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How to Fire a Client with Integrity (The Graceful Exit Plan)

How to Fire a Client with Integrity (The Graceful Exit Plan)

Update: 2025-09-10
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Do you have a client whose name in your inbox makes your stomach drop?

For values-driven business owners, ending a client relationship can feel like a personal failure, leading to guilt, stress, and burnout. This episode is your practical playbook to handle this difficult situation with confidence and clarity.

In this episode, Jennifer Swineford breaks down the complicated process of firing a client into simple, actionable steps.

You'll learn how to identify the non-negotiable red flags, decide if a relationship is repairable, and execute a 4-step "Graceful Exit" plan that protects your business, your reputation, and your peace of mind.

Stop letting a draining client relationship hold your business hostage.


In this episode, you'll learn:

✅ The 3 non-negotiable signs it's time to let a client go.

✅ The crucial "Process vs. Person" framework to decide if a relationship is fixable.

✅ A step-by-step, 4-part "Graceful Exit" plan for a smooth and professional offboarding.

✅ The exact, blame-free scripts to use in your final communication.

✅ Why letting go of the wrong client is a strategic move to attract the right ones.


✨ Navigating a difficult client situation and need a strategic partner?

Book a FREE strategy session with me to find the best path forward for you and your business.


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How to Fire a Client with Integrity (The Graceful Exit Plan)

How to Fire a Client with Integrity (The Graceful Exit Plan)

Jennifer Swineford with Limitless Impact Agency