28/05/2025
“When Clients Become Friends (But Friends Don’t Always Become Clients)”
One of the quiet truths in starting a business is this:
Sometimes, strangers will believe in you
before your own friends do.
A client—someone who barely knows you—
will pay your rate, respect your time,
and tell others about your work.
They’ll cheer you on,
not because of history,
but because they see value.
Meanwhile, a friend?
Minsan sila pa ‘yung magtatawad.
Sila pa ‘yung magsasabing,
“Libre mo na lang.”
It’s not bitterness.
It’s reality.
When a client chooses you,
they’re not choosing out of loyalty or obligation—
they’re choosing out of belief.
And over time, that respect turns into rapport.
That transaction turns into trust.
And slowly, they don’t just become repeat clients—
they become real friends.
This teaches us something deeper:
Support isn’t always loud.
And it doesn’t always come from those closest to you.
But keep showing up.
Keep delivering with integrity.
Keep honoring your work.
Because the right people will find you—
and often, they’ll start as strangers
who see your worth
before anyone else does.
