Comments on: Be Careful of FREE Advice!

By: Ann Evanston

Ann Evanston — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 21:58:14 +0000

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?

By: Ann Evanston

Ann Evanston — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 21:57:00 +0000

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!

By: Ann Evanston

Ann Evanston — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:58:14 +0000

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?

By: Ann Evanston

Ann Evanston — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:57:00 +0000

By: candacecdavenport

candacecdavenport — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 14:17:31 +0000

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!)

By: silviajohnson

silviajohnson — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:39:49 +0000

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.

By: kristenlazzara

kristenlazzara — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:29:22 +0000

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.

By: Sharon Hiebing

Sharon Hiebing — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:54:06 +0000

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