90: The Fear of Losing Clients When You Speak Your Values
Mon Jan 26 2026
This episode is a little different. In a time that feels heavy, confusing, and deeply human, John speaks honestly about the fear many business owners carry when it comes to speaking their values.
This conversation is not about shouting online or debating politics. It’s about alignment. It’s about understanding why neutrality still communicates something, why your business is never separate from you, and how to live inside your values without performing or burning everything down.
Using a simple what, why, how framework, John shares three grounded actions you can take this week to bring your values into your business in a way that feels steady, intentional, and human.
In this episode:
Why neutrality still sends a messageThe fear of losing clients when you speak your valuesThe difference between opinions and misaligned valuesWhy creatives feel this moment so deeplyThe concept of the “golden thread” of valuesHow to practice quiet alignment in your businessCreating boundaries and client alignment without confrontationText Me a Message!
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This episode is a little different. In a time that feels heavy, confusing, and deeply human, John speaks honestly about the fear many business owners carry when it comes to speaking their values. This conversation is not about shouting online or debating politics. It’s about alignment. It’s about understanding why neutrality still communicates something, why your business is never separate from you, and how to live inside your values without performing or burning everything down. Using a simple what, why, how framework, John shares three grounded actions you can take this week to bring your values into your business in a way that feels steady, intentional, and human. In this episode: Why neutrality still sends a messageThe fear of losing clients when you speak your valuesThe difference between opinions and misaligned valuesWhy creatives feel this moment so deeplyThe concept of the “golden thread” of valuesHow to practice quiet alignment in your businessCreating boundaries and client alignment without confrontationText Me a Message! _____________________________________________________________________________________ FREE VIDEO TRAINING DIRECT FROM JOHN: Design feels natural. The business side doesn’t. Join this free 39-minute training for interior designers and learn the 3 secrets to building a profitable, stress-free design business without burnout or chaos. 👉 Watch the free training: https://ww Support the show 🌟 For all things John and The McClain Method, head to: www.mcclainmethod.com https://mcclainmethod.com/ for information on coaching, memberships, & more! 📕 Order a signed copy of John's book: The Designer Within (or purchase anywhere books are sold!) https://johnmcclaindesign.com/designerwithin Connect With John! YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@mcclainjohn Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themcclainmethod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mcclainmethod LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejohnmcclain/