Who knew that Star Trek had some of the best client management techniques?

👉 Under-promise and over-deliver. Set deadlines and goals you can beat. Clients love it when you outperform their expectations. And remember, you can help to set their expectations. 👈

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This week: How to Set Boundaries with Clients for Greater Solo Success

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"It doesn't matter if your glass is half full or half empty. What matters is that you're the one pouring the water." - Mark Cuban

Without Boundaries There Is No Balance with Lisa Couturier

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Here's the gist:

• Signs of Poor Boundaries: Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, or experiencing physical symptoms like illness or numbness.

• Developing Self-Awareness: Reflect on physical, emotional, and external feedback to recognize imbalance. Evaluate core values, needs, and wants to identify misalignments.

• Communicating Boundaries: Use non-confrontational language to set expectations and address missteps. Clearly outline boundaries with clients and stakeholders upfront.

• Flexibility with Boundaries: Be adaptable based on context while staying aligned with core values. Balance strictness with personal and professional needs.

• Regularly reassess boundaries as life evolves.

• Use techniques like a "power hour" to focus on one task and avoid overwhelm.

• Laugh and prioritize joy to reduce stress and reset your mindset.

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The SPEED of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything by Stephen M .R. Covey

Covey zeroes in on one of the most overlooked superpowers in business and life: trust. Covey argues that trust isn’t just a “nice-to-have”—it’s the key driver of speed, efficiency, and success in every relationship, from your closest partnerships to your biggest client interactions. Without trust, you’re bogged down in bureaucracy and endless micromanaging. With it, everything flows faster, smoother, and with less stress.

This book breaks trust down into actionable steps you can take to intentionally build and sustain it—whether with a client, a partner, or an entire team. Covey’s practical insights will help you cut through inefficiencies, build better relationships, and create a reputation that works for you. For solopreneurs, this is a game-changer. Why? Because trust is currency, and Covey shows you how to use it wisely.

🎤 Kathleen Madigan

Who is she? She is a standup comedian.

Why do I like her? Because she is FUNNY! She has an hysterical take on family, America, and many other subjects. She is never raunchy. 

Where can I see her standup? She has special on Netflix, Prime and other streaming services.

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