#140: How NOT to handle customer payment problems

Hi Bootstrappers,

This was a painful episode to record. I had problems getting some customers to pay. How I handled it was a cascade of mistakes. I tell Ed the story, and he gives me advice on what I should have done.

Listen to the episode here:
https://bootstrapped.fm/140-how-not-to-handle-customer-payment-problems/

Until next time,

Steve McLeod
Bootstrapped.fm

PS: We’re open for listener questions! Got a topic or question you’d like us to discuss on the podcast? Let us know on our discussion forum.
 

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