When you need to cut client communication temporarily to be more productive .
Overview
Learning to set communication boundaries with your clients is an essential skill that’s difficult to master at first. But with practice, you’ll learn to let your clients know when and how they should communicate with you.
Hi <Client>,
I appreciate all the feedback and enjoy our communication, but I need to focus my energy on completing <client project>.
I work best when I’m not distracted. Therefore, I’ll be removing myself from all communication devices until I’ve completed the work. During this time, I won’t be responding to emails, texts or taking any calls.
Let’s agree to resume communication on <insert date>, when I’ll send over <work deliverable> and we can discuss your feedback.
Sound good?
<You>
Notes & Strategy
Setting boundaries is an essential business skill you must master.
It takes practice and will become a game-changer for your productivity.
Make it clear to your clients that to produce your best work, you must eliminate all distractions for a certain amount of time.
Inform your clients that they are more than welcome to resume communication after your “distraction-free” time.
The best time to renew contact is after you’ve delivered the work and it’s time for them to give you feedback.