The Clients I Stopped Taking (and Why)
One of the biggest shifts in my business wasn’t raising my prices. It was deciding who I no longer cleaned for. I stopped taking clients who: - wanted “as cheap as possible” but expected perfection - constantly added “just one more thing” - didn’t respect my time, schedule, or boundaries - treated cleaning like a favor instead of a professional service None of these people were bad. They just weren’t my clients. When I said yes to everyone, I was exhausted, resentful, and questioning why I even started my business. When I got selective, everything changed. My schedule improved, my income stabilized, and my stress dropped. Good clients don’t want quantity. They want consistency, quality, and trust. Saying no isn’t being difficult. It’s being sustainable. Honest question: What’s one type of client you’ve learned doesn’t work well for you?