Red flags 🚩

Good morning! During a little late-night scrolling last night, we stumbled across this insane new use case for ChatGPT.

This woman has been using the AI to find potential hiring managers and create personalized LinkedIn messages to them based on their experience. It even includes the best way to contact these people and supplies the messaging 🤯

It’s all done in Google Sheets in SECONDS. Check this out…

Here’s your full rundown this Tuesday morning…

• Reels - 4 New Features Just Dropped

• HQ2 - Amazon Pauses Construction on Massive HQ2

• VR Discount - Meta’s Quest 2 Sees Big Price Drop

• Red Flags - Look For These When Bringing on Clients

• Podcast - “Pay For Blue,” Banning People, & 2023’s Biggest Opp

Lurn Bytes: Entrepreneurship Around The Web

4 New Features Come to Meta Reels - Some big news from Meta this morning, as they’ve launched 4 new features for Reels. They can now be 90 seconds long, and new templates are available to help inspire your next video. Check out all the new features here…

Amazon Pauses Construction on HQ2 - The fight over where Amazon’s second headquarters would be built dominated headlines back in 2018. Just 5 years later and the eCom giant is pressing pause on the construction in Virginia. Here are all the changes being made to HQ2… 

Meta’s Quest 2 Sees Big Price Drop - The first iteration of Meta’s virtual reality headset Quest was not the runaway success the company hoped for. Now, they’ve just announced a major price drop for the second iteration of this tech. Here’s how much a new headset will set you back…

3 Red Flags When Hiring New Clients

We've all been there…

You’re eagerly awaiting a new client, only to realize that the client is a complete nightmare.

You know the type - they haggle over the price until you're practically working for peanuts. Or they expect you to be available at their beck and call. Or worst of all, they micromanage every little thing you do.

These clients can suck the joy out of what you do, and completely waste all your energy.

Today, we're going to cover the 3 biggest red flags to look out for when bringing on new clients.

#1 - Constant Negotiation

The first red flag is when the client argues about price too much.

Look, we get it - everyone wants a good deal. But there comes a point where the haggling becomes unreasonable.

They want you to work for a fraction of what you're worth, and they'll try every tactic in the book to get you to lower your price. They'll tell you that they have a tight budget, or they'll try to guilt-trip you by telling you that they're a small business just starting out.

It’s okay to be understanding, but you also have to know your worth and be firm in your pricing. If a client is not willing to pay what you're worth, then it's probably not a good fit.

Don't be afraid to walk away from a potential client if they're not willing to meet your pricing requirements.

#2 - 24/7 Expectations

The second red flag is when the client expects you to be constantly available.

We've all had that client who sends emails at all hours of the day and night, or who calls us on weekends or holidays. While it's important to be responsive to client needs, it's also important to set boundaries.

You are not a 24/7 service, and it's important to communicate that to your clients.

If you want to be a 24/7 service - then you can raise your prices!

If a potential client is already demanding too much of your time before you've even started working with them, it's a red flag that they will continue to do so. Don't be afraid to set boundaries with clients and let them know when you are available to communicate.

#3 - Micromanagers

The third red flag is when the client wants to micromanage every aspect of your work. We've all had that client who wants to see every draft, every edit, and every change before it's even complete.

Of course, you need to take client feedback into consideration. But it's also important to have the freedom to do your job without someone breathing down your neck.

If a potential client is already displaying signs of micromanagement before you've even started working with them, they’re absolutely going to keep doing that as you work with them.

Keep these 3 red flags in mind as you start looking for new clients. Nothing will zap your energy and motivation faster than working for a nightmare client.

You DESERVE to work with clients who respect your expertise and value your time!

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Biggest Opp in 2023, ChatGPT, “Pay For Blue” & More

This week, Anik is excited to announce the pilot episode of “Expert Talk” on The Anik Singal Show.

During these Expert Talks, he welcomes members of his Board of Experts Mastermind to debate, discuss, and talk about all kinds of topics.

Marketing. Politics. Economics. NOTHING is off limits.

Man, did he get some absolute rock stars for the pilot episode. He spoke with…

• Kaci Brown - Co-Founder, Freedom to Impact

• Joe McCall - Founder, Real Estate Mastery

• George Shepherd - Founder, 360Summits

And they covered a TON of ground in this convo. Recession, TikTok, politics + marketing…

Check it out for yourself right here!

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