Don't tell me, "I can't afford it."

Hey, it's my blog so I get to rant and rave when I want to.  I swear, if one more person says to me "I can't afford it" I'm going to scream.

I'm not talking about trips to Paris here people, I know times are tough, I'm talking about small investments in your business and your future. This is for those of you who say:

• I can't afford to spend more on marketing my business.
• I can't afford to have you help me with my marketing and website plans.
• I can't afford to invest in getting some coaching.
• I can't afford to (you fill in your favorite "I can't afford it.")

First off, don't tell me you can't afford it and then tell me in the same breath that you just got back from a vacation in Europe, ate dinner at Chez Costsalot, or whine to me about how your new $40,000 car is on the blink.

Don't get me wrong, you get to do whatever you want with your money. But, please don't complain to me that you can't afford what we're offering and then try to "milk me like a cow" to get free info and advice. I see this happening a lot these days, not just to me, and I get the impression that the people doing it think they can build a business, make a career, or get an education by juicing this person a little bit, then the next person, taking a free intro class, etc. You cannot nickle and dime your way to the top. It does not work.

So, please, remember that I and others like me provide services and the benefit of our experience and expertise so you can do better in your life and business. It's how I make my living and your investment will go a long way towards a better and more prosperous future for yourself.

I AM happy to give you the first 15 minutes for free, or even a free 30 minute consultation if you request it so we can talk about how I might be able to help you. No, I'm not gonna tell you how to do it all yourself, that would be a waste of time for both of us. Your time is best spent growing your business, not spending hours setting up and maintaining your web, marketing and administrative stuff.

Okay, whew, I feel better. Now back to work...