This week's podcast episode is all about something that's been a hot topic lately - working for free. As entrepreneurs, we've probably all been in that situation where we're asked to work for free in exchange for "exposure" or to build up our portfolio. But is it really worth it?

In this episode, we'll dive into why we shouldn't be working for free, except in a few select circumstances. When we work for free, it undervalues our work and makes it harder to charge what we're worth later on. We'll also talk about how some big companies try to get small businesses to work for free and why we should be careful about those offers.

I'll share some personal stories about turning down requests to speak or lead workshops for free, even for International Women's Day. It's important to stand in our power and charge for our expertise, especially when it's for a company that isn't likely to become a paying customer.

So tune in to hear more about why free doesn't pay the bills and why we need to value our work. And here are three key takeaways to keep in mind:

• Working for free can undervalue our work and make it harder to charge what we're worth later on.
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• Some big companies might try to get small businesses to work for free, but we need to be careful and evaluate if it's really worth it.
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• It's important to stand in our power and charge for our expertise, even if it's for a company that isn't likely to become a paying customer.