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5 Things I Did When My Clients Suddenly Reduced Their Work For Me
This month has been a kick to the butt.
Do you know how when you get some bad news, you kinda want to deny it and move on?
One of my biggest clients cut back on their work for me. Then shortly after, another client had budget cuts and told me they no longer needed freelance writers.
So I’ve been trying to find new work.
To be honest, I was getting a little too comfortable with the steady amount of work that was coming in. And that made me lazy, riding the “write-and-submit” part of my business with little prospecting and lead looking. My hustle skills were rusty.
Those two pieces of news were like slaps in the face reminding me to stay hungry even when I have a stockpile of work to consume.
Although this month has been a kick to the butt, it’s also given me the time and the opportunity to reflect on my business and shift my priorities. It’s been quite helpful in allowing me to learn how to bounce back, not dwell on the setbacks, move forward and grow.
Here are 5 things I did when my clients suddenly reduced their work for me.
