I have long joked with my wife that I want to start a simple local business, called:
"Five Bucks and a Burrito"
I'll talk with anyone about anything and give a totally fresh outsider perspective,
and all I want,
all I really want, for my time and views and whatever outside knowledge I can provide,
is five bucks and a burrito.
I'll even take Taco Bell. I mean, here in Texas, there are many better burritos to be had, sure,
but I'm not a picky guy. Five bucks and a burrito, and I'll listen to you talk about anything.
That thought, that whole idea, is derivative of this old project of mine: Church Sound Help.
You would have a problem: your board is buzzing, your guitar sounds weird, your mic is cutting in and out,
you need to let musicians manage their own monitor mixes, whatever.
I would pose solutions, or walk through troubleshooting, or suggest low-cost gear that works.
And then you'd pay me if I fixed your problem. Simple. Easy. Cheaper than hiring a 'real' consultant.
And if it doesn't work, you move on to your next avenue for help (a real consultant),
and I'd feel bad and go spend five bucks on a really great burrito. Because Texas.