6. Don’t be afraid to say no
Even early on, saying “I’d love to collaborate, but I’m prioritizing paid projects right now” sets a tone of confidence and professionalism. You can be kind and assert boundaries.
Exposure doesn’t pay rent—trust me, I’ve tried. Now I’m designing my eviction notice. 😅
But not all unpaid work is a scam—if you set the terms. Here’s how to make “exposure” work for you, not against you. 👇
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5. Give yourself a cap
Limit how many “exposure-based” projects you take per year/month. Your time is valuable—invest it where it grows your brand, not someone else’s.
@elonmusk@elonmusk sweetheart that doesn't get rid of the problem you helped create. My idiot friend (MAGA) came crying to me about losing his screen-printing business.
We joke, but here’s the move:
If it’s not your gig, pass it to someone in your circle.
Keep the connection. Support your network.
You never know what comes back around.
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@Kovalchuk_logos Do me a favor. Find someone who is good at modeling and mock up a few more dinosaurs. I think you've found the next Ms. Rachel.
There's another guy on here who had a 3D dinosaur and honestly I think you guys should link up and turn this into a show. Pitch the idea.