205: Why Putting Client Work First Is Costing You Big Opportunities
Happy clients mean steady income, right? Naturally, you want to keep clients satisfied, but is focusing solely on immediate client work holding you back from even bigger opportunities? It may sound counterintuitive, but prioritizing short-term gains can sometimes prevent you from unlocking long-term financial success.
In this episode of She Thinks Big, you’ll discover six surprising reasons why constantly putting clients first might actually cost you more than you realize. Plus, I’ll share four practical steps to help you shift away from a client-first mindset and make space for strategic growth that boosts your business in the long run.
What’s Covered in This Episode on Why Putting Client Work First Is Costing You
2:27 - The “more clients equals more money” trap and how you could be sacrificing long-term wealth for short-term revenue
6:15 - How client work can blind you to the bigger money you’re missing
7:52 - What keeps you from scaling your business and the opportunity cost of playing small
10:52 - The investment you might not be making that leads to bigger financial returns
13:24 - Four ways to break free from your client-first mindset
Mentioned In Why Putting Client Work First Is Costing You Big Opportunities
She Thinks Big by Andrea Liebross
Quotes from the Episode
“The strategy of putting clients first (especially when paired with perfectionism) might bring in cash today, but it can also keep you stuck.” - Andrea Liebross
“When you’re spending all your time in client work, you might not even see the bigger opportunities around you.” - Andrea Liebross
“Perfectionism paired with client-first thinking is a deadly trap. It keeps you from taking risks that might lead to major growth” - Andrea Liebross
“When you put all of your energy into client work at the expense of your own growth, you’re not just losing time, you’re losing money.” - Andrea Liebross
Links to other episodes
16: How to Start Investing in Yourself Right Away
181: 10 Reasons Why You Say No to Investing In a Coach When You Want to Say Yes
53: How to Manage Money Better with Kendall Hamilton
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