Value Add

[David Yao]

I read a number of blogs and heard a bunch of podcasts that mentioned the idea of beginners bringing value to people who are already in the field. The idea is that people's time and experience is not free and it is only fair to bringing them value in exchange for their insights. While I understand the concept and wholeheartedly agree with it, I am having a hard time coming up with "value" that I can bring to others. Would you guys share how you have offered or received none monetary "value" that help balance out a relationship or a deal?