There is no such thing as a free consultation

Call me a cynic, but it might not make me wrong.

I received the following message via LinkedIn. I decided to redact the identifying details as I wish the sender and their business no harm.

My primary problem with the message is the concept of enjoying a 30-minute consulation. Surely they mean they want to pitch to me if I say yes? Please be more transparent with your words. And, while you’re at it, I can’t see the benefits to me.

This is really my second point: what are the benefits to me? The message really doesn’t make sense to me. Perhaps it’s because I am not in AI, robotics or automotive.

This also makes me think about how we all should value our time. 30-minutes is worth quite a lot to me.

There is no such thing as a free lunch There is no such thing as a free consultation.

Kevin Harrington Partner

Kevin Harrington is a Partner at Exit Factor UK, helping SME owners increase business value & build a rewarding, well-planned exit. Former CMO at BBC Worldwide.

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