Every month we run through a series of questions to help you run your freelance business like a bigger business—“self-coaching” your way to better results and a better life. You can view a condensed version of this month’s coaching prompts here.
Hey!
It’s CEO month, and in the BF Mastermind, that means we’re doing our semi-annual self assessment. (You can copy the file here if you haven’t yet.)
It covers a range of questions, but for July, we’re going to walk through some ways to apply your answers from the “Your Clients” section of the spreadsheet. Here’s a look at the questions we’ll be working with.
- Who’s your favorite client and why?
- Who’s your least favorite?
- Who’s your most profitable client?
- Who’s your least profitable?
The thing about these questions, is that the answers are powerful clues to the strategic direction of your freelance business. So let’s get into it!
#2 Who’s my least favorite client?
Last week we did favorite clients. This week we’re looking at the other side of the coin…the clients that just make your life a little less enjoyable.
Maybe they’re the ones that want to call you every day, or maybe they pay late…regardless, I know you’ve got somebody who’s just dragging your freelance experience down.
What it tells you
Be honest with yourself on this one, because often, the clients you can’t stand…they pay well.
This can be a clue to what motivates you beyond money, as well as
what traits are just never worth the hassle.
How it can impact your strategy
Similar to your favorites, consider using this to inform the negative side of your Ideal Client Profile—the people you want to avoid. (This angle is especially useful when you’re just getting started and might not know exactly what you want.)
Want some support figuring out how to
quantify a negative experience? Stop by the Academy Facebook group and let us know.
