Episode summary introduction: Today Jaclyn DeVore and Angela Houston talk about editorial boundaries, particularly surrounding client communications and expectations. We discuss the line between what editors are and are not willing to do in order to please a client, often blurring the line between perfectionism and people-pleasing.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Last episode we talked about honoring your yeses and noes, setting your frame, and honoring your boundaries. We expand on those topics today as related to client management, in order to help you develop productive, harmonious relationships with your dream clients.
-2020 being the year of lessons learned [07:44]
-When boundaries meet values [17:36]
-Customizing your services outside of your frame [20:58]
-Managing clients’ expectations [25:07]
-People-pleasing vs. perfectionism [33:04]
-Protecting your business while simultaneously meeting the author where they’re at and empowering them to be their book’s first advocate [36:11]
-Checking your editorial ego at the door and respecting the author’s bravery [50:03]
-Where boundaries meet ethics [56:36]
Resources mentioned in this episode:
-Bonterra, Moët & Chandon, and Condor Chocolates (what we’re fueled by) [02:45]
-Dream Biz Academy by DeVore Editorial [05:56]
-DeVore Editorial’s business coach, Jacqui Sive [09:43]
-DeVore Editorial’s Client Welcome Packet; you can purchase our Client Welcome Packet template at DeVoreEditorial.com [26:11]
-DeVore Editorial’s Client Contract; you can receive a sample DeVore Editorial contract by signing up for Dream Biz Academy [37:28]
-The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield [44:50]
-Jaclyn DeVore offers business mentorships for freelancers. Email her for more information at [email protected], or DM her on Instagram at @jaclyn.devore [56:50]
-Dream Biz Academy Launch and associated Dream Biz Giveaway. Dream Biz Academy is now available at DeVoreEditorial.com, and the Dream Biz Giveaway will be open for registration until August 31st, 2020 at midnight PST. Register by visiting @devore.editorial on Instagram and filling out the form in our bio. [01:04:57]
-PurityCoffee.com; use the code EDITORLIFE to receive 10% off of your order [01:08:17]
-Our fabulous podcast producers at Truth Work Media (truthworkmedia.com) [1:08:45]
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