You might be surprised how much more successful your business will be and how much freer and healthier you'll feel if you start saying no.
- No, I don't just need more clients. I need happy clients.
- No, I don't do spec work. But I am happy to book a two-hour strategy session with you to create a plan for working together to achieve your goal.
- No, I'm not available to help you with [insert boring project here]. However, I'll be happy to help you to find someone who can help.
- No, I can't work on this project. You deserve to work with people who will be excited about this, and I need to stay focused on my other commitments.
- No, I don't do that kind of work in-house. But I do know a contractor who is really, really good, and if I manage the project, then I can help you achieve the outcome you want.