The Lifestyle Entrepreneur

#28 - Why I Fired My $72K/Year Client (And What Happened Next)


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I Fired My $72K/Year Client—and My Business Got Better

Most people would kill for a $6K/month retainer. For a long time, I thought I was lucky to have one. Until I realized… I wasn’t.

This episode is the true story of why I walked away from my biggest client—$72,000 a year—and what happened next. I’m talking full transparency: the scope creep, the late payments, the team burnout, the moment my top team member was brought to tears, and how all of it made me realize that no amount of money is worth building a business you hate showing up to.

If you’re an entrepreneur, coach, service provider, or agency owner who feels stuck with a high-paying but emotionally draining client… this one is for you.

You’ll learn:

  • The red flags I ignored (and now always look for)

  • Why late payments aren’t just annoying—they're a symptom of something deeper

  • How one toxic client can crush your team culture

  • The mindset shift I had to make to let go of fear and reclaim my freedom

  • What I changed in my onboarding process to never repeat this again

Whether you’re early in business or scaling past six-figures, the truth is this: who you say yes to determines the kind of business (and life) you build. You don’t need more toxic revenue. You need better boundaries.

🎙 Hosted by Mark Taylor — SEO strategist, lifestyle entrepreneur, and founder of Autogrowth™

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