How to have an uncomfortable conversation with your client

When a client's behavior is cause for an uncomfortable conversation, it shouldn't be a surprise when it takes place.

By Piyush Patel | February 22, 2018 at 09:06 AM

Marcus looked confused as I got up from the table.

“That's…that's it?” he stammered.

The two of us had just finished having a nice lunch together. Our conversation mostly revolved around a shared interest in the local NBA team.

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