Most freelancers hop from gig to gig. That means a lot of endings. Sometimes, a one-time project turns into a repeat client, but sometimes your client disappears forever.

If you’re careful, you can use your “goodbye” to increase the probability of working with a client again. And since keeping a client is about is way more easier than finding a new one, there’s no excuse for not following these 3 simple steps at the end of a gig.