A Hard Stop Podcast

I spent years traveling for work, chasing clients, opportunities, awards, and the next rung up the ladder. My then 5-year-old daughter actually came up with the brilliant idea to share a toy with me before each business trip that I could photograph at my destination. It helped keep us connected.But I was still gone. A lot. So I made a choice that arguably slowed down my career.My latest pod is about work, ambition, family, guilt, and the impossible math of trying to be everywhere.

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You’ve probably had them.

The client who makes you question your career choices. The one who makes you better. The one who seems perfectly nice but somehow drains the life out of every meeting. And the rare one who makes you think, I wish every client were like this.

In my latest (uh, currently only) video, I break down the four types of clients I’ve encountered over the years—and what each one can teach you about the kind of agency, career, and working relationships you want to build.

In lieu of a new article this week, this is essentially the video version of my recent piece, but designed for you slackers who didn’t open it, with me talking through the framework and the graphics brought to life.

Watch it above, or listen to the audio version wherever you get your podcasts.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rob1davisjr.substack.com