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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
  • 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”

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    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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  • Write Your Own Contract (with the Support of a Lawyer, Educator, and Business Consultant) {Ep. 90}

    Write Your Own Contract (with the Support of a Lawyer, Educator, and Business Consultant) {Ep. 90}
    Sep 22 2025

    Are you ready to start using your contract to attract the clients and the money you want? If so, then our upcoming contract course is for you. LEARN MORE AND ENROLL IN THE CLIENT CONTRACTS CRASH COURSE HERE!

    We start the week of September 29, 2025. This live, eight-week course helps you tackle common issues like scope creep, client ghosting, and unclear expectations.

    Effective contracts should reflect your values and positively influence client relationships, making them crucial for smooth projects and better opportunities.

    Enrollment is now open, and the course aims to equip you with the tools needed for enhanced business interactions by the new year! LEARN MORE AND ENROLL IN THE CLIENT CONTRACTS CRASH COURSE HERE!

    • 00:33 Importance of Contracts for Creatives
    • 01:39 Course Details and Benefits
    • 02:24 Transforming Client Relationships


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    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
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  • The Real Reason Clients Hire or Fire You: Your Contract Matters {Ep. 89}

    The Real Reason Clients Hire or Fire You: Your Contract Matters {Ep. 89}
    Aug 24 2025

    Are you tired of chasing invoices, dealing with scope creep, and working for clients who don’t respect your boundaries? In this episode, I uncover the real reason clients hire or fire you: you’ll find it in your contract.

    From my experiences with countless clients and students across various industries, I’ve found common patterns that can prevent you from thriving.

    Listen and learn why using internet templates or borrowed contracts isn't enough and how creating a custom contract can lead to respect, timely payments, and enjoyable work.

    ⚡ I also introduce my Contracts Clinic, an 8-week LIVE crash course designed to help creatives like you craft effective contracts. Tune in to discover how to set clear boundaries, attract dream clients, and protect your passion and paycheck. Start transforming the way you manage your creative business!

    • 00:44 Client Stories and Patterns
    • 02:53 The Importance of Custom Contracts
    • 04:05 Common Mistakes with Contracts
    • 08:00 Setting Boundaries and Expectations
    • 09:05 Understanding Principles of Contracts
    • 16:00 Conclusion

    Resources

    • Get on the Waitlist for the next LIVE Client Contracts Crash Course!
    • Which client-pleasing pattern is holding you back? Take the Quiz!

    >>>

    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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    18 m
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