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Episode Synopsis
Send us a textIn this episode of the Streamline and Shine podcast, Steff Bolton discusses the pitfalls of being overly flexible with clients and the importance of setting boundaries. She shares personal experiences and practical strategies for service providers to reclaim their time and energy while maintaining a professional relationship with clients. The conversation emphasizes the need for clear communication, structured office hours, and the establishment of professional boundaries to prevent self-sabotage and enhance productivity.Being too flexible can lead to misaligned expectations.Setting boundaries is crucial for maintaining professionalism.Clear office hours help manage client expectations.Buffer time allows for unexpected tasks without stress.Onboarding clients with clear communication is essential.Flexibility should not come at the cost of your well-being.It's important to reclaim your time and energy.Self-sabotage occurs when you prioritize clients over yourself.Establishing systems can reduce guilt and improve workflow.Saying no can be beneficial for your future self.00:00 The Flexibility Trap02:46 Setting Boundaries for Success05:48 Reclaiming Your Time and Energyflexibility, boundaries, client management, service providers, time management, self-sabotage, client expectations, business structure, professional boundaries, productivity Don't forget to give us a follow on InstagramCheck out our websiteEmail us if you'd like to be interviewed on a future episode, or have a topic suggestion you'd like us to cover:[email protected] If you'd like to find out more about The Streamline Suite, and which areas of our services you and your business could benefit from, please email us at [email protected] InstagramFacebookWebsite
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