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BS-Free Business: For Service Business Owners

Are your clients pushing your buttons? (Open up for a reset)

Published 6 months ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader,
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​Have you ever worked overtime, sacrificing your time and energy, all because you couldn’t say no to a client’s demands?
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Or are you constantly battling scope creep, struggling to control your projects and protect your bottom line?
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We've all been there, and that's why it's time for a check-up on your boundaries.
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Complaining about clients is easy, but it's up to you to set and maintain your boundaries. This is where this week's podcast episode and blog come in. ​
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Because not having clear boundaries costs you. It costs so much more than you probably even realize.​
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​From the personal space invasion to needless stress, I'm breaking it all down for you. Check out this episode, and then take some time to reflect and reset your boundaries as we head into Spring.
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Maggie
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BS-Free Business: For Service Business Owners

Seasoned business owner Maggie Patterson explores how to run a simple and sustainable service business.

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