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

Episodes

Today, franchise expert Max Emma shares a client horror story about owning a bookkeeping franchise.
Andrew Bolton shares some of the wildest client stories from his tech support company for seniors—including one caller who sent 150 emails in five hours. The chaos led to a complete overhaul of their process, revealing just how critical empathy and systems are in customer service.
Paul Byrne, President and Founder of Razoyo, recounts a shocking client experience that started with a promising eCommerce project and spiraled into financial chaos after the sudden death of a key investor. What followed was a tangled web of unpaid invoices, a reckless heir, and a legal battle that tested his resilience and professionalism.
A misstep by his partner nearly cost Steven Perry a high-profile client—but his sincere apology and professionalism turned the situation around. What began as a career setback became the catalyst for one of his biggest promotions.
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.
Andy once worked on a legacy government system so outdated, his team had to consult retired employees just to understand the code.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.