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5 | An Unfortunate Reality: Firing a Client

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In today's episode of Born to Be, Sam explains the process behind the unfortunate reality of firing a client. She talks about the trade-off that arises when you want to work for yourself because you want to do the work you enjoy, but then work with clients you do not really enjoy working with. You’ll learn how Sam made her way onto the consultancy path, specifically how she left the corporate world after the last company she worked for was acquired. You’ll discover how she got her first consulting client and why she’s grateful to her former CEO. Sam also discusses her work ethic, her client's backhanded apology, and the only positive outcome of firing her client.Join her on this insightful discussion!
Enjoy!
What You'll Learn in this Show:
  • Why Sam's spouse urged her to pursue a career in consulting.
  • The importance of following your gut.
  • Why Sam appreciates customer success managers
  • And so much more...
  continue reading

26 episodes

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In today's episode of Born to Be, Sam explains the process behind the unfortunate reality of firing a client. She talks about the trade-off that arises when you want to work for yourself because you want to do the work you enjoy, but then work with clients you do not really enjoy working with. You’ll learn how Sam made her way onto the consultancy path, specifically how she left the corporate world after the last company she worked for was acquired. You’ll discover how she got her first consulting client and why she’s grateful to her former CEO. Sam also discusses her work ethic, her client's backhanded apology, and the only positive outcome of firing her client.Join her on this insightful discussion!
Enjoy!
What You'll Learn in this Show:
  • Why Sam's spouse urged her to pursue a career in consulting.
  • The importance of following your gut.
  • Why Sam appreciates customer success managers
  • And so much more...
  continue reading

26 episodes

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