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What happens when a new client thinks he's already a superstar—and expects you to make the impossible happen? Dr. Rhonda M. Lawson, Founder of Meet the World Image Solutions, shares the story of a rapper who hired her...
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Client Horror Stories
Hosted by Beloved by Clients · business · EN
About this Podcast:
Tales from those on the front lines of dealing with clients. Tales of difficult clients, complex situations, relationship management - and how massive client management problems were solved, and what they learned. Largely those running agencies, but all across different professional services.
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Contact path
Public web form
Booking probability
33%
Guest openness
Selective
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What is Client Horror Stories about?
Tales from those on the front lines of dealing with clients. Tales of difficult clients, complex situations, relationship management - and how massive client management problems were solved, and what they learned. Largely those running agencies, but all across different professional services.
What has Client Horror Stories covered recently?
Recent episodes include "That time when your client thinks he's already famous… (with Dr. Rhonda M. Lawson)" (13 October 2026, 25 minutes), "That time when a one-star review becomes your best marketing opportunity… (with Matt Estrin)" (29 September 2026, 49 minutes), and "That time when you get fired five times in nine months… (with Richard Wilmore)" (15 September 2026, 24 minutes).
How often does Client Horror Stories publish?
Client Horror Stories publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 46 minutes across 111 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Client Horror Stories?
Booking probability for Client Horror Stories is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Client Horror Stories requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Client Horror Stories's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Client Horror Stories?
The strongest fits for Client Horror Stories are Business & Management Consulting. Client Horror Stories has a business audience.
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Client Horror Stories is a business podcast with 111 episodes published.
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Episode #110
That time when a one-star review becomes your best marketing opportunity… (with Matt Estrin)
Sep 29, 202649 minS1What happens when customers stop talking to you and start talking about you online? Matt Estrin, Owner of 477 Distilling & Oak & Maple Restaurants in Northern Colorado, shares some of the wildest one-star reviews his...
Sep 15, 202624 minS1Today, Our Beloved Host, Morgan Friedman , is joined by Richard Wilmore—Talk Show Host, Game Show Host, Make Your Day Richer Podcast Host, and Producer. He’s here to share a workplace horror story that somehow involved...
Episode #108
That time when your dream remodel becomes a two-year client nightmare… (with Jodi Koch Peterman)
Sep 1, 202651 minS1Jodi Koch Peterman, CEO of Elizabeth Erin Designs , interior designer, and host of the Designing in 5D podcast, shares a client horror story that somehow manages to include a runaway cabinet vendor, a $26,000 glazing...
Episode #107
That time when a client promised the world… and left everyone unpaid (with Paul Sweeney)
Aug 21, 202641 minS1Today, Our Beloved Host, Morgan Friedman , is joined by Paul Sweeney, Founder of Pretium Solutions , Chartered Accountant, Business Growth Specialist, and host of The Business Behind Your Business . Paul shares a Client...
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Jun 18, 20261h 7mS1Some client relationships start with red flags so bright you'd think they were impossible to miss. And yet—when you're young, hungry, and genuinely excited about what you do—it's easy to mistake chaos for ambition...
Jun 4, 20261h 11mS1Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of workplace sexual harassment and burnout. Listener discretion is advised. Sira Laurel didn't enter the workforce with a safety net. She graduated in 2008—right as the...
Episode #104
That time when you discover your client is a swindler who lives a double life… (with Lance Cayko)
May 21, 202641 minS1Today, we're joined by Lance Cayko—serial entrepreneur, award-winning architect, and co-founder of F9 Productions . He's here to share a client horror story that starts as a straightforward business deal and unravels...
May 14, 202640 minS1Beth Trejo, CEO & Co-Founder of Chatterkick, has a horror story—but it's not about a difficult client. It's about a partnership that nearly cost her everything she built. Beth's entrepreneurial journey started early...
Episode #102
That time when an informant walks away from a shortened prison sentence… (with Eric Robinson)
May 7, 202652 minS1Eric Robinson, retired FBI agent, author, and former pastor, shares a gripping story from his time working in the FBI's National Security and Counterterrorism Division. This episode dives into one of his earliest and...
Episode #101
That time when a famous band decides to leave their designer high and dry… (with Rich Wright)
Apr 30, 202645 minS1Have you ever poured your heart into a project—only to be left unpaid in the end? Rich Wright, Artist, Designer, and Podcast Host, shares a Client Horror Story that left a lasting mark on his career. At the time, Rich...
Apr 23, 202626 minS1Fresh off her resignation from a large corporation, Trisha Daho, now CEO & Founder of Empowered Leadership Cultivation, set out to build her own business. Like many new founders, she quickly learned that the road to...
Apr 9, 202643 minS1Early in his coaching career, Carlos, Executive Coach & Neuromanagement Expert, was brought in to work with a company's top C-suite executive—someone brilliant at their job, consistently delivering exceptional results...
Mar 26, 20261h 5mS1Today, we're joined by Jane Muir, Shareholder at J Muir & Associate PA, who opens up about one of the most difficult Client Horror Stories of her legal career. Early in her career, Jane represented a group of older...
Mar 19, 20261h 12mS1When Scott Gilbert, Founder of Aesthetic Flight, first launched his business, he didn't yet have the marketing expertise needed to scale effectively. And while this series usually features Client Horror Stories, this...
Mar 12, 202654 minS1Today, Caroline Sangal, Life-First Career Coach & Founder of Next Success, joins us to share a Client Horror Story that changed the course of her career forever. Before transitioning into coaching, Caroline was a highly...
Mar 5, 202646 minS1Fresh out of college, Paul Pape, Founder & CEO of Gamify Business, faced one of the most challenging experiences of his early career. Through his mentor, Paul got the chance to pitch a major ad campaign for a client who...
Feb 26, 202651 minS1Are you afraid of what lies ahead—of the challenges that might test your confidence and resilience? Mike Montague, Founder of Avenue9 , shares a client horror story that toughened his skin and proved that if he could...
Feb 12, 202618 minS1Tim Brownson, Coach & Author, moved to the U.S. in 2006 to start fresh and build his coaching career from the ground up. As a newcomer, finding clients was tough—so when a potential client from an elite Ontario...
Feb 5, 202642 minS1Today's guest, Ed Hajim—Author, Philanthropist, and Mentor—joins us to share a collection of Client Horror Stories from his remarkable career. Trust us, these are stories you'll want to hear. During his time as Managing...
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