Working With Clients Is Like Dating (Here’s Why)

Published: 11/20/2023

Duration: 00:48

Working with clients is basically dating.
If they’re controlling or pulling power moves, it’s a red flag.
Build the kind of relationship where both sides can grow.

Client communication works best when you treat it like a healthy relationship. Power plays and control aren’t signs of honesty, but experimentation and mutual growth are. The challenge is holding that standard when you need the job or fear losing future work.

- Control and power moves are immediate red flags in client work
- Honest relationships depend on clear, respectful communication
- Experiment together to learn what each side likes and needs
- Aim to grow together instead of “winning” the relationship
- Apply relationship standards to creative engagements
- Why it’s hard: you may feel you don’t have a choice if you need the job
- Why it’s hard: fear of pushing back because you want future work

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- Vegeta's delusions are the secret to his insane work ethic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbbEo_KTw5Q
- Delusions of Grandeur vs. Impostor Syndrome: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISSBzQIkXyk

Playlists:
- Driven to Create Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyjquEFDVpc&list=PLm_X9BbBBS12vhz7L4yrRPDfQ_2eF2MQt

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