"Many people whose advice you want are not primarily motivated by money." Yes, yes, yes. I've gotten useful advice even from direct competitors simply by offer

"Many people whose advice you want are not primarily motivated by money." Yes, yes, yes. I've gotten useful advice even from direct competitors simply by offering them the chance to give advice. People like to give advice. It makes most people feel respected, of importance and value, and generally good. Indeed, it is worth bearing in mind, throughout life and business in particular, that there are a lot of motivations beyond money. I see far too many filmmakers and other entrepreneurs fall into the trap of believing that in a negotiation, the guy with more money has all the power.