Be Careful of FREE Advice!

I think this video says it all. It’s easy, especially starting out, to take FREE advice too readily. Be smart, be strategic!

How can you weed through all the FREE advice on social media and make smart choices for your business?

Ann Evanston, MA, has been named by About.com as one of the Top Six Marketing Consultants, Feb 2011, and recognized in the Huffington Post for her unique approach in using Facebook to increase profits though giving. In October 2008 Ann created the Social Networking Coaching Club, a forum where you get personalized support to learn how to “discover your REAL edge” and make more online in less time with integrity.
  • http://www.vickidellojoio.com Vicki Dello Joio

    great video, Ann! It has been a kinda surreal experience for me when I’ve listened to someone with no cred in my field go on and on about topics I know they don’t really know. Love to know how you handled it n the moment—were you just amused, irritated, protective? a combo? ANd I appreciate your turning this too good advice about how/where you get advice and how to ground it.

  • http://www.warrior-preneur.com Ann Evanston

    Sure, I think there is a difference though when an expert, paid in a field gives, versus a novice that isn't paid, advises – true?

  • http://www.warrior-preneur.com Ann Evanston

    I absolutely agree Silvia, I did a very popular post called “Six Warning Signs Your Social Media Expert might be a Fake” for just that reason, when you hire someone you should still do your homework!

  • http://www.warrior-preneur.com Ann Evanston

    Sure, I think there is a difference though when an expert, paid in a field gives, versus a novice that isn't paid, advises – true?

  • http://www.warrior-preneur.com Ann Evanston

    I absolutely agree Silvia, I did a very popular post called “Six Warning Signs Your Social Media Expert might be a Fake” for just that reason, when you hire someone you should still do your homework!

  • candacecdavenport

    lol- you get what you pay for! (and that applies even to paid advice!) However, as you say, depending on your homework of the person offering free advice, free advice can be good (for example, this video. It is “free” advice, but great!)

  • silviajohnson

    love this post and it also applies for paid “experts”. I've had my fair share of learnings in that arena too. I now have a list of questions I ask before taking any advice.

  • kristenlazzara

    Good advice on the advice topic, Ann. I've paid accounting and legal professionals $350 an hour for “professional” advice…..and gotten bad and erroneous info. To expand on Sharon's comment, check out your potential source of paid advice, too.

  • http://www.sendoutcards.com/shiebing Sharon Hiebing

    My daddy always told me to “consider the source.” It was powerful advice then, and still guides me to this day. Great video, Ann!