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Understanding Amber Flags: Navigate Freelancing with Confidence

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Welcome to The Freelancers Teabreak with Emma Cossey! In this episode, Emma explores the concept of 'amber flags' for freelancers. Distinct from red and green flags, amber flags signal uncertain potential in clients that could swing either way depending on the freelancer's response. Emma shares practical examples of amber flags such as clients seeking discounts, having unclear project scopes, or expressing urgency.

Learn how to navigate these scenarios to turn potential red flags into green.

00:00 Introduction 00:34 Understanding Client Red Flags 01:12 Identifying Client Green Flags 01:25 Navigating Client Amber Flags 01:52 Handling Client Discount Requests 04:23 Dealing with Unclear Project Scopes 06:37 Managing Urgent Client Requests 09:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Email: [email protected]

Come join us in the free Freelance Lifestylers Facebook group

Want more support? Check out the Freelance Lifestyle School courses and membership.

Join the Freelance Lifestyle Discord Community: https://discord.gg/RKYkReS5Cz

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Content provided by The Freelance Lifestyle and Emma Cossey. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by The Freelance Lifestyle and Emma Cossey 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://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Welcome to The Freelancers Teabreak with Emma Cossey! In this episode, Emma explores the concept of 'amber flags' for freelancers. Distinct from red and green flags, amber flags signal uncertain potential in clients that could swing either way depending on the freelancer's response. Emma shares practical examples of amber flags such as clients seeking discounts, having unclear project scopes, or expressing urgency.

Learn how to navigate these scenarios to turn potential red flags into green.

00:00 Introduction 00:34 Understanding Client Red Flags 01:12 Identifying Client Green Flags 01:25 Navigating Client Amber Flags 01:52 Handling Client Discount Requests 04:23 Dealing with Unclear Project Scopes 06:37 Managing Urgent Client Requests 09:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Follow me on Instagram

Follow me on Bluesky

Email: [email protected]

Come join us in the free Freelance Lifestylers Facebook group

Want more support? Check out the Freelance Lifestyle School courses and membership.

Join the Freelance Lifestyle Discord Community: https://discord.gg/RKYkReS5Cz

  continue reading

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