I get asked why I don’t have a patreon or some other way for people to send $$ if they want. It’s because my business intuition tells me that’s a bad idea. If people want to support me they can refer established tech companies to my business. Not sure why this is my intuition yet
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I think it falls under the “Never charge for coffee meetings” line of thinking.
@patio11 also commonly talks about how he either gives advice for free or for very large consulting fees most can’t afford. That line of thought.6 replies 1 retweet 91 likesShow this thread -
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Somebody once tried to put a cash tip in my hands at a conference. I noped out of it so hard I was worried I was impolite, but that is also my considered reaction. CEOs don't take tips. In return for no substantial amount of money it says "I'm grasping and unserious" to buyers.
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Oh god that story is making me cringe so hard. Was the vibe old-grandpa-giving-cash or something much worse?
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Just "Oh I'm such a fan of your work. Here, take some money." "... That's not something I do. Glad you like the work." "Really you can have it." "It would cause me headaches, international taxes etc etc, maybe just give it to charity and think of me." Poorly calibrated, not bad.
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