Drafting proposals and pitching to potential clients can be quite the tango. So why, after assembling a dream team and successfully negotiating these contracts, did we end up walking away from over $100k worth of income over the past few months? Today we’re sharing some very real examples of why it (quite literally) pays to stick to your “Hello No Manifesto” and trust your gut when something doesn’t feel right in business and life.In the episode, we discuss:The underlying reasons we walked away from some seriously lucrative work (and the financial aftermath of that choice)Tips on surviving proposal hell and moving targetsWhat Strange Salt is, and how collaboration changed how we approach new workThat time we gave a company a serious reality check (And how sticking to our boundaries resulted in an ongoing partnership)One of our pups is a year older- HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SARGE!Exciting News–we’re now on Patreon! We’ve said it before–isolation is the enemy! So we’re excited to bring our fellow black sheep business folks together for some collective eye-rolling and support. If you value this Scope Creep, consider supporting us by becoming a patron at: patreon.com/ScopeCreep Let’s Stay Connected!Learn more at: scopecreepshow.comFollow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/scopecreepshowFollow us on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@scopecreepshowScope Creep is now on Patreon! If you’ve ever shared this show with a friend, gotten value from some of the advice we’ve given, or wondered “How can I support this show I love?” then please consider supporting us on Patreon!When you support our show for just $7 a month, you’ll have access to our Patreon community and enable Scope Creep to continue our mission of helping you build a business that’s good for your mind, body, and bank account.