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Podcast: A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative Coach
Episode: Should You Ever Work for Free? The Truth About Unpaid Work in the Creative Industry
Description: "Unfortunately, I can't take on any unpaid work to help you make money at this time." You've probably seen this phrase floating around—and while I get the sentiment, the reality is more nuanced.🎠Yes, you should have a circle of creatives you collaborate with and uplift.📜 If you’re doing unpaid work, everyone should know their role and what they stand to gain. The person who benefits the most from the project should be doing the brunt of the work and securing funding—not just relying on others to work for free.💰 If there’s outside funding, people should get paid...