Working For Free Is Not A Sustainable Business Model

Comparing Spec Work and Pro Bono Work

Neither speculative nor pro bono work generate income for you. With each, you’re working for free. In this episode I compare the concepts of spec and pro bono work, lay out reasons why you should pursue one and entirely avoid the other, and offer a safe approach to accepting and managing pro bono projects.

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