Paid for Pitch Raises?

[reggaepass at aol.com]

Ric and list,

  I live and work in suburban Southern California. While setting the 
appointment on the phone, I prepare people for the possibility of a 
pitch raise (at extra cost).

  I did some VERY discounted work for private clients and stores when I 
was just beginning (first several months or so). Now, after thirty plus 
years in the biz, I STILL work for "free" on occasion, but only in 
pursuit of higher education (such as working in the shop of a 
state-of-the-art rebuilder for a day). Excellent investment!

 Alan Eder

 -----Original Message-----
  .... investement in ones own education/experience is worth doing a 
good deal of extra work with out direct monetary compensation. Mistake 
me not however.... you definitely want to keep your customers on their 
toes... it doesnt do to let folks get the idea they can exploit you. 
But learning something through experience is a reward as well... and 
every bit as important a one as money. 
  
 Just my two cents 
  
 RicB 
  
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