Hey Boss!

Even the best client relationships hit bumps, whether from delays, unclear expectations, or fading communication. The longer you wait to address it, the harder it is to repair. 

Fixing the relationship isn’t about apologizing endlessly, it’s about rebuilding trust through ownership and clear action. Today, I’m breaking down the 3 key steps to repair a client relationship before it’s too late.

Let’s dive in!

GROWTH HACK
3 steps to repair a client relationship before it’s too late 🤝

Here’s how to turn things around before the relationship is beyond saving:

1. Address the issue directly 💬

Silence fuels frustration. Be proactive in acknowledging the problem.

What to do:

1. Reach out with a short, sincere message asking for a quick check-in.

2. Avoid defensiveness—focus on understanding their experience and what went wrong.

3. Summarize their concerns in your own words to show you truly listened.
   

2. Take responsibility and reset expectations 🔧

Trust is rebuilt through ownership, not excuses.

What to do:

1. Be transparent about what caused the issue, even if it’s uncomfortable.

2. Present a clear plan for how you’ll fix it, including deadlines or deliverables.

3. Schedule a follow-up meeting to review progress and keep communication consistent.
   

3. Add unexpected value to rebuild goodwill 🎁

Actions speak louder than apologies.

What to do:

1. Offer a small gesture of goodwill, such as an extra deliverable, a bonus service, or a quick win that matters to them.

2. Frame it as appreciation for their patience, not as a bribe.

3. Keep going above expectations until the trust fully resets.

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AI can help you repair client relationships faster and more thoughtfully:

1. Ask AI to draft a calm, empathetic message addressing client concerns without sounding defensive.
   

2. Have AI summarize your client’s communication history to identify patterns or recurring issues.
   

3. Use AI to build a structured action plan with clear next steps and milestones.
   

4. Prompt AI to brainstorm small value-add ideas or goodwill gestures that fit your business model.

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LINK LOVE
Handy resources

Here are some resources to dive deeper into client relationship repair:

👉 Tips for Repairing a Bad Client Relationship

👉 How to Build Meaningful Client Relationships

👉 How to Repair a Client Relationship After You’ve Missed the Mark

👉 It’s Your Fault: 5 Steps to Repair A Client Relationship

👉 Get your free 14-day trial of Book Like A Boss

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THAT'S A WRAP
Quick recap

Client relationships don’t break overnight, and they don’t heal overnight either. But with proactive communication, accountability, and genuine effort, most can be saved.

So don’t wait for your next client issue to explode. Start building habits of transparency and follow-up now, so trust never fades in the first place.

As always, if you need help with anything, just reply to this email :)

~ Justin and the BLAB team

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