037. The Price of People-Pleasing in Business
Description
Scope creep is the silent killer of creative businesses. In this episode, we break down how small “quick favors” turn into resentment, chaos, and broken processes—and how to finally stop the cycle.
What you’ll learn:
The real reason scope creep happens (and why shame keeps you stuck)
How bending your process destroys your team’s capacity and your quality of work
Why saying yes out of guilt or urgency leads to resentment
Practical ways to communicate boundaries with clients
How to be generous with clients without getting taken advantage of
Why creatives must make it easy to work with them—clear packages, clear deliverables
How to build buffers, add-ons, and systems that prevent scope creep
The power of Friday updates, onboarding experiences, and transparency in client communication
If you’ve ever said “sure, we can squeeze that in” and then immediately regretted it, this episode will help you reclaim your time, protect your team, and rebuild confidence in your process.
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