Managing Client Disputes for Creatives | Freelance Burnout, Scope Creep, Contracts for Freelancers

Author: Sheila M. Wilkinson, LMSW, Esq. Business Coach for Creative Freelancers

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Is it Scope Creep? What to Do When Clients Keep Asking for Changes {Ep. 93}
Episode 93
Sunday, 2 November, 2025

Are you struggling with clients who ask for too much and want constant changes? In this episode, we're diving into the challenges of handling clients' change requests and the importance of setting clear boundaries. I'll share my experiences, explain why clients make such demands, and offer practical advice on how to guide clients effectively. Learn how to: - communicate expectations about changes, - establish guidelines in your contracts and interactions to maintain control over projects, and - ultimately, reduce everyone's stress! 00:27 The Challenge of Client Requests 01:00 Personal Experiences with Client Demands 02:32 Understanding Client Behavior 03:41 Setting Boundaries and Expectations 05:17 Importance of Clear Communication 06:50 Real-Life Client Stories 09:47 Mapping Out Processes RESOURCES 🎧 Episode 1 - You're in Control 🎧 Episode 5 - Managing Expectations Others Have Of You 🎧 Episode 85 - When Your Client Wants Unlimited Revisions 📲 Schedule a Roadmap to Freedom Strategy Session 🙋🏽‍♀️ Which client-pleasing pattern is holding you back? Take the Quiz! 📝 Free Interactive Guide: "12 Simple Tweaks to a Clearer Client Contract" >>> 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!