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34. Should freelancers ever work for free?

15 Minute Freelancer

English - September 17, 2021 00:00 - 15 minutes - 10.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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Would you ever work for free? Most freelancers have been asked to do unpaid work at some point in their career, and usually the golden rule is to grab that big red flag and say no. After all, exposure doesn't pay the bills. But what if there are some situations where it makes sense?  In this episode, Louise Shanahan shares three scenarios where working for free might be worth it.

Louise Shanahan is a freelance health copywriter and content marketer. She's on a mission to help others build a freelance business that feels easy and works for them – in weekly snack-sized bites.

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