Ask How do you handle clients who regularly ask for free brainstorming sessions or strategy input?

[Edward22]

Some clients get into the habit of asking for your ideas or opinions without actually paying for that time. This is a problem because thinking through strategy is real work, even if nothing is written or delivered. One way to handle it is to be upfront about what is included in your service and what counts as billable time. Once clients understand that your thinking has a price, most of them adjust. Being clear early prevents these situations from becoming a pattern.