Episode 9-2: Working with Friends and Family

Summary Working with friends and family can be a great source of business, but it comes with challenges. Setting boundaries and navigating potential landmines is crucial. It can be difficult for friends and family to see you in a professional light, leading to blurred boundaries. Financial issues can also arise, with expectations of discounts or lower fees. It's important to defend your value and not feel obligated to give discounts. Some friends and family may take advantage of the relationship, so be cautious. Competition from friends and family can be beneficial in the long run. Takeaways Working with friends and family requires setting boundaries and navigating potential challenges. Defend your value and don't feel obligated to give discounts. Be cautious of friends and family who may take advantage of the relationship. Competition from friends and family can be beneficial in the long run. Chapters 00:00 Working with Friends and Family 01:00 Blurred Boundaries and Challenges 03:54 Avoiding Discounts and Taking Advantage 04:54 Competition from Friends and Family Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn and follow his newsletters: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/stephenmeadows   Get 75% off on ALL Stephen’s courses with the code BLOG75: https://SkillMasteryBootCamp.com   Check out Stephen’s consulting services: https://C3DynamicSolutions.com Keywords working with friends, working with family, setting boundaries, navigating challenges, financial issues, defending value, avoiding discounts, taking advantage, competition