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What 15 years of running a studio taught me about clients

Sugandhi Luthra · 25 May 2026

What 15 years of running a studio taught me about clients

Lessons from 50+ brands across two countries — what the best clients have in common, and what we now say no to.

I started SilverTree the year before Instagram launched its first ads. A lot has changed. But the things that make a client relationship work haven't.

The best clients I've worked with — across hospitality, wellness, F&B, fashion — share three traits. They trust the process. They have a point of view. And they understand that brand is a long game, not a launch.

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