Have you ever said yes to a client who drained your energy, disrespected your time, and made you regret chasing the money instead of protecting your business?

In this episode of The Business Strategist, I share the 9 types of clients I’ll never work with again—and how you can spot them before they drain your profits and peace of mind.

I also walk you through the 7 traits of an ideal client and the exact steps I use to pre-qualify, set boundaries, and make sure I only partner with people who energise me and deliver results.

These lessons come from my own mistakes—including a recent nightmare client—and they’ll help you scale faster by saying yes to the right clients and no to the wrong ones.

What you’ll learn

1. The 9 toxic client archetypes that sabotage your business growth.


2. My simple pre-qualification process to filter out red flags early.


3. The 7 traits of an ideal client I now look for in every deal.


4. How I use boundaries, accountability, and intuition to protect time and energy.


5. Why saying no to the wrong clients is the fastest way to scale with freedom and focus.









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