About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of setting boundaries with clients and the implications of saying yes to last-minute requests.

Kirstie runs a design business and a client emails her at 5:22 p.m. on a Friday needing an ad designed that same night. Sound familiar? Preston and Clay break down the real question behind rush fees—not just what to charge, but whether you should say yes at all. From setting clear boundaries with clients to knowing when a favor is actually worth it, this episode gives freelancers a practical framework for handling last-minute requests without burning out or building bad expectations. Support our show sponsors → ⁠https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors⁠ Submit your own question → ⁠https://freelancetofounder.com/ask⁠ Check out Clay's business → ⁠⁠⁠https://golinus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Preston

Topics covered

• client boundaries
• rush fees
• freelancing
• design business

Keywords

• freelance
• client management
• work-life balance

Mentioned in this episode

Products: design software

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