🧵1/ Negotiating with a skeptic? Start with a smile, not a sales pitch. 😁
🧵2/ Find common ground, share a laugh, and suddenly, you're not adversaries. 🤝
🧵3/ Build rapport before the deal. Relationships first, transactions second. 💬
🧵4/ Need tips? Watch this: https://zurl.co/8AkBI
At The Mighty Apes, we love a good creative challenge—like when the client asks us to "Make it pop!". POPPED it is, sir. ✨💀
(P.S. Need creativity with a punch? Swing into our DMs! 🦍🔥)
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Ever had one of THOSE Mondays? 🙄
This morning, a client decided ALL CAPS was the best communication strategy. And let me tell you, nothing says "good morning" quite like a digital shouting match before your second coffee ☕
I decided to calmly but firmly put them in their place and even copied my manager on the response.
Turns out, I should have just ignored it?! 🤯 My manager just reprimanded me, saying I shouldn't have engaged at all.
Dealing with a difficult client? Remember, it's your project, not theirs!
Focus on effective communication—confusion costs more than clarity.
Here’s how I handle it: List issues, propose solutions, set clear boundaries.
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Think clients are always right? Here's the twist: pushing back - with empathy and evidence - can save your project AND your sanity.
Master the art of negotiation without burning bridges.
Try it in your next meeting and thank me later. #ProjectManagement #ClientRelations
Ever had a client that wants everything yesterday?
Here's a tactic: Instead of just saying 'No', offer a focused alternative that showcases your expertise.
It’s not about pushing back - it’s steering toward success.
Ever been stuck with a client who changes everything last minute? Forget 'the client is always right.'
Here's the tactful way to fix it:
- Start with documenting every change
- Discuss impact openly
- Pivot the conversation to solutions
Ever had a client ask for the impossible by Friday? 🤔
Here's what you do:
1. Reframe 'No' to 'Here's what we can achieve realistically.'
2. Use evidence, not emotion.
3. Last resort: demonstrate a timeline impact.
Your sanity matters. #ProjectManagement #ClientRelations
Bold move: Say 'no' to scope creep today.
The secret? Document every request - visibly loop in the whole team.
Watch unnecessary asks dissolve when they're spotlighted. It's not magic, just clarity. Try it this week.
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Master your communication skills as a virtual assistant! Discover strategies to enhance client relationships in my latest blog. #VirtualAssistant #ClientRelations Success
Ever met a client who insists their project isn't rocket science, but treats every deadline like a NASA launch? 🤔
The secret: Don’t just manage tasks—manage perceptions. Build trust with transparency, and they’ll be astronauts in your orbit.
Tired of endless client emails? Here's the strategy: Schedule specific check-in times - no exceptions. Set boundaries and expectations. You'll cut email time in half. Try it, thank me later. #DigitalAgency #ProjectManagement #ClientRelations
Ever tried talking fees & suddenly you're selling your soul for peanuts? 🤔
Stop lowering rates to close the deal.
Communicate value with what your client gains - not just what they pay.
💡Insight: It’s not about price, it’s about worth.
Ever had a client who thinks they know your job better than you do? Next time they demand a 'quick fix', remind them: a leaky pipe looks simple until it floods your house. Tactically push back - clarity saves projects. Stay the expert! #ProjectManagement #ClientRelations
Ever tried pushing back on a client's unrealistic deadline? It's less about 'no' and more about negotiation. Phrases like, 'To ensure quality, we'll need more time,' can transform the conversation. Balance isn't compromise - it's strategy. #ProjectManagement #ClientRelations
Breaking news: The client isn’t always right 🤔
Time to stop sugar-coating bad ideas. Learn to diplomatically steer conversations towards reality.
Your team's burnt-out faces will thank you.
What’s your tactful 'no' strategy?
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Clients demanding instant delivery? Tough luck, magic wands are in short supply.
Instead, master the art of the 'realistic roadmap.'
Underpromise, overdeliver - but not at your expense. Boundaries aren't barriers - they're lifelines.
