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Managing Client Disputes for Creatives | Freelance Burnout, Scope Creep, Contracts for Freelancers

Managing Client Disputes for Creatives | Freelance Burnout, Scope Creep, Contracts for Freelancers

De: Sheila M. Wilkinson LMSW Esq. | Business Coach for Creative Freelancers
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Sick of clients asking for "just one more thing"...again and again? Feel like you're constantly overdelivering, undercharging, and saying yes when you really want to scream no? Maybe you've Googled "how to fire a client" or "contracts for freelancers" more times than you'd like to admit. You started freelancing to do work you love but now you're stuck in a cycle of revisions, red flags, and resentment. Sound familiar? Welcome to the Managing Client Disputes for Creative Freelancers - the podcast that helps you set boundaries, protect your energy, and confidently handle the messy, awkward, and overwhelming parts of working with clients. Whether you're dealing with scope creep, ghosting, or clients who don't care about your values (or your value), this show is your permission slip to stop people-pleasing and start protecting your peace (and your paycheck). Hosted by Sheila Wilkinson - licensed attorney, social worker, and patron saint of troublemakers - this is where punk rock therapy meets badass business advice. Sheila combines legal clarity, emotional depth, and conflict resolution smarts to help you feel less alone and way more empowered in your creative career. Her mission is to help you attract the right people, projects, and pay you really want - without sacrificing your sanity. This podcast is for you if you're a freelance designer, developer, artist, or other creative professional who: ✅ Is overworked, underpaid, and starting to question if this is what freelancing is supposed to feel like ✅ Worries about saying no or raising your rates because you don't want to seem "difficult" ✅ Keeps attracting clients who don't care about your values or your boundaries ✅ Wants to do meaningful work, earn enough to live comfortably, and still have the headspace to enjoy your life ✨ You'll get straight answers to questions like: What should I include in my freelance contract to protect myself? How do I set boundaries with clients without sounding rude? Can I actually fire a client… and how do I do it professionally? How do I stop people-pleasing and still get hired? What are the red flags to look for in a new client? Each episode helps you connect the dots - intellectually and emotionally - so you can take action with more clarity, confidence, and courage. You don't need to figure it out on your own (or scroll Reddit at 2am looking for legal advice). Sheila's got your back. Let's build you a more Joyful and Thriving™ life! ------------------------- 🥰 Find out more about what working with me looks like at sheilawilkinson.com and follow me over on Instagram @sheilamwilkinson 💌 Grab my FREE Plug and Play Email Templates for telling people what you need without burning bridges at sheilawilkinson.com/scripts "Managing Client Disputes" is an Original CreativesEd® and What Would Sheila Say?® Podcast. All Rights Reserved, Worldwide.Copyright © Wilkinson / CreativesEd® & What Would Sheila Say?® are Registered Trademarks, Protected by Federal Law. Reproduction, derivative works (including parodies), distribution, public performance and/or display of works is strictly prohibited. Arte Economía Gestión y Liderazgo Liderazgo
Episodios
  • Is it Scope Creep? What to Do When Clients Keep Asking for Changes {Ep. 93}

    Is it Scope Creep? What to Do When Clients Keep Asking for Changes {Ep. 93}
    Nov 2 2025

    Are you struggling with clients who ask for too much and want constant changes?

    In this episode, we're diving into the challenges of handling clients' change requests and the importance of setting clear boundaries. I'll share my experiences, explain why clients make such demands, and offer practical advice on how to guide clients effectively.

    Learn how to:

    - communicate expectations about changes,

    - establish guidelines in your contracts and interactions to maintain control over projects, and

    - ultimately, reduce everyone's stress!

    • 00:27 The Challenge of Client Requests
    • 01:00 Personal Experiences with Client Demands
    • 02:32 Understanding Client Behavior
    • 03:41 Setting Boundaries and Expectations
    • 05:17 Importance of Clear Communication
    • 06:50 Real-Life Client Stories
    • 09:47 Mapping Out Processes

    RESOURCES

    • 🎧 Episode 1 - You're in Control
    • 🎧 Episode 5 - Managing Expectations Others Have Of You
    • 🎧 Episode 85 - When Your Client Wants Unlimited Revisions
    • 📲 Schedule a Roadmap to Freedom Strategy Session
    • 🙋🏽‍♀️ Which client-pleasing pattern is holding you back? Take the Quiz!
    • 📝 Free Interactive Guide: "12 Simple Tweaks to a Clearer Client Contract"
    • >>>

    Hi! I'm Sheila, your guide to a Joyful and Thriving™ creative life! I have lots of titles: attorney, social worker, coach, consultant, keynote speaker, educator. And while I'm proud of those titles, I am a human first and a title second – just like you. I want to help you reset expectations, set boundaries, and make aligned decisions, so you can streamline and focus your energy on the people, projects, and pay that actually matter to you.

    Instagram: @sheilamwilkinson | LinkedIn

    Rate this podcast/episode on Apple Podcasts, or leave feedback here, and be sure to leave me a voice note with a question for me to answer in a future episode!
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    16 m
  • The Creative Freelancer's Guide to Handling Clients Who Don't Pay Back Expenses {Ep. 92}

    The Creative Freelancer's Guide to Handling Clients Who Don't Pay Back Expenses {Ep. 92}
    Oct 19 2025

    What should you do when clients don't reimburse you for out-of-pocket expenses? Today, we're talking about the importance of managing out-of-pocket expenses for clients to protect your financial stability and business operations. I'll share my own personal experiences of being left unreimbursed, highlight the distinction between service fees and expenses, and I offer some legal insights on setting clear boundaries and payment terms in client contracts.

    Key issues include creating enforceable agreements, understanding opportunity costs, and avoiding financial risks by establishing up-front payment practices and clear consequences for nonpayment.

    • 00:00 Free Resource for Managing Clients
    • 01:51 Personal Story: Learning the Hard Way
    • 03:04 Understanding the Real Cost of Fronting Expenses
    • 04:04 Setting Boundaries and Clear Expectations
    • 06:29 Legal Insights and Practical Tips
    • 10:10 Final Thoughts and A Plan for You

    Resources

    • Which client-pleasing pattern is holding you back? Take the Quiz!
    • Free Interactive Guide: "12 Simple Tweaks to a Clearer Client Contract"

    >>>

    Hi! I'm Sheila, your guide to a Joyful and Thriving™ creative life! I have lots of titles: attorney, social worker, coach, consultant, keynote speaker, educator. And while I'm proud of those titles, I am a human first and a title second – just like you. I want to help you reset expectations, set boundaries, and make aligned decisions, so you can streamline and focus your energy on the people, projects, and pay that actually matter to you.

    Instagram: @sheilamwilkinson | LinkedIn

    Rate this podcast/episode on Apple Podcasts, or leave feedback here, and be sure to leave me a voice note with a question for me to answer in a future episode!
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    13 m
  • Feeling Undervalued by Clients? How to Set Boundaries and Reclaim Your Confidence {Ep. 91}

    Feeling Undervalued by Clients? How to Set Boundaries and Reclaim Your Confidence {Ep. 91}
    Oct 5 2025

    Do you feel like your clients don't value you or your experience? In this episode, I discuss how to handle situations where you don't feel valued by your clients.

    We talk about the importance of over-communicating, and why it's often our responsibility to educate clients on how to value us. We'll look at the significance of communicating boundaries and expectations, and I'll give you some actionable steps to improve client relationships as I share a personal story to illustrate these points and offer strategies for having tough conversations with clients.

    Remember, it's about learning, growing, and ensuring that your value is recognized. Dive in and make sure you're not stepping back, but stepping up to be heard.

    • 01:16 Understanding Client Value Perception
    • 04:25 Communicating Your Worth
    • 05:54 Setting Boundaries and Expectations
    • 08:42 Handling Difficult Conversations
    • 12:52 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

    Resources

    • Schedule a Roadmap to Freedom™ Strategy Session
    • Which client-pleasing pattern is holding you back? Take the Quiz!
    • Episode 4: Managing Expectations (The ones you have of others)
    • Free Interactive Guide: "12 Simple Tweaks to a Clearer Client Contract"

    >>>

    Hi! I'm Sheila, your guide to a Joyful and Thriving™ life! I have lots of titles: attorney, social worker, coach, consultant, keynote speaker, educator. And while I'm proud of those titles, I am a human first and a title second – just like you. I want to help you reset expectations, set boundaries, and make aligned decisions, so you can streamline and focus your energy on the people, projects, and pay that actually matter to you.

    Instagram: @sheilamwilkinson | LinkedIn

    Rate this podcast/episode on Apple Podcasts, or leave feedback here, and be sure to leave me a voice note with a question for me to answer in a future episode!
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    16 m
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