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THE LESSON LEARNED
We believe every story our guests have shared has their own touch, and their own lessons to learn from. However, it seems that there are a couple of lessons that keep coming up, and that’s why they deserve their own separate page for you to take notes on.
A client hired a web developer to fix her Shopify store—only for them to discover months later that she didn't actually own the website. A cautionary tale about digital ownership, access, contracts, and the dangerous assumptions freelancers make before taking on a project.
What started as a routine Shopify project turned into a digital nightmare when Kathryn Smith discovered her client didn’t actually own the website. Despite the legal red flags, the client insisted on moving forward—raising serious questions about trust, fraud, and professional boundaries.
What begins as exciting ambition slowly turns into burnout and self-destruction. In this reflective conversation, Andy Reinhold explores authenticity, mastery, and the hidden cost of chasing success at any cost.
Andy once worked on a legacy government system so outdated, his team had to consult retired employees just to understand the code. One missing character led to reduced Social Security checks—and a nationwide panic just before Christmas.
What begins as a dream project quickly turns into a high-stakes legal battle. This episode unpacks a cautionary tale of trust, missed warning signs, and the business fundamentals that can make—or break—you.
Matthieu Mehuys took on a high-stakes garden project for a wealthy client—only to end up blindsided by delays and an unexpected lawsuit. His story is a powerful lesson in preparation, client expectations, and surviving your first business crisis.