223 FS How to Handle Being Asked for Freebies

1:00: Topic introduction: When people ask for freebies

• Requests from friends, neighbors, family

4:40: Requests for unpaid consulting

• Sometimes it makes sense to offer this for free
• Can lead to additional marketing opportunities

9:00: Avoiding freebie requests

• Give the impression that you are not available for free services
• Remain approachable, though

12:30: Have some material available for free

• Have a topical index so people can have their questions answered

• Answer questions on a blog, podcast or newsletter
• Offer a book or subscription that is a fraction of your main service

21:00: Using freebie requests and questions to help narrow your market

• Know what content is high-quality for your audience
• Time = Money

23:15: Can freebie requests start a client relationship?

• Could turn into paid work
• Or could be that the potential clients are clueless about how your business works

27:30: How a potential client can show that they value your time

• Offers to pay for a quick conversation
• No presumptions that you have time to deal with random question

28:50: Solutions that can help

• Calendly can help
• Offer a strategy call as an hourly service

33:00: Sometimes you just have to say no

• Choose between your time/ability and being helpful
• Don’t damage your business or your personal life, find a balance
• OPA: Other People’s Agenda

38:30: Wrap up suggestions

• Point to free resources
• Schedule a phone call
• Share your time commitments to discourage them
• Send to another provider (pros and cons)

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