Bad Client Red Flags and Warning Signs

Good design clients vs bad design clients. How to know which clients to avoid. What are the signs of bad clients? Chris and Jose share their experiences around working with clients. How do they define clients that are good and bad. Which ones should you avoid in running your design studio? 1:46 Hourly rates diminish the value of creative services. Price based on value not time. 2:47 Young, career climbing, back stabbing “in it for themselves“ client 4:11 Micro managers– people who to tell you what to do and how to do it. 4:29 Lack of boundaries. 5:07 Everything is easy 5:55 They get personal. 6:40 Opaque clients who hold their cards close to their chest. They’re thrifty with compliments and tend to avoid giving clear and direct feedback. 7:34 Good clients. Treat them like gold.