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Why Trying Harder Backfires | Michael Schiel (opens the original)
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If you want better results, do you simply need to try harder? According to high-performance coach Michael Schiel, pushing harder can actually make it more difficult for your brain to focus, think creatively, and perform effectively. In this episode, Michael explains the neuroscience behind stress, pressure, mindset, and peak performance. We discuss why some pressure improves performance while too much works against us—and how intentional breaks, realistic optimism, visualization, identity, and a
How to Spot Clients Who Won't Pay Before It's Too Late (opens the original)
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Do you believe any client is better than no client? In this episode, I challenge that mindset and argue that many payment problems can be avoided before the work even begins. I share practical ways to identify reliable clients, recognize warning signs that someone may not pay, trust your intuition, set minimum standards, require deposits, and avoid taking on clients who create stress, conflict, and cash-flow problems. You'll learn why the right client is worth far more than a difficult one—and h
How to Get Clients to Pay You (And What to Do When They Refuse) (opens the original)
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Are clients paying late—or not paying at all? In this episode, I break down practical strategies business owners can use to get paid faster, reduce awkward payment conversations, and create systems that encourage clients to pay on time. We cover everything from setting clear payment expectations and requiring deposits to automating reminders, removing payment friction, following up effectively, and knowing when it's time to escalate a collection issue. You'll also learn why getting paid has less
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