Episode 2: Why You Should Charge For Consultations

by clientdev
August 28, 2026

In today’s episode we’re debunking one of the most common myths when it comes to your business: the idea that free consultations generate more business. 

From why giving away your services for free can result in fewer quality conversions to how to effectively leverage your consultation services, this episode will walk you through how to use consultations to generate income and quality conversions.

 

In today’s episode we’re debunking one of the most common myths when it comes to your business: the idea that free consultations generate more business. 

From why giving away your services for free can result in fewer quality conversions to how to effectively leverage your consultation services, this episode will walk you through how to use consultations to generate income and quality conversions.

 

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