Ask What is one red flag in a potential client that signals a difficult engagement ahead?

[Brendan]

There are always warning signs that show a client will be very hard to work with even before you sign a contract. Some people call these warning signs red flags, and they can save you from a lot of future stress. For example, a client who complains about every past freelancer they hired is usually trouble. What specific bad behavior do you look out for that makes you decide not to work with a person?