The biggest lie about boundaries? That setting them will ruin your business. If you’ve ever panicked at the thought of saying "no" to a client or worried that setting boundaries would make you seem difficult, this episode is for you. The truth is, lack of boundaries isn’t keeping your clients happy—it’s probably making them miserable. If you’re ready to stop bending over backward for clients and start protecting your energy without losing business, this episode is a must-listen.
Hey there, I’m Kathleen Stewart, your host and resident weirdo! Welcome to The Digital Junk Drawer, the podcast where creative service-based businesses come for unfiltered advice, actionable strategies, and a little bit of fun.
Today, we’re talking about boundaries—the thing you know you should set but secretly worry will scare clients away. Spoiler: It won’t.
If you’ve ever:
Then this episode is for you.
✔ Why setting boundaries triggers anxiety (and how to push through it)
✔ The sneaky ways bad boundaries lead to more client friction, not less
✔ Simple scripts for enforcing boundaries without sounding like a jerk
✔ How setting limits actually attracts better clients, not fewer clients
✔ One small boundary shift you can make this week to protect your time & sanity
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