How to Avoid Bad Clients as a Freelancer

How to Avoid Bad Clients as a Freelancer

Author: Erik Dietrich May 24, 2023 Duration: 22:25
As a freelancer, winding up with bad clients can be the bane of your existence or even drive you back to the salaried world. So what can you do to avoid having bad clients? I walk you through my tactics to help toward this goal.   Picks ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This new offering from RequestMetrics, around user experience monitoring. The VERA offering, from Tricentis, that assists with compliance concerns in quality assurance. I'll throw a homer pick for our business, Hit Subscribe.

Erik Dietrich, a seasoned freelancer and entrepreneur, brings his practical Q&A series to your ears with Hit Subscribe Freelancer Q&A. This isn't about abstract theory; it's a direct line to the real, often unspoken, questions that come with building and running your own independent business. Each episode tackles the specific hurdles freelancers face, from setting rates and finding clients to managing projects and navigating the personal challenges of solo work. You'll hear straightforward answers and actionable advice drawn from experience, all aimed at helping you make better decisions for your career. Think of this podcast as a regular conversation with someone who's been in the trenches, offering clarity on the complexities of self-employment. Whether you're just considering the freelance leap or are years into your journey, these discussions provide grounded perspectives for anyone looking to build a sustainable and fulfilling business on their own terms. Tune in for honest talk that cuts through the noise.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
Is It a Problem for a Freelancer to Have Just One Large Client? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:05
Is it a problem for you, as a freelancer, to have just one or two large clients? The short, easy answer is "yes," but I've got a much more detailed explanation in this episode. Links of the week: Get started with Kafka a…
What is a Retainer in Consulting and How Does It Work? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:37
You may have heard the term "retainer" as a modifier to describe a kind of consultant. What is a retainer, exactly, and how does it work? Join us to learn more. -----------------------------------------------------------…
How Does a Freelancer Get Started with Content Marketing? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:17
You'll hear a lot of conventional wisdom that anyone with a business should do content marketing. Is that right, and, if so, what do you need and how should you get started doing it? Picks: Learn what a production enviro…
Should Freelancers Run Ads to Get Business? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:54
As a freelancer, should you enlist paid advertising to help you get work? The answer, in most cases, is no, but tune in to hear why and what the exceptions might be. Join us to learn more. -------------------------------…
How Do You Quit a Gig or Fire a Client? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:55
Sometimes it just isn't working out, and it's not you -- it's them. When you decide you have to part ways with a client, how do you go about doing that? Picks: Need a proxy? Check out this list of free HTTPs & Socks prox…
What Software Do You Need for Your Freelance Practice? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:07
What pieces of software do you need in order to start out as a freelancer? CRM? Accounting Software? Etc? I take you through the ones that I would recommend in this video. Link Picks; Test environments: Everything you ne…
Should I Start a Business Bank Account to Freelance? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:32
In this edition of the freelancer Q&A series, I take on the subject of whether or not you should start a business bank account in order to freelance. I think you ought to, and I'll tell you why, and what else I think you…
What Motivates Companies to Hire Freelancers Instead of Employees? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:14
If you're a freelancer, you may be tempted to apply to job openings looking for employees so that you can convince them to hire you instead. Is that a good idea? And, more generally, why do companies hire freelancers ver…
Should a Freelancer Maintain a Portfolio? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:16
A lot of people will tell you that, as a freelancer, you should create and maintain a portfolio that you can show to prospects. But is that really good advice? Link Picks Local development with PostgreSQL containers Ente…