{"id":18690,"date":"2020-07-16T07:00:20","date_gmt":"2020-07-16T12:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/?p=18690"},"modified":"2020-07-16T07:00:20","modified_gmt":"2020-07-16T12:00:20","slug":"3-more-clients-you-should-blacklist-from-your-event-wedding-planning-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/3-more-clients-you-should-blacklist-from-your-event-wedding-planning-business","title":{"rendered":"3 MORE Clients You Should Blacklist from Your Event &#038; Wedding Planning Business!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019m going to let you in on a little secret\u2026 A major (but often unmentioned) part of your <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/05\/how-to-get-real-experience-during-your-event-planner-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">event planning training<\/a> is learning this valuable lesson: you are NOT obligated to work with clients who actively choose to disrespect you!<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this week, we took a look at <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/07\/2-clients-you-should-blacklist-from-your-event-wedding-planning-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2 types of nightmare clients<\/a> you should try to avoid doing business with. Today, we\u2019ve got 3 <em>more <\/em>client types to steer clear of. At the end of the day, who you choose to provide your services to is ultimately up to you.<\/p>\n<p>But we can definitely promise you that blacklisting the following 3 types of customers from your wedding and event planning business WILL save you a <em>lot <\/em>of future hassle!<\/p>\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-2020-07-13T232436.758.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18694\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-2020-07-13T232436.758.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-2020-07-13T232436.758.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-2020-07-13T232436.758-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/3-more-clients-you-should-blacklist-from-your-event-wedding-planning-business\/#1_The_Know-It-All\" >1. The Know-It-All<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/3-more-clients-you-should-blacklist-from-your-event-wedding-planning-business\/#4_The_Choosing_Beggar\" >4. The Choosing Beggar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/3-more-clients-you-should-blacklist-from-your-event-wedding-planning-business\/#5_The_Swindler\" >5. The Swindler<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_Know-It-All\"><\/span>1. The Know-It-All<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These are the clients who make you question why they even bothered seeking professional help in the first place. Because despite <em>you <\/em>being the <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/03\/the-job-description-of-an-event-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">industry expert<\/a>, they always seem to know better. Even when they ask for your input, it\u2019ll rarely matter what you say \u2013 they\u2019ll always question your judgment, or want to go in a different direction.<\/p>\n<p>You can often spot the signs of a Know-It-All client during the initial consultation. Since they like the sound of their own voice, they\u2019re going to want you to know right off the bat how smart they are. Watch out for a potential client who talks over you, interrupts a lot, and gives you the impression that they\u2019ll be difficult to work with every step of the way.<\/p>\n<p>Usually, it only gets worse once the project actually starts. While we\u2019re by no means saying that you should <em>never <\/em>give this type of client a chance, we <em>are <\/em>cautioning you to tread lightly. Know-It-All clients can sometimes be more hassle than the job is worth.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_The_Choosing_Beggar\"><\/span>4. The Choosing Beggar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For many business owners, the Choosing Beggar is a true thorn in the side. In a nutshell, they\u2019re someone who doesn\u2019t see the monetary value in the work you do. As such, they\u2019ll try at every turn to get your services <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2020\/01\/paid-in-exposure-how-to-scam-a-makeup-artist-into-working-for-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">at a discounted price<\/a> \u2013 or worse, absolutely <em>free. <\/em><\/p>\n<p>They won\u2019t care how many event planning classes you\u2019ve taken, how many certifications you have, or how much time and devotion you\u2019ve put <a href=\"\/blog\/2017\/04\/careers-go-event-planner-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">into your career<\/a>. All they care about is spending as little as possible.<\/p>\n<p>The more experience and confidence you gain in the industry, easier it\u2019ll be to shut their nonsense down at the source. You\u2019ll be able to see them coming a mile away, and you\u2019ll know better than to entertain the idea of working with them.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-2020-07-13T232515.092.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18695\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-2020-07-13T232515.092.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-2020-07-13T232515.092.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-2020-07-13T232515.092-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>But in the beginning, when you\u2019re first starting out, Choosing Beggars can seem a bit scary. Without a strong backbone, you can easily be taken advantage of.<\/p>\n<p>This is why it\u2019s important to know which red flags to watch out for. If they start trying to haggle you to lower your prices right out of the gate, they\u2019re not taking you or your business seriously. Many may straight up try to <em>fight <\/em>you; resorting to petty name-calling and empty threats of <a href=\"\/blog\/2017\/05\/ways-ruin-event-planning-career\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">destroying your reputation<\/a>. Don\u2019t fall for it.<\/p>\n<p>Always stay professional, stay polite, and stick to your guns. A choosing beggar can\u2019t be reasoned with. Your best bet is to kindly decline your services to them, wish them a good day, and be on your way.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_The_Swindler\"><\/span>5. The Swindler<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Of all the awful clients you can encounter, the Swindler may arguably be the worst. This is because this type of person is crafty; they\u2019ll play along so they can get every last bit of hard work out of you. Then, when the time comes for them to actually <a href=\"\/blog\/2017\/07\/much-charge-event-planning-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>pay <\/em>you<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>No dice.<\/p>\n<p>A Swindler will find every reason under the sun to avoid paying you what they agreed to. They\u2019re a master of excuses! One day, they may have some unexpected emergency in their personal life that prevents them from answering any of your calls. The next, they may suddenly have an issue with <a href=\"\/blog\/2017\/01\/wow-event-planning-clients-customer-service-part-two\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the service you provided them<\/a> (that they conveniently never mentioned before). You get the idea.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, their hope is that if they dodge you long enough, you\u2019ll eventually give up and stop coming after them for payment.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-2020-07-13T232557.844.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18696\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-2020-07-13T232557.844.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-2020-07-13T232557.844.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-2020-07-13T232557.844-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Learn your lesson quickly: only give a Swindler ONE chance, and only one. If they burn you once, they\u2019ll be guaranteed to try it again. Use your best judgment to go about trying to get your money from them, but know that you may have no choice but to take the loss (unless you\u2019re willing to escalate the matter and take them to court).<\/p>\n<p>A solid <a href=\"\/blog\/2019\/11\/event-planner-contract-dos-and-donts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">event planning contract<\/a> with firm payment deadlines can help protect you against Swindlers. These often require 1\/3 payment before any work starts, 1\/3 at a later date, and the final 1\/3 anywhere from 30 or 60 days before the event. This way, if the client tries to swindle you, you can stop working with them immediately. Plus, they won\u2019t get to benefit from the fruits of your labor!<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, it\u2019ll be <em>their <\/em>loss in the end!<\/p>\n<p>Either way, if a client doesn\u2019t hold up their end of the bargain and gives you trouble when payment time comes around, do NOT ever work with them again. Save yourself the headache.<\/p>\n<p>Can you think of other nightmare clients that weren\u2019t included on this list? Let us know in the comments below!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ready to begin your event planning classes and earn your certification? Enroll in QC\u2019s leading <\/strong><a href=\"\/online-event-courses\/event-and-wedding-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Event &amp; Wedding Planning Course<\/strong><\/a><strong> today!<\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019m going to let you in on a little secret\u2026 A major (but often unmentioned) part of your event planning training is learning this valuable lesson: you are NOT obligated to work with clients who actively choose to disrespect you! 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