How do you say no to friends who want you to work for free without damaging the relationship? I doubt there’s an entrepreneur out there that hasn’t had to ask this question at some point. If you're a photographer, a designer, a developer, a writer, a personal trainer, a doctor, a mechanic, a hairstylist, a lawyer, an illustrator, a dog walker, or a billion o ... Show More
Oct 5
ATG 302 | Awesome Isn’t Accidental
You've never met someone who accidentally got in shape, accidentally achieved financial freedom, or accidentally built an awesome marriage. In this episode, kicking off a new series based on my upcoming book, The Three Minute Mindset, I'm sharing one of my most powerful soundtrac ... Show More
11m 49s
Sep 28
ATG 301 | Obstacles Are Features
If you ski, try not to fall near the lift. Yard sales are hard enough without an audience. But from the lift you'll also see snowboarders hunting for trouble on purpose: rails, jumps and half pipes. In terrain parks, they don't call those things obstacles. They call them features ... Show More
14m 25s
Sep 2023
When Clients Say, “Can You Do It For Free And I Will Pay Later…” And You Say, “…"
Are you a service provider, freelancer, or business owner looking to master the art of client negotiations and handle those tricky "free services" requests like a pro?In this episode, renowned business mentor and entrepreneur, Dan Lok, delves into a common challenge faced by many ... Show More
6m 30s
Jan 2022
How to make sure you're paid for your time and work
Time is money. But often, especially in the creative industries, trying to advance your career can mean literally selling yourself short. It's commonplace and borderline expected, depending on where you are in your career, to have to offer time and labor for free or for deeply di ... Show More
20m 45s
Feb 2021
001: Ethics as an Employee
What do you do when you’re the employee of a firm and you go to meet with someone, let’s say a client or a contractor, and that person tells you that they want to hire you, not your firm. They want to you, specifically, to work on their project, on your own. A question of ethics ... Show More
9m 18s