The Wrong Way to Ask for Career Advice

Pro-tips for how to reach out for professional guidance

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Right before Christmas, I got an email asking for advice. This person was negotiating a new contract to host a podcast. They wanted to know if I thought their current fee was too high or low. I’m sure I’ve low-balled myself countless times over the years, so I’m usually happy to help people figure out…