{"id":12462,"date":"2016-03-24T09:23:56","date_gmt":"2016-03-24T13:23:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/?p=12462"},"modified":"2016-03-24T09:23:56","modified_gmt":"2016-03-24T13:23:56","slug":"just-say-no-turning-clients-is-good","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/just-say-no-turning-clients-is-good","title":{"rendered":"Just Say No: Why Turning Down Clients Is Good For You"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]When you\u2019re starting out your makeup career, the idea of turning down clients is unthinkable. You\u2019re trying to turn makeup artistry into a profitable business, after all\u2014and at first, it might feel like you need every client you can get. Putting your name out there, building a reputation, and putting together a strong portfolio\u2026all of that seems tough enough\u00a0<i>without<\/i>\u00a0getting super picky about your clients.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text]Well, we\u2019ve got one word for you: boundaries. You\u2019ve got them in your personal life. Why not bring them over to your business life, too?[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text]We know what you\u2019re thinking.\u00a0<i>Yeah, yeah\u2014that\u2019s great, but I\u2019m not successful enough to start making those kinds of calls.<\/i>\u00a0But before you close this tab (we can see your mouse hovering over the X. Seriously, we can) hang on. Turning down makeup clients can be a smart move for anyone with a makeup artistry career\u2014regardless of how long they\u2019ve been running their business.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Here\u2019s why.<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;accent-color&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;75&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/just-say-no-turning-clients-is-good\/#It_Helps_You_Focus\" >It Helps You Focus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/just-say-no-turning-clients-is-good\/#It_Lets_You_Do_Your_Best_Work\" >It Lets You Do Your Best Work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/just-say-no-turning-clients-is-good\/#It_Makes_You_Happier\" >It Makes You Happier<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/just-say-no-turning-clients-is-good\/#It_Can_Help_You_Book_More_Clients\" >It Can Help You Book More Clients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/just-say-no-turning-clients-is-good\/#But%E2%80%A6_How_Do_I_Actually_Say_%E2%80%9CNo%E2%80%9D\" >But\u2026 How Do I Actually Say \u201cNo\u201d?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_Helps_You_Focus\"><\/span>It Helps You Focus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1640026002112{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]They say you should try everything once but after that? Start setting those boundaries. If you know you hate doing bridal makeup, well, stop taking on so many bridal jobs. You don\u2019t have to go totally cold turkey, but start getting a little picky about brides, bridal parties, and wedding themes.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1640026006784{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Is it scary? Definitely. But think about it this way\u2014saying \u201cno\u201d to one client frees up your time so you can say \u201cyes\u201d to another, ideally one that you really want to work with. In other words, cutting down on the number of bridal jobs you do might let you focus on grabbing more editorial work, or on branching out into SFX makeup.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]It might take some time to figure out where your makeup artistry interests really lie, but once you\u2019ve nailed it down, don\u2019t be afraid to focus. Actively seek out jobs that interest you, while skipping on some of those that really don\u2019t.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_Lets_You_Do_Your_Best_Work\"><\/span>It Lets You Do Your Best Work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1640025992257{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Every makeup artist has their strengths and weaknesses. Let\u2019s say you\u2019ve just started taking a course in\u00a0<a href=\"\/online-makeup-courses\/airbrush-makeup-workshop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">airbrush makeup<\/a>. Your friend says she knows someone who\u2019s looking for a makeup artist for an airbrush job\u2014awesome! But by the time your new lead has talked you halfway through her concept, you\u2019re starting to sweat. What this girl is looking for is\u00a0<i>way<\/i>\u00a0more complicated than any airbrush work you\u2019ve ever done before.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1640025996808{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Yes, it\u2019s good to challenge yourself, and many of your jobs might seem a little scary, especially when you\u2019re just starting your makeup business. But there\u2019s absolutely nothing wrong with turning down a client whose job seems a little beyond the scope of your skills.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Remember, online reviews and word-of-mouth pretty much run your business. You never want to take on a project you don\u2019t think you can handle. You\u2019ll end up stressed out and frustrated. Your client will end up disappointed. No one wins.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_Makes_You_Happier\"><\/span>It Makes You Happier<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1640025977040{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]You decided to start a career in makeup artistry because you loved, well, makeup artistry. Don\u2019t let that passion turn into a chore by overworking yourself\u2014or by taking on clients you can\u2019t stand.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1640025981409{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Even if you\u2019ve grown your business by hiring assistants or employees, there\u2019s only so much business you can handle. Knowing what that limit is\u2014and refusing to go over it\u2014keeps your stress levels down and prevents burnout from overwork. It can be tough turning down a job just because you\u2019re too busy to take it on, but you\u2019ll be happier for it in the long run.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1640025985760{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Likewise, don\u2019t be afraid to get picky about personality. Does that client seem like a nightmare to work with? Turn her down (politely, of course). Some people won\u2019t ever be satisfied with your work. Some people don\u2019t value your services. And some people can just be straight-up rude. If you\u2019re getting a bad vibe from a prospective client, it\u2019s better to decline early.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]But if it\u2019s too late and you\u2019ve gotten to a point of no return with a picky client you did book, <a href=\"\/2016\/02\/tough-customers-pleasing-your-pickiest-clients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here\u2019s our best advice<\/a>\u00a0to help you deal with tough customers![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_Can_Help_You_Book_More_Clients\"><\/span>It Can Help You Book More Clients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1640025971856{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Turning down clients can help you get more clients\u2026 seems kind of counterintuitive, right? But all of the other advantages we just talked about add up to something pretty awesome: a stronger business.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]You\u2019ll have more time to specialize and focus your skills. That helps establish your reputation as an expert in SFX makeup, airbrush makeup, bridal makeup, editorial makeup, or whatever your favorite kind of makeup is. You\u2019ll have an incredibly strong portfolio featuring your best work. And, without the stress of overwork or awful clients, you\u2019ll be more motivated yourself. It\u2019s pretty much a win-win-win situation![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"But%E2%80%A6_How_Do_I_Actually_Say_%E2%80%9CNo%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>But\u2026 How Do I Actually Say \u201cNo\u201d?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1640025966496{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]This is the scariest part. We get you. But there are tons of strategic, polite ways to turn down a client without totally offending them\u2026[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"fa fa-angle-right\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n \t<li>Tell them you\u2019re unavailable for the dates they\u2019re looking for (this is one situation where a little white lie is A-okay).<\/li>\n \t<li>Quote them a way higher rate than usual. Of course, the danger here is that they might still say yes!<\/li>\n \t<li>Tell them you appreciate the thought, but you don\u2019t think it\u2019s the right fit. 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