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Negotiating Client Contracts & How to Avoid Landmines

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🎧 Hosted by:Steven Farrell & Geneviève Bourgeois

🎤 Guest: Kim Henderson, Founder of Cobalt Compass Solutions

💬 What we'll cover:

✅ Why understanding your client contracts is critical — and how to spot business terms that could trip you up

✅ What legal language to watch out for (and when to call in the legal experts)

✅ Pricing structures, direct contact rules, Right to Represent letters, resume limits, subcontracting policies, and more

✅ How to handle discounts, tenure rebates, VMS/MSP fees, and payment terms

✅ Red flags in onboarding, performance guarantees, non-solicitation clauses, and audits

✅ Best practices to protect your margin, ensure compliance, and drive operational excellence

If you've ever signed a contract without really digging into the details — you NEED this episode. If you're responsible for pricing, compliance, or onboarding — you NEED this episode. If you want to stop leaving money on the table — you REALLY NEED this episode.

✨ Learn how to negotiate smarter, protect your business, and set yourself up for long-term success.

  continue reading

31 episodes

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Manage episode 486543287 series 3669369
Content provided by Steve Farrell & Geneviève Bourgeois, Steve Farrell, and Geneviève Bourgeois. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Steve Farrell & Geneviève Bourgeois, Steve Farrell, and Geneviève Bourgeois or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

🎧 Hosted by:Steven Farrell & Geneviève Bourgeois

🎤 Guest: Kim Henderson, Founder of Cobalt Compass Solutions

💬 What we'll cover:

✅ Why understanding your client contracts is critical — and how to spot business terms that could trip you up

✅ What legal language to watch out for (and when to call in the legal experts)

✅ Pricing structures, direct contact rules, Right to Represent letters, resume limits, subcontracting policies, and more

✅ How to handle discounts, tenure rebates, VMS/MSP fees, and payment terms

✅ Red flags in onboarding, performance guarantees, non-solicitation clauses, and audits

✅ Best practices to protect your margin, ensure compliance, and drive operational excellence

If you've ever signed a contract without really digging into the details — you NEED this episode. If you're responsible for pricing, compliance, or onboarding — you NEED this episode. If you want to stop leaving money on the table — you REALLY NEED this episode.

✨ Learn how to negotiate smarter, protect your business, and set yourself up for long-term success.

  continue reading

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