Restaurant Punk

Working For Free: What It Really Takes To Build Your Dream Business

Kara Restaurant Group

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They say it takes money to make money, but does making money in the long run also require free labor in the short term? Noelle, Yianni, and Liz are discussing their experiences working for free and how its shaped their career paths. Tune in to hear their answers to questions, including:

  • Are internships and ‘working for free’ the same thing?
  • What does it mean when people say that entrepreneurs work for free?
  • In what instances does it make sense to work for free?
  • What do you gain when you work for free?