The Art of Firing The Client Who Doesn't Respect Your Time

Let’s be honest Script-Breaker,

You already know that half the reason your creative business feels like a chaotic mess isn't the work itself—it's the people you let into your space. 

Specifically, that one client who thinks "revisions" means "design a whole new project for free."

We are not ending 2025 nor going into 2026 being bullied in the name of a paycheck.

To my fellow darling entrepreneurs, please hear me when I say this: You are the CEO- whether you are freelancing or doing a side-hustle, it does not change this fact.

Therefore, you are the one who set the standards.

And if someone violates the sacred rule of Time for Money, you cut them loose. 

I feel like you’re reading that above sentence with a mix of emotions, and I totally understand.

 I had to learn this lesson the hard way- actually experiencing this- and now I’m going to share my lessons with you. 

In this post, I'm going to break down exactly how you transition from being a desperate freelancer to a high-value creative who fires the dead weight.

The Hard Truth You’re Going To Have To Learn. 

The biggest mistake you’re making isn't a lack of talent; it's a lack of non-negotiable boundaries.

That client who keeps pushing for more, who ignores your contract, who messages you at 10 PM on a Tuesday?

 They are not testing your skill; they are testing your self-worth. 

And every time you say yes to a free, extra, out-of-scope revision, you are failing the test.

 What you’re actually telling them, and the universe, is that your time is worthless.

My History of Acting Like a Scared Little Intern

I’ve been there. 

I remember when I was hustling on Fiverr as a graphic designer, trying to scrape together any money I could get. 

This one client... oh my god.