This Needs to Change in the Industry
Tue Mar 04 2025
Let’s be real—business feels different right now. Harder. Messier. More unpredictable. Maybe you’ve noticed it, too—clients ghosting, people backing out after saying yes, invoices getting “forgotten.” It’s frustrating, it’s exhausting, and honestly? It’s got to stop.
This episode is the honest conversation we ALL need. I’m pulling back the curtain on what’s really happening in the online business world, the blurred lines between personal and professional relationships, and the critical shift we must make to protect our businesses, uphold our standards, and stop the cycle of broken commitments. This isn’t about complaining—it’s about taking responsibility, setting boundaries, and demanding more from ourselves and the industry as a whole.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
00:00 - 03:00 – The Changing Landscape of Business
More instances of clients saying yes, then backing out or ghosting.
Importance of having honest conversations about these challenges.
03:01 - 07:00 – Personal vs. Contractual Relationships
Business owners often mix personal feelings with contractual obligations.
Feeling guilty about enforcing contracts is common but needs to change.
07:01 - 12:00 – The Impact of Lowering Standards
Many business owners lower their standards when things get tough
Instead, raise standards and enforce boundaries.
12:01 - 17:00 – The Importance of Upholding Boundaries
Business difficulties are not the provider’s fault; the client needs to take responsibility.
Service providers should enforce contracts rather than make exceptions.
17:01 - 21:00 – Industry-Wide Responsibility & Change
Everyone in the industry needs to raise expectations and commit to better standards.
Strengthening boundaries leads to long-term business stability.
21:01 - End – Final Call to Action
Business owners should ask:
How can I raise my standards?
How can I better uphold my boundaries?
How can I help my clients do the same?
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Let’s be real—business feels different right now. Harder. Messier. More unpredictable. Maybe you’ve noticed it, too—clients ghosting, people backing out after saying yes, invoices getting “forgotten.” It’s frustrating, it’s exhausting, and honestly? It’s got to stop. This episode is the honest conversation we ALL need. I’m pulling back the curtain on what’s really happening in the online business world, the blurred lines between personal and professional relationships, and the critical shift we must make to protect our businesses, uphold our standards, and stop the cycle of broken commitments. This isn’t about complaining—it’s about taking responsibility, setting boundaries, and demanding more from ourselves and the industry as a whole. In this episode, you’ll learn: 00:00 - 03:00 – The Changing Landscape of Business More instances of clients saying yes, then backing out or ghosting. Importance of having honest conversations about these challenges. 03:01 - 07:00 – Personal vs. Contractual Relationships Business owners often mix personal feelings with contractual obligations. Feeling guilty about enforcing contracts is common but needs to change. 07:01 - 12:00 – The Impact of Lowering Standards Many business owners lower their standards when things get tough Instead, raise standards and enforce boundaries. 12:01 - 17:00 – The Importance of Upholding Boundaries Business difficulties are not the provider’s fault; the client needs to take responsibility. Service providers should enforce contracts rather than make exceptions. 17:01 - 21:00 – Industry-Wide Responsibility & Change Everyone in the industry needs to raise expectations and commit to better standards. Strengthening boundaries leads to long-term business stability. 21:01 - End – Final Call to Action Business owners should ask: How can I raise my standards? How can I better uphold my boundaries? How can I help my clients do the same? Connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/_samanthahearne_/ Join The Bulletproof Experience here: https://www.samanthahearneproducts.com/Bulletproof