Ever finish a project and feel like you worked way more than you should have based on what you originally scoped??
Look, clients ask for things. It’s what they do.
The scope creep is yours…
You're the one letting it happen and absorbing the costs.
No single request feels like a big deal in the moment →
One extra revision round, a "can you just tweak the intro," or hopping on a “quick call” that wasn't in the brief…
None of it feels worth addressing in the moment.
But every time you absorb the seemingly small ask, you're doing extra work and lowering your rate in the process.
I get it, bringing it up when it's still small feels like making a big deal out of nothing, and nobody wants to be THAT person…
But the longer you wait, the more the creep compounds, and the harder the conversation is to start (and the worse it is for your bottom line).
Scope creep is easiest to address the moment the client asks.
I’ve found it helpful to write down what I scope for a project before it starts in a spreadsheet, and then track what I actually do for the project in the other column.
The creep really slaps you in the face.
Worked for me 🤷♂️
If you’ve realized you’re guilty of the creep, hit reply…
I hear admitting you have a problem is the first step 😉
Best,
Jamie
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