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Originally Posted by keysync
I listened to a guy that was going to "coach" me into this business.
About $600 later he's no where to be seen and won't answer my messages.
Goes both ways.
If someone would honestly "coach" me saying do this, do that, then do this. I wouldn't have a problem. My problem now is going to be when I hear. Hey I need money so we can do this or that for you.. That's when I gotta draw the line.
It sucks but I'm not a rich fuck that can just piss away cash like that.
Time I do have, Trust in strangers on gfy, not so much...
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For every "real" consultant there is 1000 fakes. I've been hit up by a number of people looking to give me advice on what I do for a fee, some people email me over and over... not to toot my own horn, I know more than most.
On the flip side, I have spent hours and hours preparing stuff for potential clients and they never paid, or made up every excuse why they couldn't pay. One I have been chasing for 2 years that owes me $6k... I'll never see it tho.
However when paying for something, always look for a contract and payment terms. with people that I work with, everything is done through a contract and very clear outline of what will be provided. Billing is mostly done invoice 30 day net unless I am buying media, I dont float loans.
My
tho, its always difficult to produce solid referrals. I find this one of the toughest parts because no one wants to admit they hired someone or be bothered. I had two clients in the past but asked not to long ago to be taken off the list because they don't want to deal with the questions and emails.
Tough world