The $5,000 Lesson: Never Make a Deal With the Wrong Client

Sep 8, 2024

Not every client is worth it. Learn why taking the wrong deal can cost more than money—and how to avoid it.

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Some deals look good on paper—but end up costing you more than they’re worth.

Why the Wrong Client Is Expensive

  • They drain your time and energy.

  • They nitpick and delay progress.

  • They prevent you from serving better clients.

A Costly Lesson

One wrong deal can eat up weeks of work, thousands in lost revenue, and endless frustration. Sometimes, walking away is the smarter (and more profitable) choice.

How to Spot the Wrong Client Early

  • They haggle endlessly on price.

  • They don’t respect your process.

  • They want everything “yesterday.”

Takeaway

Not all money is good money. Protect your time and energy by saying no to bad deals.

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