20. 5 Ways to Avoid Difficult Clients (Stop Legal Problems Before They Start!)

We’ve all had problem clients – I know I have. Whether we find out after the fact or learn how to recognize warning signs, not everyone we work with is going to offer a smooth experience. I’ve learned a lot from dealing with them in the past and in this episode, I’m passing on those lessons to you.Problem clients often become legal problems. We’ve already talked about how to break things off when a client you’re dealing with becomes a pain, but let’s see how we can prevent dealing with them in the first place.In this episode, you'll hear… 05:40 - Why it pays to be picky14:57 - How to set boundaries with clients23:38 - Trusting your intuition24:57 - Paying attention to special requests32:00 - How to tell a client you’re not a good fit33:41 - Interviewing your clients36:33 - Warming up and weeding outRESOURCES:Visit samvanderwielen.com/prequalify-oyt to get my Pre-Qualify Before They Buy templatesEpisode 2. Scope of Practice for Coaches (What You're Legally Allowed to Do)Episode 5. What to Do When a Client is a PainCONNECT:Get Sam's weekly newsletter, Sam's SidebarFollow Sam on InstagramFollow Sam on YouTubeSubscribe to Sam's Substack, Beyond BusinessTake Sam's free legal workshop "5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business"DISCLAIMERMentioned in this episode:Legal WorkshopDo you feel lost thinking about how to legally protect your online business? Head to mylegalworkshop.com to sign-up for immediate access to my free 1-hour legal workshop, 5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow your Online Business.Legal Workshop