I replied to that email from the startup founder explaining that I could do what he asked, but I’d need to be paid for it. As a freelancer, I explained, it simply wasn’t viable for me to help pro bono, but if he wanted to hire me as a consultant, I’d welcome the discussion. He said he’d get back to me with a budget.
Six months later, I’m still waiting. In the meantime, I’ve become an outspoken proponent for the pick-your-brain fee.
via forge.medium.com