Ask What is your strategy for dealing with scope creep on a fixed-price project?

[Brendan]

Scope creep happens when a client starts asking for extra work that was not part of the original plan you both agreed on. This is a big problem because you end up working more hours for the same amount of money which reduces your total profit. You have to find a way to stop this from happening while still keeping the relationship with the client very friendly and professional. How do you manage these extra requests without losing money on your projects?