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Independent consultants: how did you know you wanted to go out on your own and how did you take that leap? I've been considering for a while.

Alyson Garrido, Career Coach · Answer

I had originally thought that I'd coach on the side and after I started working with clients I was laid off the day my business cards arrived. Serendipitous! I never looked back.  For some, it's easiest to have a steady income to meet your basic needs as you build a consulting practice. That way you can select the right clients, rather than just looking for income. I wrote an article about my journey that you might find helpful. https://fairygodboss.com/articles/what-is-a-portfolio-career and a companion piece about how to do it.

LEANNE TOBIAS · Answer

To be successful in a solar consulting practice: you need to have a very strong specialization that is not generally available elsewhere.

Remember that as a solo practitioner you will not be able to realize scale economies.  Thus, you should be highly expert in your product:service area to justify your higher fred.

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