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Should I Charge for a Consultation?
Choose between a free fit call, paid consultation, or commitment deposit based on the value delivered, preparation required, and no-show pressure.
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Free fit call
The purpose is mutual qualification and preparation is limited. Keep it short, structured, and separate from substantive advice.
Do not hide a sales call behind a consultation fee. Do not give substantial professional work away merely because charging feels awkward.
Why this tool exists
There is no universal rule that every consultation should be free or paid. A short mutual-fit conversation is different from a prepared advisory session. This planner helps consultants, advisors, agencies, and other professionals match the payment model to what the meeting actually delivers, without disguising a sales call as paid advice or giving substantive work away by default.
Frequently Asked Questions
A short call focused only on mutual fit can reasonably be free. A meeting that delivers tailored analysis or advice is a stronger candidate for a fee.
A deposit can protect a scarce appointment when commitment matters but the call itself remains primarily a fit conversation.
Yes, if the eligibility and time window are clear before payment.
No. It recommends a model. Pricing still depends on your expertise, market, scope, and professional obligations.
No. The decision runs entirely in your browser.
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