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#072 | Should You Work For FREE?
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This week, we’re diving into one of the most debated topics in the creative industry: Should you work for free?
We break it down across different experience levels because the answer really depends on context.
If you’re a beginner, shooting for free might actually be worth it. It can help you build your portfolio, gain hands-on experience, and explore different niches of the creative industry. But once you're more experienced, it's a different game. You’ve already got the portfolio, you've worked with big names, and your time is better spent pursuing high-value, paid work in your niche... not random unpaid shoots that don’t align with your goals.
We also unpack the idea of value exchange, just because it’s unpaid doesn’t mean it’s worthless. Sometimes you're gaining access to a valuable network, opening doors for future projects, or gaining long-term exposure that could pay off well beyond the shoot.
We share our personal rules, client red flags, and decision-making process when it comes to taking on unpaid work. And when to absolutely say no.
Oh! And we’re hyped to say this is our first video episode back! You can now watch the full episode on YouTube as well!
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