For the first five years of my blogging career, I gave all my content away for free. Then I began running some ads, selling an e-book or two, and charging to give speeches. Even though I continued to give my blog content away for free, it was a difficult transition. For some reason, I felt like I was “selling out.” I knew intellectually I wasn’t. I was—and am—an unabashed capitalist. Nevertheless, I still felt uncomfortable. To make matters worse, I would periodically get an e-mail or blog comment from someone who expressed surprise and disappointment over the fact I was monetizing my platform. They questioned my integrity and challenged my sincerity. This bothered me more than it should have—until I realized the people who were challenging me were all employed. They didn’t seem to mind getting paid for their work; they just wanted me to offer mine for free. This forced me to get very clear about why charging for my work is not only acceptable but essential. Rather than feel guilty, I’m convinced it’s important for at least three reasons. mhyatt.us/1hFnNLD
Posted on: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 00:00:01 +0000
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