Be The First To Say What Your Client Is Thinking

What will clients accuse you of? Perform an accusation audit. Then, bring these objections/accusations up front. By saying something out loud, you diminish the energy or power it has. This is the very reason why battle rappers do this.

What do you say when a client says you cost too much, you don't have enough experience, and you can guarantee me results? We find that addressing the elephant in the room is the best way to get ahead of the problem and turn it into a solution.

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