Modern Craftsman

390 Selling Isn't the Job. Vetting Is.


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Most jobs don't go sideways because the build is hard, they go sideways because you said yes before you had real alignment. Nick and Tyler lay out the questions, red flags, and money reality checks that help you protect your time and only take projects that fit your program.

Show Notes: 00:00 Stop filling the void 04:20 Highlighters, systems, and getting focused 06:47 Why "bad clients" are usually on you 12:24 Revenue forecast or you're guessing 20:28 Reset your baseline and set a minimum 25:00 Numbers vs vibes, both matter 31:07 Selling vs vetting, stop pitching so early 41:02 Red flags: trust, micromanage, urgency 48:40 Budget talk and "just an estimate" traps 57:40 If you ask one thing, ask this 1:04:20 Staying in your process when it gets tight 1:08:48 Wrap and newsletter plug

Video Version: https://youtu.be/AjqjsXBXRj0

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