The Pivot Happy Entrepreneur
A client who decided to pivot to an entirely different audience and product focus midway through the project.
😈 Clients From Hell
Read stories about challenging freelance clients, and learn how to handle tough client situations. Individual and organizational details are always disguised and may include fictitious elements.Share a story.
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The Budget Houdini
A client who initially approved a mid-tier package for copywriting services, only to claim halfway through that their “budget was smaller than they realized.”
The Frankenstein Project Manager
A client who insisted on merging suggestions from multiple people in their organization—often contradictory ones.
The Brandless Visionary
A client who wanted a series of blog posts to establish thought leadership but had no established brand voice, no style guide, and no clear understanding of their target audience.
The Revision Historian
A client who approved the third draft of a sales page then came back two months later with extensive revisions.
The Perfectionist's Nightmare
A client who demands flawless designs with no clear specifications.
The Ghosting Guru
A writer who disappears after the initial project.
The Micromanaging Maven
A client who controls every aspect of the project.
The Payment Procrastinator
A client who delays payments consistently.
The Indecisive Iconoclast
A client who can't make decisions.