Expectations are an important part of business. A CEO sets expectations for growth over time. Your sales department outlines product and service expectations for potential clients. But can expectations be harmful to your business? Inherently working to exceed expectations isn't necessarily a bad thing. However, if you're setting expectations too high and consistently underperforming, that could be a recipe for disaster.

In this episode, I unpack whether trying to exceed expectations is dangerous to your business. I also give some tips for setting clear expectations, opening the door for you to exceed them.   This week on The Financially Simple Podcast: 

• (2:08) The importance of clear expectations

• (3:39) Communicating expectations with clients

• (4:58) When expectations become dangerous

• (5:31) Creating realistic expectations

• (9:45) Exceeding expectations through transparency

• (11:04) Set boundaries

Our Favorite Quotes:  

"Setting expectations is only dangerous when they can't be met" - Justin Goodbread

"Friends, striving to exceed expectations isn't a bad thing. However, consistently coming up short on your promises could destroy your business and your name." - Justin Goodbread   About The Financially Simple Podcast    If you are looking for a podcast that speaks directly to the challenges and puzzles of running a business, you’ve come to the right place. The Financially Simple podcast was built for you. With over 400 episodes and counting, our host Justin Goodbread covers a broad range of topics, from starting a small business, to prepping it for sale, to growing your personal wealth. Justin’s combination of analytical skills, tough love, and a healthy dose of experience delivers practical ideas that will benefit business builders at every stage of their business journey.  

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