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@ Jason Ansley | Fractional COO | $BTC
2025-02-01 22:32:51
# When a Client Wants Out…& A Yellow Flag Appears
This week was an interesting one with a client that wants to exit our agreement early.
*(Totally fine. It happens and usually when one or both parties want to part ways, unless it's marriage, then it's at minimum a Yellow Flag if not a Red Flag that should be observed).*
I tend to work with clients that have multiple irons in the fire, hence why they need someone like me to come along side them and provide guidance and help root them in the area they must focus on.
There is a strong parallel with this irregardless of whether it's #business #life or #impact
This client had big goals, but like many business owners, they defaulted to reactionary decisions instead of a structured plan. That’s when the Yellow Flag turned into a pattern I’ve seen before—Random Acts of X.
# The Cost of Random Acts of X
If your solution is:
A. Throw money at it, and/or
B. Fire, Aim, Ready...instead of Ready, Aim, Fire
This WILL result in Random Acts of X (wherein X is whatever your are focused on, ie Marketing...aka Random Acts of Marketing essentially equates to the proverbial "throw spaghetti on the wall")
*Is that really a thing? Like do Italians or some other cultures actually throw spaghetti on the wall to see if it "sticks"? Inquiring minds want to know! 🤷♂️*
As I mentioned, my clients tend to have a lot of things they are trying to accomplish at once. This leads to fragmented efforts and lack luster results.
That being said, I approach everything as a relationship. Afterall, I believe:
### Leadership = Relationships!
With this particular client there was one project he abruptly ended. Again, that's fine...it's their business...
Since I'm there to help them lead well, I reminded them this is a relationship and asked "What's next that you want me to focus on?"
We got on the same page with the new project and not even 2 days later that's where the Yellow Flag appeared in the form of issue A (just throw money at it).
# Shortcuts Lead to Ghost Towns (Buying Followers Won’t Work)
You see, they wanted me to lead a marketing campaign to build relationships with people their company could sponsor. ***BUT*** they just wanted to "buy followers".
When I noticed one of their social accounts has 28k followers and on average *only 14 impressions per post*...
I asked "How's that working out for ya?"
You see folks, **real relationships take time!**
One cannot simply "throw money at it" and expect sound, sustainable results.
***If you’re buying an audience instead of building one, you won’t have a community—you'll have a ghost town.***
## What Fake Engagement Looks Like in Business & Family
Think of it this way...
Imagine all you did in your family's relationships was throw money at it. You just "bought followers" in the form of taking this trip, buying that thing for them; and you totally avoided the time investment the relationship requires?
Sure...you might have been physically there...but **were you present**?
I run into this often with my son. He wants me to watch him play a video game. And during that time together what is he doing? He keeps looking over his shoulder to make sure I'm paying attention to HIM and not clandestinely on my phone.
Same goes for his Basketball...he wants me there rebounding for him...not sitting in a chair idly watching.
# Are You Present or Just Physically There?
Business Owners and Leaders!
Husbands, Wives, and Parents!
People whom desire to have an impact!
**The Process is the Shortcut!**
Play silly games. Win silly prizes.
Intentionally build relationships. Reap rewards forever.
It's...
That...
Simple...
Easy? Not really...especially for someone like me whom is just as keen to spend time in nature or chillaxing with a cup of coffee on the back porch, thinking (and wishing my garden was growing better LOL).
But simple? Yes!
**Create the process, execute the process, refine the process, and repeat.**
# The Process is the Shortcut...
*Your Next Step: Cut the Shortcuts. Build the Process.*
So—where do you need to refine your process today?
💡 **What’s one way you can be more present in a relationship this week?**
💡 **What can you eliminate to move you closer to real impact—instead of just chasing more?**
🔹 Drop your answer below 👇
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***Jason Ansley** is the founder of **Above The Line Leader**, where he provides tailored leadership support and operational expertise to help business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders thrive.*
***Want to strengthen your leadership and enhance operational excellence?**
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*📌 This article first appeared on Nostr. You can also find more Business Leadership Articles and content at:
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