# 496 - How to Say No Without Ruining a Relationship

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Podcast: [The Marie Forleo Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-marie-forleo-podcast-743226)
Published: 2026-06-23T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/how-to-say-no-ultimate-guide
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## Resource

Saying no is one of the most powerful skills you can develop - and one of the hardest. This episode is your complete toolkit, covering how to turn down requests with kindness and class in almost any situation: friends, clients, collaborators, and even your boss. Plus, Marie shares 19 word-for-word scripts so you never have to funble through an awkward "no" again. If you prefer vide or want closed captions, you can watch all our episodes on YouTube → http://www.youtube.com/marieforleo COME SAY HI! Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/marieforleo X: http://www.x.com/marieforleo MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: Watch my Free Masterclass: 3 Sneaky Mistakes that Kill Productivity & Tank Profits → https://www.marieforleo.com/freeclass Get Your Personalized Revenue Plan & Get More Clients in 30 Days → https://checkout.marieforleo.com/get-more-clients-in-30-days Build Your $250K Offer in Minutes Using my Proven Frameworks → https://checkout.marieforleo.com/build-your-250k-offer If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review!

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