Where "Free" Turns Into Burnout

February 19
32 mins

Episode Description

Tyler breaks down how to protect your time from the very first inquiry without sounding defensive or arrogant. The goal is simple: give value up front, but stop donating real consulting work to people who are still shopping.

Show Notes: 
00:00 Free work becomes the expectation
00:20 Why this starts at the first inquiry
05:50 Stop consulting for free
08:50 How to set boundaries without sounding rude
11:21 Lead example: the "roof leak" rabbit hole
15:48 Pushback, reputation & holding the line
21:05 Lead example: the "simple" hood swap
30:59 Wrap: plant the seed & point to resources

Video Version:
https://youtu.be/B2xaYeIL6Qw

 

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Tyler Grace 

Podcast Produced By:

Motif Media

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