In this episode, Amanda explores the impact of having toxic clients in your firm. She shares how to spot one, how to fire them, and when is a good time to fire them. We all have those Vampire clients that suck the life out of us, sadly all too often fear of losing the money stops us from taking action and not selling our soul to the devil. Tune in to get a dose of inspiration and find out how to FIRE those toxic clients!

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Firing Vampire Clients: Amanda discusses the importance of letting go of problematic clients, known as 'vampire clients,' who drain energy and resources.

Recognizing Vampire Clients: These clients may pay less, demand more, and do not respect boundaries, ultimately not contributing positively to your business.

Impact on Business and Personal Life: Keeping vampire clients can negatively affect not only your business operations but also your personal well-being and team morale.

Evaluating Client Relationships: Consider how you feel about working with each client. If they drain your energy and bring negativity, they might be vampire clients.

Criteria for Ideal Clients: An ideal client should be kind, trustworthy, and make you feel good about the work you do.

The Consequences of Keeping Vampire Clients: Vampire clients can affect your mental and physical health, team morale, and business profitability.

Decision to Fire Clients: It involves assessing whether the financial benefits outweigh the negative impact on your business and personal life.

Steps to Slay Vampire Clients: Check your engagement terms, finish existing projects, evaluate your reasons, consider probation, and send a polite disengagement letter.

Positive Outcomes: Letting go of vampire clients can lead to improved team dynamics, personal relationships, health, and overall enjoyment in running your practice.

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