Even if everyone has horror stories to tell, no one likes to talk about the pain they’ve been through, even less if it’s related to their work life. Client Horror Stories is the place where everyone who has a story to tell, and lessons to share from it, is welcome, regardless of their job, age, and industry.
Our guests are a compilation of very brave and passionate people who’ve decided to sit back and have an open-hearted conversation about the worst clients they’ve had in their careers. And of course, the possibility of having other people learn from their mistakes just as they did is a great plus.
Ari Krzyzek
Co-founder and chief creative officer of Chykalophia (read: see-ka-lo-fia), Ari Krzyzek helping FemTech, DTC, and women-led brands transform their website into a platform that unlocks business opportunities. She serves as a branding, UX consultant, and professional peer in support of fellow female entrepreneurs through the #1 ranked private business incubator in the world, 1871 Chicago and Chicago’s global healthcare startup incubator, MATTER. She’s the co-host of Halo Femtech Podcast, a podcast that honors disruptive innovators and change-makers advancing women’s health.
Furthermore, she helps women in tech and design break into the industry and succeeds in it by mentoring them for personal branding, career advancement, and entrepreneurship through Interaction Design Foundation and ADP list.
Rachel Brenke
Rachel Brenke is a multi-faceted entrepreneur, a lawyer, and a Team USA triathlete. Aside from her extensive career, Rachel is a military spouse, and mother of five.
As an entrepreneur Rachel created Brenke Brands, which includes FitLegally, TheLawTog, and Rachel Brenke. She is also the author of seven books, hosted the Real Biz Podcast, and founded a boutique niche law firm.
Her belief that you can create a business that allows you to live the REAL life you dream of living has allowed her to travel the world with her family while creating a successful empire.
Liz Wilcox
The Fresh Princess of Email Marketing, Liz Wilcox is on a freakin’ mission to help more businesses package up their magic and sell through email. She’s also a walking 90s pop culture encyclopedia with a unique teaching style you’re not likely to forget anytime soon.
Nick Janetakis
I’ve been a self employed contract worker for the last 20 or so years. I mostly focus on building and deploying web applications. I openly share everything I’ve learned along the way on my personal blog.
Dimitri Constantine
Dimitri Constantine is the Founder and CEO of Brandcoders, a digital agency that specializes in end-to-end marketing and software solutions for national brands and growing businesses across the US. He has previous experience in food manufacturing, national sales, and supply chain logistics as well, and has a passion for research and development of new technologies and strategies aimed at disrupting complacent markets.
Kison Patel
Kison Patel is the Founder and CEO of DealRoom, a project management software for complex financial transactions. Through developing technology, educational content and industry trainings, Kison aims to bring better process solutions to an industry with growing market pressures, transaction values and competition.
