Dishing Up Digital with Ellen Mackenzie

Red Flag Clients You Need to Avoid


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In this episode we're chatting about those red flags that pop up in our clients and potential clients from time to time. Take it from me, someone with a lot of experience, I still can get caught out with red flags. Sometimes you need to look back and reflect and learn from these mistakes - luckily for you, I've compiled them all up to help you out!

RED FLAGS:

  • Asking for a discount
    • Can't make time for a discovery call
      • Starts to ghost you when it comes time to contract/invoice
        • Someone who grills you about growth during the discovery call
          • Your business styles just simply don't align (don't force yourself to change)
            • When they won't commit to a 3-month minimum contract
              • When they want to put you on a "trial period"
                • When they don't want to pay for content creation but their social content at the moment is really bad
                  • When they aren't showing respect for your work hours
                    • The client who wants endless meetings - but is on your lowest package
                      • Traditional or older businesses who aren't willing to adapt
                        • When it feels like they want an employee not a contractor

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                          Ellen xx

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