Client Management For Nice People: Jaw-dropping client experiences (and how they changed us.)

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A seemingly great client. A toxic workplace. And a professional relationship that escalated into harassment, threats, and a fake police call. Kate Viana shares how one shocking experience taught her to recognize red flags, protect her boundaries, and never assume you truly know someone just because you’ve worked with them for years.
Kate Viana uncovered a toxic workplace where negativity and abuse ran rampant, only to face harassment from the executive director after standing her ground. Her story reveals how resilience and boundaries can protect both your career and peace of mind.
A simple gutter installation. A few questionable damage claims. A credit-card dispute—and months of silence before the customer finally returned. Aleks Krylov shares how one difficult homeowner turned a six-hour job into a months-long ordeal, and how better documentation, clearer processes, and stronger customer communication helped Stern Gutters and Roofing turn the experience into valuable lessons.