Filter Your Clients (and Your Time) Like It Matters—Because It Does

Episode 73 of the A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative Coach podcast, hosted by Phil Svitek, titled "Filter Your Clients (and Your Time) Like It Matters—Because It Does" was published on June 25, 2025 and runs 6 minutes.

June 25, 2025 ·6m · A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative Coach

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If your time is free, people will treat it like it’s worthless. In this episode, I share how I started filtering potential clients to protect my time, energy, and focus. From intake forms to paid discovery calls, these tools aren't walls—they’re gates for the right people. Inspired by Ryan Holiday, this episode is about knowing your value before the contract is signed.⏳ Call to creatives: What boundaries are you putting in place to protect your time?🚀 Looking for a Creative Collaborator or Coach?Whether you need help launching a podcast, shaping your story, editing a video, or navigating the artist’s life—I’m here to help.✅ Work with me: https://philsvitek.com/collaborate/

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If your time is free, people will treat it like it’s worthless. In this episode, I share how I started filtering potential clients to protect my time, energy, and focus. From intake forms to paid discovery calls, these tools aren't walls—they’re gates for the right people. Inspired by Ryan Holiday, this episode is about knowing your value before the contract is signed.⏳ Call to creatives: What boundaries are you putting in place to protect your time?🚀 Looking for a Creative Collaborator or Coach?Whether you need help launching a podcast, shaping your story, editing a video, or navigating the artist’s life—I’m here to help.✅ Work with me: https://philsvitek.com/collaborate/

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