The Price of Free: How Giving Too Much Away is Killing Your Business

Are free trials, free consultations, or “just a few hours” of free work really helping you grow your business? Or are they actually KILLING your profit, authority, and sanity?

In this eye-opening episode of SoTellUs Time, Trevor exposes the hidden dangers of giving away too much for free — and how this nice guy strategy is keeping you broke, burned out, and begging for better clients. 😤

If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, consultant, or coach, and you’ve ever felt pressured to offer more just to close the sale, this is your wake-up call.

✅ Watch this before you give away one more “freebie.”

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🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

💥 Why We Feel Compelled to Give Too Much

• Scarcity mindset vs. abundance mindset — and how it's sabotaging your pricing

• How fear of rejection leads to over-delivering, underpricing, and burnout

• The psychological trap of “I need to prove my value first”

🧨 The Hidden Costs of ‘Free’

• Why free trials attract the WRONG clients (price shoppers + time wasters)

• How “free” reduces perceived value — and trains prospects to undervalue you

• The massive opportunity cost of giving away your time

🎯 How to Set Boundaries and Get Paid What You're Worth

• Give value, not access — how to position yourself as an expert from the first touchpoint

• How to create urgency without discounts or free trials

• Why clients pay for outcomes, not extras — and how to message your results

📈 Case Study: How SoTellUs Helped a Business Double Revenue Without Freebies

• A real-life story of a client drowning in freebies and bad leads…

• How we restructured their funnel with SoTellUs automation and reputation tools

• 30 days later? Fewer leads, better clients, and double the close rate

💰 How to Use ‘Free’ Strategically (Without Killing ROI)

• Lead magnets that build your list and authority

• Mini audits that show value without commitment

• How to convert “free engagement” into paying clients using SoTellUs automation

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🚀 Stop Giving It All Away — Start Getting Paid for Your Value

Your time is not free. Your knowledge is not free. Your business isn’t a charity.
If you're ready to attract serious clients, command premium pricing, and finally build a business that respects your boundaries — this episode is for you.

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👇 Resources Mentioned:

✅ Try SoTellUs FREE – The #1 Review + Automation Platform for Businesses
👉 https://www.SoTellUs.com

📣 Subscribe to SoTellUs Time for More Business Growth Strategies
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@sotellus

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💬 Drop a comment if you’ve ever felt stuck offering too much for free — and let’s talk about how to flip the script for profit.

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