Are Your Clients Sucking the Joy Out of Your Business?
Posted In General | Posted On 1 May 2020 | Posted By Stacy Braiuca
As a coach, you know your clients are the bread and butter of your business. But does that mean you have to accept every client that comes knocking on your door? Absolutely not. New coaches may feel the need or the desperation to make money quickly and accept anyone who enquires but the truth is this should be a win-win relationship between you and your client. Not only are you helping them but they should be pleasant to be around and willing to take your advice and run with it.
Setting Up Business Boundaries
While it’s best to have boundaries and policies in place prior to accepting clients, it’s never too late to implement boundaries, especially if you have even one client who is demanding. By having boundaries and explaining them to all your clients, you’ll weed out the ones who are too demanding but will attract those who respect boundaries and are willing to work within those limits.
Here are some situations where boundaries are necessary:
Think to yourself about the worst case scenario with any client; what would they have to do to make you fire them? Do you have a client already who is pushing your buttons and making you wish you never started your business?
If so, put these boundaries/policies into place and have a chat with this difficult client. Yes, you run the risk of them leaving you but isn’t that risk worth your peace of mind?
When you have strong boundaries in place and enforce them, your clients will respect your time and will make sure they use their coaching time with you efficiently.
Need Help Dealing with a Difficult Client?
In my newest home study course, I have a whole section about setting business boundaries and how
to handle these tough clients. “Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Self Care Bootcamp for Entrepreneurs: Lessons Learned from Times of Crisis” is about caring for your whole body, which in turn helps you run your business more positively and effectively.
The course has 4 lesson modules and each comes with its own exercises and Action Plans. Implement the tips and exercises into your schedule as it fits; no stress, no deadlines.
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