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Designing an Accessible Client Onboarding System (From First Inquiry to Kickoff Call)
But 'no complaints' isn't the same as no one struggling with your onboarding process and just not saying anything. The person who abandoned your inquiry form half way through, didn't complain. Neither did the person who was overwhelmed with the 40 open calendar slots (and silently closed the tab).
Most “Bad” Clients Aren’t Red Flags. They Simply Don’t Know Your Boundaries.
When I finally defined and communicated my boundaries, most of my clients stopped feeling difficult. In fact, one even thanked me for having (and upholding) clear boundaries. They knew the expectations, and... they felt more confident in upholding their own.