#4: How to Say NO to Free Work Requests with Jennifer Goforth Gregory

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Have a client asking for a free sample or a test project? Treasa and this week's co-host Jennifer Goforth Gregory have some pretty strong feelings on this issue. Bottom line: Can you afford to compromise your work's value or your business principles by giving your work away for free?
There's no escaping the fact that competition can be fierce in the freelance industry. But does it have to be a cutthroat world where you're constantly underbidding and dealing with impossible clients? Absolutely not! Jennifer and Treasa share wisdom and personal experiences alongside a healthy dose of reality checks. Remember, you deserve clients who value your work and respect your skills. So buckle up, freelancers, and prepare to hear some hard truths.
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Treasa Edmond is a content strategist and consultant, best-selling ghostwriter, and podcast host. On Boss Responses, Treasa and her weekly guest hosts explore how freelancers and small business owners can navigate the sometimes tricky path of client management and communication. She also teaches content professionals and small businesses how to create SEO-optimized content strategies so they can grow their businesses by connecting with their audiences.
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Jennifer Goforth Gregory has owned her own freelance content marketing business for the past 15 years. Her clients include IBM, Adobe, Google, HPE, Verizon, Meta/Facebook, Franklin Covey, IEEE and Microsoft. She also wrote the best selling book The Freelance Content Marketing Writer. She also founded and manages the Freelance Content Marketing Writer Facebook group, which is the largest community for freelance content marketing writers with over 8K members from across the globe. Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn
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Chapters

1. Clients Wanting Free Samples (00:00:00)

2. The Frustrations of Competing for Work (00:12:22)