I run a small business in my country where I import and sell action figures. There’s this client who keeps asking me about how he can do the same thing I do—where to buy, etc. He’s mentioning that his contract with his current job is ending soon and he wants an additional source of income. Tbf this person has always seemed to have low social skills in the way he asks things but what do i know. I would say im the one with the best know-how in the market right now due to my knowledge of apps, automation, etc. My small business is currently my only source of income. What should I tell him? I want to be polite unlike him lol
The only way I can share that info is if you’re an employee of mine (sadly I’m not looking to hire right now). Or you can demand exorbitant consulting fees like @Geminii27 said which means even if he runs off with your idea, you have made a good amount. The preface to both options is, "it depends on too many variables, that I’ve spent years mastering, so… the only way I can share that information is…(slide into option 1, followed by option 2). For all you know, his company cooked up this scheme for him to get your knowhow to shortcut their entry into this market.