#2867 - Q&A: “Setting boundaries with clients … I need help!”
Nov 6, 2024
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Setting boundaries with clients can be tricky, especially when juggling a side hustle and a full-time job. The discussion focuses on effective communication strategies and managing expectations. Listeners learn how to maintain a healthy work-life balance while providing quality service. Practical tips on scheduling and developing a strong professional identity are shared, emphasizing respect for personal time. It's all about mastering client relationships for a more balanced life!
Establishing clear communication around availability and utilizing tools like autoresponders can help manage client expectations and boundaries.
Delivering high-quality work encourages clients to respect your boundaries, reinforcing the importance of professional value and identity in a side hustle.
Deep dives
Setting Clear Availability with Clients
Establishing clear boundaries with clients is crucial for maintaining a balance between a side hustle and personal time. One effective strategy is to communicate availability through email signatures or initial communications, explicitly defining work hours to manage client expectations. Utilizing technology, such as email autoresponders or scheduling tools like Calendly, can streamline the process by ensuring clients only book within designated hours. This proactive communication helps in preventing clients from expecting availability outside agreed-upon times, ultimately fostering a healthier working relationship.
Building Trust Through Quality Work
Delivering high-quality work is essential for building trust with clients, which in turn encourages them to respect boundaries. When clients recognize the value you provide, they are more likely to adhere to the limits set around your availability. To further reinforce boundaries, it can be helpful to create a distinct identity for your side hustle, including separate contact information that helps you manage interactions more effectively. Additionally, utilizing resources like self-help books on boundaries can offer scripts and techniques for assertive communication, aiding in the preservation of both time and energy.
In this episode, we discuss strategies for setting boundaries with clients when your side hustle isn’t your main job. Learn how to communicate effectively, manage expectations, and maintain a healthy balance between your side hustle and full-time job.
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