How To Handle Tricky Clients, stop being a people-pleaser.

In this episode, we rip into:

How client pleasers accidentally kill profit

What “authority” really means (hint: it's not shouting louder)

How agency folk can stop grinding their teeth and start setting real boundaries

If you’re tired of over-servicing, getting walked over, or wondering why you’re broke despite being busy — this one’s for you.

🎯 Core takeaway: Stop people pleasing. Start challenging. Become indispensable.

👉 Includes: Chris’ free Authority Gap Assessment, stories from his coaching trenches, and a dead-practical framework for scoping conversations (I3 model).

🎧 Listen if you want to:

Stop being your client’s emotional support human

Train your team to say no (without the drama)

Charge what you're worth — and keep your sanity

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🔗 Chris Marr’s Resources:

Book: Become an Authoritative Coach

Website: https://theauthoritativecoach.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrchrisMarr

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthoritativecoach

00:00 – The tongue-twister intro & unrealistic client expectations
01:28 – Why saying “yes” ruins teams
02:19 – Chris' journey from agency work to coaching
04:53 – Writing the book: why it had to happen
07:38 – How to spot hidden people-pleasing
11:00 – What it costs you: retention, profit, burnout
14:48 – The yes-man death spiral
18:28 – Chris’ 4-part coaching system
20:04 – The I3 Model: Issue, Impact, Importance
23:42 – Why client briefs should be rewritten by YOU
24:41 – Where to find Chris & take the free Authority Gap assessment

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