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Well I had a big AHA! moment awhile ago. I had agreed to meet a new date, but he hadn't made firm plans and the voicemails left were focused on what was going on in his day, and nothing about where and when to meet. We'd been talking for over a week and I realized the closer the time got that this wasn't a fit for me. Our conversations didn't make me smile, grin, or giggle, instead I couldn't find the common happy factor.
 Suddenly I realized he didn't have the minimum criteria for me to meet him face to face. He didn't make me smile. I love to laugh and am actively looking for that guy who brings laughter with him. No, I'm not talking about a standup comic, I just notice when I talk to someone whether they make me smile. I pay attention to texts, emails, and voicemails and if I get a grin or giggle. It matters to me, this is my minimum criteria. And since I know those that do make me smile, I know it is entirely possible.
I realized that at the same time this applies easily to clients you have and customers you do business with. It's important to create your minimum criteria (doubting that laughter is one, but how great if it is, lol). And when a new client or customer falls outside your minimum criteria, you politely refer them out. No matter how hungry you might be, when you breach your minimum boundaries you will give up your peace of mind, your profit, and your patience at the very least. Honor yourself and your business will grow.
 So c'mon now, get together that short list of minimum criteria of the client, project, or customer you want to work with. It can include basics like minimum investment they make in your product or services and important factors like do they fit the hours you want to work or will working with them require time beyond your normal comfort zone. Be aware, pay attention and stop taking whoever shows up. You deserve better, you have specific talents and gifts, stand in your value.
I am learning lots of priceless lessons in dating that I can apply to many other areas of my life, hope that sharing these nuggets is of benefit!
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Note from Melissa: Lessons in Client Profiling I Learned While Dating
