Introducing Managing Client Disputes: A Podcast for Creative Freelancers [Podcast Rebrand] {Ep. 78}

Thanks for listening to this updated introduction of the “Managing Client Disputes” Podcast (An Original What Would Sheila Say?® ️and CreativesEd® ️Podcast) and welcome to the (r)evolution!

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If you’ve ever been told that being a service-based professional means you have to suck it up, accept whatever client walks in the door no matter how little they want to pay you, and that you're never going to make any money unless you scale and grow a huge team, then you’re in for a spin, because none of that is true!

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Transcript:

If you’ve ever been in a sticky client situation, not knowing what to do or what to say, afraid to get a lawyer involved but knowing you needed guidance, then the Managing Client Disputes™️ podcast is for you! 

Hi, I’m Sheila M. Wilkinson, and I’ve got lots of titles: Attorney, Social Worker, Career and Business Coach, Educator and Consultant for Creatives of all kinds - designers, architects, artists, web developers, and everyone in between. My favorite clients call me their Business Mom, their Punk Rock Group Leader, Momma Bear Sheila, and the OG Digital Nomad. My clients always ask themselves, What Would Sheila Say?®️ - because the truth is, I will always say to do what feels right in your body, not in your brain. But that’s all easier said than done, right? 

Well, in 2010, I walked away from a multi-million dollar business that I built from scratch because it wasn’t right for me anymore - success had always been about the material things - the car, the money, the gadgets and the clothes. But in 2007, I realized that there’s no amount of money that can take the place of the peace I feel when I work with the right people, taking on the right projects, for the right pay. Since 2010, I’ve built the actual life of my dreams - I live on two continents, have a fully virtual business with incredible, joy-inducing clients, and I have an amazing partner I adore. I’m happier than I ever was before because NOW, I do what’s right for ME, even though it’s wildly different than what the rest of the world told me I should do - and I teach my clients how to do the same.

15 years ago, I had the idea for CreativesEd®️ - a Business Academy for Creatives, Designers and Other Service-Based Business Owners who care about their community and who care about doing good work for good people. A place where LGBT folx and our allies could come together to focus on making a positive impact on the world. A place for people who care about getting it right, who have an appreciation of all things, great and small. A place for people who care about the future of our world. A place where you’re not just a service-provider providing a deliverable but a human who wants to beautify our world and not just add to the noise. I envisioned a place where people like you can access the business and legal information you need without breaking the bank. After spending all those years working with creative freelancers and small businesses, I realized they all had the same thing in common: they all wanted a successful, Joyful and Thriving™️business, but they were afraid to stand up for themselves, they were afraid to price themselves appropriately, and they were afraid to say no to the clients and the projects that did not light them up. 

In this podcast, you’ll get the practical, realistic, no holds barred information you need NOW, so you can get clear about the people, projects, and pay you actually want. 

Yes, my goal is to help you manage client disputes, but I also want you to take what you learn here and prevent client disputes in the future! I want to help you confidently navigate client relationships so you can protect your peace, your heart, and your reputation. 

Today, and every day together on this podcast, we’ll think big. No more fear! No more whack a mole with client disputes - we’re going to fix the problem and prevent the problem in the future - letting the world know you deserve to be treated with respect, paid fairly, and not nickel-and-dimed for the amazing work you do.

New episodes usually drop every other week so you have time to implement what we talk about in each episode. To get the most out of our time together, I encourage you to listen to each episode at least twice. Your brain needs time to process what we’re going to cover together, so give it the space and time it deserves and implement the tips, strategies, and scripts I’m going to give you on the show.

So, for now, hit follow on your podcast platform and share this podcast with another creative who struggles with work/life balance and who wants to create the life and career they dream about, too! After you listen to a few episodes, I’d love it if you’d leave a 5-star rating and review and tell me what you loved most, and don’t forget that you can send me a voice note and ask any question you have about how to manage your client disputes. I’ll answer your question, and I might even invite you to join me on the show for live coaching!

So, with that, I will let you get back to your day, thanks so much for listening. I’m super excited about what’s to come and once you see how easy it is to really, truly have the life you want, you’re going to kick yourself for all the years you spent stressed out!