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  <title>Afraid To Lose Clients? Why Defining Your Ideal Client Is Key To A Joyful Business {Ep. 83}</title>
  <description>In this episode, I delve into the emotional aspects of the fear of losing clients. We’ll discuss recognizing red flags, prioritizing yourself and your needs, and clearly defining the type of clients you want to work with. I’m also sharing personal experiences and at the end, I'll provide you with a handful of actionable steps to help you identify your ideal clients. By doing so, you can be sure your work aligns with your values, ultimately leading to more satisfaction and success in your professional life.   00:32 The Emotional Side of Losing Clients   01:46 Personal Experiences and Lessons Learned   03:28 Finding Clarity and Defining Your Ideal Client   05:10 The Importance of Values in Client Selection   12:23 Practical Steps to Attract the Right Clients   Resources   Schedule a Strategy Call today   Free Interactive Guide: “12 Simple Tweaks to a Clearer Client Contract”   Get on the Waitlist for the 8-Week Contracts Course   &amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;nbsp; Hi! I’m Sheila, your guide to a Joyful and Thriving™ creative life! I have lots of titles: attorney, social worker, coach, consultant, keynote speaker, educator. And while I’m proud of those titles, I am a human first and a title second – just like you. I want to help you reset expectations, set boundaries, and make aligned decisions, so you can streamline and focus your energy on the people, projects, and pay that actually matter to you.&amp;amp;nbsp; Instagram: @sheilamwilkinson | LinkedIn Rate this podcast/episode on  Apple Podcasts, or leave feedback here, and be sure to leave me a voice note with a question for me to answer in a future episode! </description>
  <author_name>Managing Client Disputes for Service Providers | Fixing Burnout, Scope Creep, Contract Issues</author_name>
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