Have you ever had customers who didn’t pay you on time - or at all? It's the WORST. Doing your best work for a client -  only to be left waiting for payment that never arrives. It's a frustrating experience that can leave you feeling undervalued and discouraged. But let's be honest - are you setting yourself up to be taken advantage of?  In this episode, we tackle the thorny issue of non-paying clients head-on. As creatives, we often shy away from discussing money matters, but it's time to change that narrative. We'll explore practical strategies to ensure you get paid for your hard work, and how to set clear boundaries from the start.What you'll learn in this episode :Why non-payment happens and how to prevent itHow to communicate  payment terms clearlyWhy certain payment methods might be encouraging clients to ignore youTap to send us a text! Support the showJoin our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a Christian creator. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to creatively confident! GodandGigs.com/membership PODCAST MERCHGet God and Gigs themed gear, clothing and accessories HERE! GOT VALUE FROM THIS PODCAST? If so, please share your: TIME: Send this episode to someone who you know would enjoy it TALENT: Email your art or music to add to our community to allen@godandgigs.com TREASURE: Tap HERE to help support God and Gigs with a donation! Want to be a guest on The God and Gigs Show? Send us a message on PodMatch, here!