If freelancing had a difficulty setting, “managing expectations” would be the final boss. Here’s ...

If freelancing had a difficulty setting, “managing expectations” would be the final boss. Here’s ...If freelancing had a difficulty setting, “managing expectations” would be the final boss. Here’s ...

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Anita Autorino

max

• Dec 5

If freelancing had a difficulty setting, “managing expectations” would be the final boss.

Here’s the quick checklist I use before starting any project and yes, it has saved me from at least seventeen existential crises:

✨ What’s the actual goal? ✨ What problem are we solving? ✨ What’s included and what’s absolutely not? ✨ Deadline humans can realistically meet ✨ Feedback rules so you are not going crazy trying to decipher client's messages or getting feedback scattered across chats, emails and shared files.

If you try to control at least 4/5 everything will be smoother and lets you focus on the fun part.

Your future self will thank you.

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Ben Degbe

pro

• Dec 5

Hum! Really insightful. The fourth one got me 😂.

Luca Da Corte

max

• Dec 5

Good one! I think with time you: 1. Naturally get better at understanding effort required 2. Naturally get better at communicating with the client 3. End up with higher-quality clients who will respect boundaries better and understand the level of effort involved