After months of making suggestions to a customer who was paying me for some consulting services, and expecting miracles to be made I was finally tired of taking his attitude because of his own short comings.
At times it felt as if this client only heard what he wanted to hear or read what he wanted to read. He certainly ignored suggestions that were in the best interest of the success of his project.
Over time I as he both became frustrated with this situation. in multiple conversations with me wife and business partner I came to the conclusion, there was only one thing to do, fire my client.
This particular was taking up too much of my time, and causing me stress. When looking at the bottom line he overall cost me more than I was making from him.
There was no reason to be rude about it, I simply stated to him that it was best we parted ways and I wished him the best luck in his future endeavors. I am certain this client was just as happy to part ways from me as I was from him.
At the end of the day that opened up time and resources for me to focus on clients who were successful projects, and were serious and willing to be vested into their projects.
Don’t be afraid to cut the fat when you need to, if a client isn’t helping. themselves along they are dangerous clients and can drag you down, get away from them as fast as possible in the most polite fashion. You will find yourself gaining 80 percent of your income from 20 percent of your clients. Learn to change that ratio and find yourself successful beyond your dreams.
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