It’s always nice to get something for nothing. There’s usually a catch, however, or at least a trade-off, a quid pro quo. So, it’s not really free. It’s a transaction with both sides realizing something of value. Perhaps not equal value, but value. It’s a situation where no one feels taken advantage of, or used. Because if they do end up feeling used, that might be the last transaction. It wouldn’t encourage an ongoing relationship. This entire line of thought came up as I struggled yet again, and on an almost daily basis, with the challenges of providing consulting services to our medical center affiliate. Read More