Creative Context

Client and Creative Break ups

• Creative Context • Season 1 • Episode 8

In this episode, co-hosts Douglas Duvall of Motif Media and Eric Wing of Darby Digital dive into the challenges and nuances of client breakups in the creative services industry, sharing personal experiences and strategies for handling these delicate situations.

  • Breakups in Business: Marketing and Web Development (0:06)
  • Handling Business Breakups with Grace (5:14)
  • Challenges in Transitions and Client Communication (8:32)
  • Impact of Breakups on Business and Clients (12:52)
  • Lessons Learned from Business Breakups (34:48)
  • The Importance of Building Strong Relationships (35:06)
  • Handling Client Transitions with Professionalism (36:39)
  • The Role of Pride and Ego in Business Breakups (37:05)
  • The Impact of Personalities on Business Success (37:25)
  • Final Thoughts and Future Plans (37:50)


📌 Topics Covered: client breakups, marketing client breakups, web development breakups, graceful exits, client relationships, managing expectations, communication, handling transitions, client decision-making processes


📢 Key Takeaways: Treat client relationships like partnerships, implement notice periods, structure contracts to mitigate risks, communicate transparently, provide more than expected during transitions, learn from mistakes, stay flexible and adaptable.

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🔗 Connect with Us:

Douglas Duvall

motifmedia.com for high-end video production.

Eric Wing

withdarby.com for digital marketing and web development services.

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