Client nitpicking - what should I do? Feeling extremely frustrated

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Engage them early on in the process let them feel like they "own" the deliverable. Monitor the versions and align with the Partner on a cap (e.g., no more than 5). Finally, ask for prior examples - have found that clients who love to nit do so out of insecurity and haven't done this before. Ask for a sample. Takes the air out of their balloon.

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Feel being bullied..good thing is that the team is supportive

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Remind them you bill by the hours.

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Smile :D they're probably just in a bad mood.

Comes with the territory

Can you define the nitpicking In your situation? Am curious what defines it.

Did everything based on guidance received client. Reviewed and got sign off for all the deliverables. Client then changed story and wouldn't admit that they are wrong

Bring a witness to the mtgs.

Keep a decision log as part of meeting notes and email that to the group / them afterwards. CYA

^all of the above. Sorry OP -hope you are able to get out soon!

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