We’ve all been there: You start working with a new client and it immediately feels like a bad fit. You might have missed or ignored some red flags that predicted this situation. Don’t beat yourself up; you’re not alone and can learn from these experiences.

In this episode, we’re discussing the top client red flags that have me running for the hills. We’ll also go over some common beige flags and tips for avoiding these situations as much as possible.

• (1:09) Top 11 Red Flags to Avoid
• (18:06) New Client Beige Flags
• (21:09) How to Prevent Red Flags
• (26:58) Don’t Be Afraid to Say No

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Does your business need a reset? In this episode of The Modern Editor Podcast, I’m sharing six quick-and-dirty ways to freshen up your business for the back-to-school season. But don’t worry, this episode can still apply to you even if back to school doesn’t impact your schedule, or if you’re listening to it at a different time of year.

These six easy tips will make you feel reinvigorated, more organized, and get you starting off a new season on the right foot.

• (1:38) Tip One: Clear Your Workspace
• (3:11) Tip Two: Organize Your Computer Desktop
• (4:39) Tip Three: Clear Out Your Bookmarks and Extensions
• (5:26) Tip Four: Unsubscribe From Email Lists
• (7:32) Tip Five: Review Your Subscriptions and Memberships
• (8:45) Tip Six: Clean Out Your Social Media Following
• (10:07) There’s No Perfect Time For a Business Reset
• (10:55) Free Course: Keep Your Digital Life Organized

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In 2021, I took a major leap of faith and launched the Freelance Editors Club, an online community where editors can learn and grow their businesses. I’m amazed at how far our community has come since then, so in this episode of The Modern Editor Podcast, we’re looking back at the history of FEC.

Listen in as we talk through how it all started, where the membership is at today, and the exciting things in store for the future.

• (1:27) How the Freelance Editors Club Came to Be
• (9:00) From Then to Now: What the Freelance Editors Club Offers Today
• (12:27) What’s Next For FEC?
• (16:16) FEC Member Wins
• (22:00) Try FEC For Free For 14 Days

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• Audrey Hodge: Hodgepodge Solutions
• Philippa Hammond: Philippa Hammond Editorial
• Deborah Taylor: The Blue Pencil
• Rosalinda Alcalá: Word Bouquet

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