Saying No to the Wrong Work So You Can Say Yes to the Right Clients
Tue Nov 18 2025
In our final episode of the season, I'm diving into one of the hardest but most powerful lessons I've learned in business — the importance of saying no. As creative moms and business owners, it can feel uncomfortable to turn down work, but learning to say no to the wrong projects opens the door to say yes to the right ones. In this episode of Creative Moms Focus, I'm sharing the red flags I've learned to watch for — like price pushback, boundary issues, or a mismatch in style or vision — and how to trust your gut when something feels off. I'll also walk you through how to gracefully decline work that doesn't align with your business or values, without burning bridges. Because every "no" you give to the wrong fit creates more room for the things that matter most — your family, your peace, and those dream clients that could be one email in your inbox away!
As we wrap up 2025, we're taking a short break for the holiday season to rest, recharge, and dream up all-new content for the year ahead. We encourage you to take this holiday season to do the same, rest and recharge, and go back and listen to any episodes from this season you may have missed! Creative Moms Focus will be back in January, and we can't wait for you to tune in to everything we have in store for 2026!
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In our final episode of the season, I'm diving into one of the hardest but most powerful lessons I've learned in business — the importance of saying no. As creative moms and business owners, it can feel uncomfortable to turn down work, but learning to say no to the wrong projects opens the door to say yes to the right ones. In this episode of Creative Moms Focus, I'm sharing the red flags I've learned to watch for — like price pushback, boundary issues, or a mismatch in style or vision — and how to trust your gut when something feels off. I'll also walk you through how to gracefully decline work that doesn't align with your business or values, without burning bridges. Because every "no" you give to the wrong fit creates more room for the things that matter most — your family, your peace, and those dream clients that could be one email in your inbox away! As we wrap up 2025, we're taking a short break for the holiday season to rest, recharge, and dream up all-new content for the year ahead. We encourage you to take this holiday season to do the same, rest and recharge, and go back and listen to any episodes from this season you may have missed! Creative Moms Focus will be back in January, and we can't wait for you to tune in to everything we have in store for 2026! Let's Connect! Creative Moms Focus Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/creativemomsfocuscommunity Creative Moms Focus Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/creativemomsfocus Creative Moms Focus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativemomsfocus Check out Our Studio Favorites in our Amazon shop! https://www.amazon.com/shop/jessgreenphotography/list/3KQVYWT1PWSZE?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfjessgreenphotography_D8PP9MQNBX2SCSN463CZ (amazon affiliate link) Find out more on our website: https://creativemomsfocus.com/ This podcast was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.