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Reddit mentions of From Serf to Surfer: Becoming a Network Consultant
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- STAINLESS STEEL: Made with food-grade stainless steel and glass front door. This dehydrator is perfect for making healthy beef jerky, snacks, fruit leathers, dog treats, bread crumbs, yogurt, and for preserving herbs, flowers, and much more
- EASY TO USE: Use the digital control panel to set the timer in 30-minute increments for up to 48 hours. Make average-sized batches of dried foods with accurate temperatures between 95º℉-165ºF. Refer to 50 recipes designed for beginners by COSORI Chefs Team
- QUIET TO USE: Simply press the start button to dehydrate your food and go to sleep. The noise is less than 48dB, which equals noise levels recorded in the library
- SAFE TO USE: Tray liners are BPA-Free. Auto shut off kicks in right when the timer ends. Overheat protection will activate if the dehydrator overheats.120V, 600W. Please note that this voltage only applies to USA and Canada
- EASY TO STORE & CLEAN: The 6 trays are dishwasher-safe and tray liners can be washed on the top rack of your dishwasher if you remove them before the drying cycle
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| Height | 9.25 Inches |
| Length | 7.5 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Weight | 1.4109584768 Pounds |
| Width | 1 Inches |
I was a solo consultant from 2005-2007 and supported my family of four during that time.
I suggest working to become recognized for your expertise before you go solo.
I prepared by blogging, writing many articles and two books, presenting at conferences, and teaching classes. Additionally I was a consultant for a security company for several years, which meant I had a lot of contacts who might hire me for work as an independent. When I was considering going solo, I emailed many of them to let them know I was considering an independent path.
I decided to make the leap when a prospect said they had months of work for me to do. I left my job, but that prospect was all talk! Fortunately I found plenty of other work to compensate.
I paid my bills by scheduling and teaching independent classes. Above that I consulted, which was "bonus" at that point.
I read this book back then. It's from 2000 but the overall message is still relevant:
https://www.amazon.com/Serf-Surfer-Becoming-Network-Consultant/dp/0782126618
Be sure you take care of the "infrastructure" issues early -- taxes, business bank accounts and credit cards, insurance if you need it, etc.
Finally, it's best to decide right away if you intend to be a solo consultant, or if you are starting a business that would employ others. The latter is more complicated, obviously.
It's extremely hard work and the pressure is enormous. Two years was plenty for me but I'm glad I did it. Good luck!
I would recommend reading "From Serf to Surfer: Becoming a Network Consultant" for answers to your questions and more:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0782126618/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ZNpZDbB33D5SM
The book is pretty old but the business concepts are still highly applicable.
From Serf to Surfer