Resilient by Design with Rebecca Hay

262. Want Great Design Clients on Repeat? Stop People Pleasing!


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If you only choose one thing to focus on in 2025 let it be this: stop 'people pleasing' your clients!

We're used to the adage that the customer is always right, but I'm here to tell you that to build a sustainable, successful business means not being at the complete beck and call of your clients. After years of hearing stories from fellow designers and my own experience, I've decided on a few approaches that help us avoid bending over backward for clients (which typically does more harm than good anyway)!

Don't run around in circles making yourself crazy for your clients! In this episode, I share some advice, tips, and responses that you can use when establishing healthy boundaries with your clients ensuring that you always come across like the professional you are because you deserve to be in control of your business and as the expert to call the shots.

 

Episode Resources:

Episode 67 How to deal with unhappy clients

Episode 49 - An Interview with my clients: Why having a process made them choose me

 

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