The Freelancers' Show

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 freeCan lead to additional marketing opportunities 9:00: Avoiding freebie requests Give the impression that you are not available for free servicesRemain approachable, though 12:30: Have some material available for free Have a topical index so people can have their questions answeredAnswer questions on a blog, podcast or newsletterOffer 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 audienceTime = Money 23:15: Can freebie requests start a client relationship? Could turn into paid workOr 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 conversationNo presumptions that you have t