Two strengths
- Protected time and cash
- Clients respect your process
Freelancer archetype
The Fortress
Contract first, coffee second.
Your time and cash are protected, and clients respect your process. Just make sure the walls don’t keep out the good ones.
Find your archetype
The pattern behind your client work
“Contract first, coffee second.”
Your strengths are real. One small habit can make them work better for you.
Biggest risk
Rigidity can scare off good-fit clients.
Your protective habit
Paid add-on menu
Make “yes” easy and paid: a menu of add-ons with prices, not a wall of clauses.
Explore the other archetypes
Just for fun. Tips are general business practices, not legal advice — for a contract with real money at stake, get it reviewed.