{"id":117466,"date":"2024-08-30T08:00:57","date_gmt":"2024-08-30T12:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/?post_type=articles&p=117466"},"modified":"2024-09-03T10:02:34","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T14:02:34","slug":"from-learning-leader-to-solopreneur-your-guide-to-becoming-an-independent-consultant","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/articles\/professional-development\/from-learning-leader-to-solopreneur-your-guide-to-becoming-an-independent-consultant\/","title":{"rendered":"From Learning Leader to Solopreneur: Your Guide to Becoming an Independent Consultant"},"author":27,"featured_media":117478,"template":"","tags":[33512,33510,33511],"class_list":["post-117466","articles","type-articles","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-coaching-services","tag-independent-consulting","tag-training-consulting-and-coaching","global_topic_tax-learning-services-and-outsourcing","global_topic_tax-professional-development"],"acf":{"sponsored":false,"gated":false,"gated_content_type":"","file_attachment":null,"gated_content":"","form_instruction_header":"To access the full article, please fill out the form below:","pardot_html_embed":"","author_override":true,"author_name":"Jen Recla ","author_image":117481,"author_bio":"As a leadership coach, trainer and outdoor enthusiast, Jen Recla is on a mission to awaken passion, joy, and the spirit of adventure in every professional endeavor. With over 15 years of organizational development experience in leadership, coaching and mentoring, she specializes in creating growth experiences<\/a> that inspire and equip leaders to build engaged, collaborative and resilient teams.","excerpt":"Starting a solopreneurship or small business is an exciting and complex endeavor. Taking time to map out a strategic guide at least six months before your launch gives you the time and space to set yourself up for success on day one.","main_content":"For learning leaders contemplating the leap to solopreneurship, several critical considerations can set you up for success from day one. Identifying a business plan and strategies for finances, personal branding, marketing and client acquisition can better prepare you for your launch. While you don\u2019t need all components to start your independent coaching or consulting practice, having a clear plan with these elements can set a clear direction and boost your confidence.\r\n\r\nBefore you start mapping out your plan for success, take time to assess your expertise, skill set and mindset. Identify your strengths and consider how they can translate into a coaching or consulting practice. Reach out to your network to help you articulate the value and impact you have on others and ask them what they would be willing to pay. Lean into a growth mindset by embracing failure as an opportunity and challenges as possibilities. While there is competition in the market, there\u2019s more than enough space to make your mark. Stay positive, be open to taking risks, experiment daily, and persevere through the ebbs and flows of business ownership<\/a>.\u00a0This will help you maintain resilience.\r\n