Once upon a time when I was young, dumb and broke...

Something told me that if I offered my services for free, I would get paying customers.

(E no go better for that something)

Being young, dumb and broke, I decided to give it a try.

At that point in my life, I was consulting freelance for people who wanted to start online businesses.

I know what you're thinking. Online business consulting? For Naija?

Yes... like I said earlier...

I dinnor have sense.

Anyway... so when I put up the offer on facebook...

If you see rush...

My inbox wan full to overflowing.

There was only one BIG problem.

Nobody was buying. They will just come, ask what they want... I will give them all the advice in the world.

But when I talk money, they will disappear.

I was still doing this till one day, my mentor abused my life and taught me an important lesson.

There is a big difference between FREE and paying clients.

Free clients will come, use and then dump you when you try to get them to pay.

Paying clients, on the other hand, understand the value of what you bring to the table and they are happy to pay you for it.

I got out of that business but that lesson has stayed with me.

And hopefully it will now stay with you.

Bleep FREE. Also never do anything for clout (exposure).

If you can't deposit it in the bank or use it to pay your bills, it is NOT an acceptable form of payment for your hustle.

Amen, Somborri?

Do not fall for that shio

Yeah.

I had to learn through bad experience

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Do not fall for that shio