Red Flags and Avoiding Bad Clients

In a recent episode of the Kid Contractor podcast, Craig Sheller of Sheller Outdoor Living talked with Caleb Auman about the red flags he looks for in potential clients.  Craig and Caleb both agree that if a client refuses to pay for a consultation, it's a red flag and they aren't a good fit. They believe that if a client is not willing to value what they offer as a company, it's not worth anyone's time, even if it's a $50,000 job.

Another red flag for them is when clients say they've received multiple bids. They prefer to work with clients who come to them directly and trust them enough to not have to shop around. They believe that building good referral partnerships and taking care of clients is the key to getting clients through referrals.

The podcast also discusses how to get to the stage of business where one can confidently turn away work and focus on the type of work and clients they want. For the full episode, listen here!