154: Identify Red Flag Clients… Before You Start Working Together!

154: Identify Red Flag Clients… Before You Start Working Together!

Author: The Two Lauras April 29, 2025 Duration: 20:51

Late payments and dodgy clients can give you huuuge headaches down the road. Is there any way to spot these people upfront? And what can you do to handle it professionally if you’re finding yourself stuck in this unfortunate situation?

At the end of the day – you deserve to be paid. You’ve done the work, and your client isn’t holding up their end of the bargain. How can you make sure you get the money you’ve earned in your bank account, and what can you do next time to protect yourself even more? So you can be as prepared as possible, we’re going into all this in today’s episode!


In this episode, we’re chatting about:

  • Why you should run a mile from anyone with an unrealistic budget 🚩
  • How to make sure your contract is as clear as possible
  • What you can do to proactively check if your new client will be able to pay you
  • Why invoicing (and receiving payment!) upfront is a must
  • How you can handle a late payment professionally


Check out the full show notes here!


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Navigating the freelance world as a social media manager comes with unique challenges and opportunities, and JFDI with The Two Lauras is built specifically for that journey. Hosted by The Two Lauras, this podcast dives into the real, unfiltered experience of building a sustainable business in the social media sector. Each episode feels like a candid conversation with colleagues who have been there, offering practical advice drawn from their own successes and stumbles. You’ll hear them break down current marketing trends not as distant concepts, but as actionable strategies you can adapt for your own clients. They openly share how they structure their operations, manage client relationships, and tackle the constant push to grow, all with a focus on cutting through the noise to what actually works. This isn't about theory; it's about the tangible steps you can take to strengthen your freelance foundation. Tuning into this podcast provides both a roadmap and a sense of community, reminding you that the questions on your mind are likely the same ones being discussed in real time. For those looking to move beyond inspiration and into implementation, The Two Lauras offer a grounded, honest perspective that makes the complex feel achievable.
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