by client demands, struggled to take proper breaks, or found yourself responding to emails at all hours, this episode will show you how to create the space you need to do your best work, while actually strengthening your client relationships. And all done in a very straightforward and completely positive way.

Key Moments:

• [00:00] Welcome and introduction to professional boundaries in creative business
• [03:13] The Costa Rica story - learning about boundaries the hard way
• [06:57] Why boundaries are particularly challenging in creative businesses
• [09:42] The hidden costs of poor boundaries - from creative exhaustion to burnout
• [12:08] Essential areas for setting boundaries: time, project scope, communication, financial
• [15:41] How to implement boundaries while maintaining positive client relationships
• [18:53] Practical strategies for communicating boundaries effectively
• [21:42] Using AI to handle boundary-related client communications
• [22:43] Step-by-step guide to implementing your first boundary
• [24:50] Signs that your boundaries are working and how to adjust them

Notable Quotes:

"When we don't have clear boundaries, we're actually doing our clients a disservice. They don't get our best work, they don't get our full creative energy, and they don't get the clear, professional relationship they deserve."

"What's fascinating is that if I had simply set clear boundaries - an out-of-office message, a system for handling opportunities while I was away - everything would have been fine. The world wouldn't have stopped."

Resources Mentioned:

• Read this week's full journal post
• Episode link: 074 Using AI to Make Customer Service More Personal
• Website: www.philippacraddock.com
• Email: [email protected]

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