{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Thrive by Design","title":"15. When \"Good Clients\" Cost You More Than You Think","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":689,"description":"Have you ever found yourself describing someone as a good client, while at the same time feeling a knot in your stomach when you think about the next invoice, the next request, or the next conversation you know you should probably have with them?I want to start today with that question, because I think it’s one a lot of service entrepreneurs quietly avoid. And that question is this:Are they actually a good client… or are you avoiding a hard decision?TakeawaysClients who pay late consistently are not good clients.Avoidance can lead to stress and cash flow pressure.You have the power to choose how your business operates.Courage is needed to have uncomfortable conversations.Clear expectations build trust and reduce tension.Scope creep can erode agreements and lead to resentment.Avoiding difficult conversations can damage relationships.Fear of losing income often leads to avoidance.Clarity in business protects relationships and energy.Recognizing what drains you is crucial for business health.Music from#Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: J9DLLHCRCIXB9NSG","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/SjMXbJHayMHDCy-MuFN9Z_5DfDOtp1ByLEDQVV4Iqm8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81ODMz/MDRiMmM0NzMxMTFk/NzViZmRjZmVlYTJk/ZTM4Mi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}