Re: What do you do about requests for fee-free talks?

**l*@juno.com**

Ask the group to charge a per-personattendance fee; $10 or whatever.

Regards,
Lois
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On Thu, 21 May 2009 17:54:00 -0700 N Sterman <NSterman@PlantSoup.Com>
writes:
> I would appreciate your collective advice and wisdom.
> 
> I have given dozens of talks this last year and am being asked to do 
>  
> many more in the coming months.  As delighted as I am to be in such  
> 
> demand, I am struggling with what to do when I am asked to speak for 
>  
> no fee.
> 
> The majority of the time, I am offered a speaker's fee but on  
> occasion, I receive a request from an organization or group that has 
>  
> no budget.  As much as I would like to accommodate everyone, I 
> simply  
> can't afford to speak for free.
> 
> But how to say it politely?
> 
> Any suggestions?
> 
> Nan
> 
> 
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