At some point in your online business, you’re going to run into a client situation that… just doesn’t work.

Maybe you need to fire a client. Maybe a client fires you. Or maybe you both realize it’s not a fit and decide to walk away.

None of those moments feel good, but they also don’t mean you’re bad at what you do or that your business is failing. They’re often where your strongest lessons around boundaries, ideal clients, and client experience are forged.

In this episode, I’m sharing three real stories from my own business:

• The first time I had to fire a client
• The time a client fired me
• And the project where we mutually agreed to part ways

I’ll walk you through what actually happened, the red flags I missed, what I’d do differently now, and how each situation helped me tighten my process, clarify my ideal client, and hold firmer, kinder boundaries in my business.

👉 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How to know when it’s time to fire a client (and why it’s sometimes the kindest option)
• What to do when you’re the one getting fired as a service provider
• Red flags to watch for with difficult or misaligned clients
• How contracts, communication, and expectations can make or break a project
• Why boundaries make you a better business owner
• How to turn client breakups into data that strengthens your brand and process

🎧 Tune in if you’ve ever thought, “Is it just me, or is everyone else having way easier client experiences?” Spoiler: it’s not just you, and you’re not alone.

🔗 Links & Resources:

➡️ Follow me on Instagram @spechtand.co
➡️ Grab The Stand Out Brand Foundations Workbook
➡️ Book Your Stand Out Brand Strategy Session (use code SFBPOD for $100 off)