How to Set Boundaries With Your Freelance Clients | Your Clients Are Not Royalty | How to Create a Stress Free Life with Your Freelance Customers

Summary In this episode of the Freelance Blueprint, host Lisi discusses the importance of setting boundaries as a freelancer. She emphasizes that freelancers are not employees but rather their own boss. She outlines various types of boundaries that should be established with clients, including communication preferences, project scope, payment terms, and feedback processes. Elisabeth provides practical tips for maintaining these boundaries to ensure a healthy and professional relationship with clients, ultimately leading to a more stress-free freelance experience.

Takeaways

• Freelancers should not treat clients like royalty.
• Setting boundaries is essential for mental health.
• Communication is key in establishing boundaries.
• Define project deliverables clearly in contracts.
• Late payment fees should be included in contracts.
• Freelancers can choose their work environment.
• Feedback processes should be clearly defined.
• Time off should be communicated in advance.
• Establishing boundaries builds trust with clients.
• Setting boundaries early makes them easier to maintain.

Keywords freelancing, boundaries, client relationships, communication, project scope, payment terms, remote work, feedback, time management #freelanceblueprint #freelanceadvice #freelancetips 00:00 Introduction 00:42 Reminder: You're not an employee 02:15 Why set Boundaries 02:50 What boundaries to Set and how to set them 04:50 Scope Boundaries 07:12 Working Hours Boundaries 08:38 Payment Boundaries 10:34 Location Boundaries 11:55 Feedback Boundaries 14:14 Time Off Boundaries 15:10 Establishing Yourself as a Specialist with Boundaries 15:38 Outro