Consultant here, some data points: 30+ years experience, consulting prob 10+ years If they are paying you on a timely basis (not waiting until they get paid,

Consultant here, some data points: 30+ years experience, consulting prob 10+ years If they are paying you on a timely basis (not waiting until they get paid, pay you even they don’t get paid). * Yes, OK even if they take up to 100%+ Intro and nothing else: I try to give these away. Your “friend” is trying to exploit you in my view. Intro and nothing else: If he won’t let me take nothing. (He’s stretched or otherwise needs financial help) I’d give him 20%.