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How to say no to a client without losing them

A short script for the scope conversation nobody wants to have.

· 5 min read · · Decided no. 105

Most over-servicing starts with a kind person who could not find the words. Here they are: “Yes, we can do that. It is outside what we agreed, so here is what it adds in time and fee. Shall I send the change?”

The client almost always says yes, or decides it was not important. Either answer is better than silent extra work.

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