Author started charging $100 for 30-minute chats to meet readers and raise funds for education non-profits.
The fee model quickly attracted participants worldwide across various professions and regions.
Donations went directly to an education non-profit, generating nearly $6,000 to date.
Charging legitimized the meetings and made participants more comfortable committing time.
The author remains cautious about giving advice and frames it as personal perspective.
Non-donors can still request calls but author feels less motivated without donations.
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