187. The 5 Techniques to Avoid Taking on Non-Ideal Clients in Your Consulting Business

Are you struggling with taking on non-ideal clients as an independent consultant? 

In this episode of the "Grow Your Independent Consulting Business" podcast, Melisa Liberman breaks down actionable steps to help you avoid signing non-ideal clients, even when it’s tempting to accept work for cash flow.

You will hear about four essential tools to filter your clients better and protect your consulting business from regret. Melisa also shares strategies for dealing with the emotional and financial costs of working with clients who don’t align with your vision or compensation floor. Finally, learn how to gracefully exit non-ideal client engagements without damaging your business or reputation.

In This Episode:

• How to set clear boundaries and floor pricing to avoid non-ideal clients
• The role of emotional intelligence in client selection
• Confidence-building techniques to help you turn away bad fits
• Developing alternatives for when you feel stuck with a client but need the cash flow
• Exit strategies to gracefully move on from bad engagements

Don’t miss this episode if you want to strengthen your client qualification process and keep your consulting business on track.

Resources:

• Consulting Offer Assessment - https://consultingoffer.expert
• "Grow Your Consulting Business: The 14-Step Roadmap to Make Your Independent Consulting Goals a Reality" by Melisa Liberman - https://www.melisaliberman.com/book
• Full show notes and more information: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-187/

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