Ep 113 | Learning to say "No," to clients | Maria Manila

I’m your host, Jack, your failure connoisseur, and today I’m joined by the immensely talented Maria Manila. Maria is the co-founder of Higher Ground Studio, a creative agency that has been crafting high-performing marketing websites for over four years. Alongside her partner Armando, Maria specializes in helping businesses launch, refresh, and expand with clean, modern, and impactful web design. Maria and Armando’s journey started with a shared vision of traveling the world while building a business together, and their dynamic partnership has led to incredible results. With a reputation for client collaboration and organized, above-and-beyond service, they’ve built a studio that’s as authentic as it is effective. You can check out their impressive portfolio at highergroundstudio.ca. But of course, no creative journey is without its challenges. In this episode, we’ll explore Maria’s experiences with failure and what she’s learned along the way. Specifically, we’ll dive into:The importance of collaborating with partners earlier in her journey.The risks of neglecting personal growth and skill development.The hard lessons learned from being too flexible with clients. Maria’s openness to share these lessons is a testament to her growth mindset and dedication to becoming better in every aspect of her work. 00:00 Introduction to Episode 113 00:42 Meet Maria Manila: The Creative Powerhouse 02:00 Discussing Failures and Lessons Learned 05:54 Working with a Partner: Challenges and Advice 12:57 The Importance of Collaboration and Self-Improvement 36:59 Client Scope Changes and Communication Issues 39:23 Difficult Conversations and Ending Contracts 41:30 Learning from Failures and Improving Processes 44:42 Setting Boundaries and Managing Client Expectations 50:17 Embracing Conflict and Personal Growth WEBFLAIL FREEBIES 10 Step Process To Land Your First Webflow Clients: The Ultimate Guide: https://www.webflail.com/resources/10-step-process-to-land-your-first-webflow-clients-the-ultimate-guide LINKS FOR MARIA ‍💻 See Website: https://www.highergroundstudio.ca/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariamanila/ TRY OUT WEBFLOW 🚀https://webflow.grsm.io/webflail‍ CONNECT WITH WEBFLAIL 📬 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://webflail.ck.page/8a5e37bca6 🐦 Connect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackRedley1 SAY THANKS 💜 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 💜 Leave a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5834...