#8: How to Stop Scope Creep in it's Tracks with Melanie Padgett Powers

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Ever find yourself with clients who increase their work demands without upping your fee? Well, you're not alone. In this episode, Melanie Padgett Powers and Treasa Edmond take a look at scope creep—a common predicament that freelancers and business owners often find themselves in. After you've listened, you'll understand why standing your ground, with poise and professionalism, is paramount, and why an apology should never part of the compensation discussion.
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Treasa Edmond is a content strategist and consultant, best-selling ghostwriter, and podcast host. On Boss Responses, Treasa and her weekly guest hosts explore how freelancers and small business owners can navigate the sometimes tricky path of client management and communication. She also teaches content professionals and small businesses how to create SEO-optimized content strategies so they can grow their businesses by connecting with their audiences.
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Melanie Padgett Powers is the owner of MelEdits and lives in the Washington, DC, area. She is a freelance writer and editor, primarily for health care membership associations. She began her freelance business in October 2013. She has a journalism degree and was previously a newspaper reporter in her home state of Indiana. Melanie is also the creator and host of two podcasts: Deliberate Freelancer, which focuses on the business side of freelancing and has over 160 episodes, and her newest podcast, Association Station, which interviews membership association leaders about content and media.
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Chapters

1. Managing Scope Creep in Client Relationships (00:00:00)

2. Negotiating Rates and Client Management (00:10:45)