6 Figure Creative #369: The CLOWNS Framework | 6 Red Flags That Mean You Should Walk Away From a Client
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Jul 1, 2025 Discover how to protect your creative business from nightmare clients by learning the C.L.O.W.N.S. Framework. Explore the six red flags to spot during initial calls, like the 'Waffler' and boundary-testing behaviors. Understand why ignoring gut feelings can lead to chaos. Get strategies for improving communication and setting clear expectations to keep project clarity intact. Prioritize quality client relationships and say goodbye to the soul-sucking clients that drain your energy and creativity.
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Use C.L.O.W.N.S. Framework
- Use the C.L.O.W.N.S. Framework to identify red flag clients during discovery calls.
- Avoid clients who display these traits as they can ruin your business and mental well-being.
Filter Out Cheap Clients
- Ask clients what kind of return or result would make the investment a no-brainer.
- This helps filter out cheap clients who obsess over price rather than value or outcomes.
Clarify Client Goals Early
- Clarify what success looks like for the project to avoid clients who are lost or vague.
- If clients can't articulate clear goals, reconsider working with them to avoid scope creep and confusion.