And my product is going to change the world– you don’t want to miss out.

When you’ve made us a lot of money, I’ll happily introduce you to some important people I know.

You could get rich working for me.

Let me now write 6 detailed paragraphs with strategy and optimization questions I have, which will only take 5 minutes for you to quickly answer.

I know your agency has a process and charges a fee for private consulting with your CEO– but it would be smart for you to take this one for free.

Actually, I change my mind– there are so many agencies that can do it cheaper. And the free help you’ve already provided out of kindness is enough that I think I can hand it to another person to hopefully implement.

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Don’t let this happen to you, my friend.

Qualify your prospects to show respect for your time.

Do you see highly trained and experienced professionals like doctors begging for business and giving out free services in the hopes of getting a client?

Even if they can’t afford you, it doesn’t hurt to give them 5 minutes of your time (if actually 5 minutes) and point them to articles you’ve written.

Value your time!

Dennis Yu

Dennis Yu is co-author of the #1 best selling book on Amazon in social media, The Definitive Guide to TikTok Ads. He has spent a billion dollars on Facebook ads across his agencies and agencies he advises. Mr. Yu is the "million jobs" guy-- on a mission to create one million jobs via hands-on social media training, partnering with universities and professional organizations. You can find him quoted in major publications and on television such as CNN, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, NPR, and LA Times. Clients have included Nike, Red Bull, the Golden State Warriors, Ashley Furniture, Quiznos-- down to local service businesses like real estate agents and dentists. He's spoken at over 750 conferences in 20 countries, having flown over 6 million miles in the last 30 years to train up young adults and business owners. He speaks for free as long as the organization believes in the job-creation mission and covers business class travel. You can find him hiking tall mountains, eating chicken wings, and taking Kaqun oxygen baths-- likely in a city near you.

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