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
Jun 29
ATG 288 | The First Key to Bravery (And Why You'll Never Be Brave Without It)
Want to know the secret to bravery? It's not what you think. In this episode, part of my "Bravest Summer Ever" series, I'm revealing the first of three keys to bravery, and it's so obvious you might miss it: goals. Here's the truth: no one is brave "just because." That would be d ... Show More
13m 51s
Jun 22
ATG 287 | Bravest Summer Ever: Why Fear Has Had Enough of a Run (Part 1)
Fear had a pretty good run the last few years. It kicked our butts, didn't it? But I'm over it, and I think it's time we take back the territory we lost. That's why I'm starting a new 5 episode series called "Bravest Summer Ever." In this first episode, I'm breaking down three re ... Show More
15m 27s
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 40s