Episode 23: So you want to be an Independent Consultant?
CRM MVP Podcast25 Mar 2018

Episode 23: So you want to be an Independent Consultant?

Many Dynamics 365 Consultants and experts today have thoughts about becoming an Independent Consultant. Typically these thoughts boil down to simple math, the thoughts go something like this: "If my company gets X amount of dollars per hour for my work, I could make that X amount times 40 per week and keep all of it if I was Independent!".

But is it really that easy?

Listen to 5 CRM MVPs at different stages of their "Independent" careers to get some clarity regarding subjects such as the mindset needed to go Independent, timing, sub-contracting for another partner vs. getting your own customers and work directly for them, charging less to "get your foot on the door", starting with a partner or going 100% solo, being prepared to fail, and having the will to win:

  • Steve Mordue: has been working independent for decades. Never worked for anybody.
  • Gus Gonzalez: went independent in 2014, now leads a CRM Practice with 8 full time employees.
  • Sheila Shapari: went independent a year ago, and she's at a point where she could start a practice to meet demand, or stay independent for now.
  • Britta Rekstad: went independent a few months ago and provides amazing insights of what work and life has been like since then.
  • Daryl LaBar: who months ago was facing two options, join a large CRM partner organization or go independent. He chose against going Independent and explains why.

Links:

  1. Steve Mordue (www.stevemordue.com)
  2. Daryl LaBar (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR7naI_fY4LbY-TO_nLMTYA)
  3. Britta Rekstad (http://www.macgyvercrm.com/)
  4. Sheila Shapari (sheila@empowr.net)

Follow us/Subscribe:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CRMMVPPodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAhjoi4W_K7sLNpXr9Kqz8w

Episoder(100)

Episode 113: A Texas-size pitcher of Copilot kool-aid

Episode 113: A Texas-size pitcher of Copilot kool-aid

I just got back from the 2024 Community Summit in San Antonio, TX and I wanted to share my thoughts on my experience attending the event this year. I discuss what I liked, what I didn't like, and what...

21 Okt 202438min

Episode 112: Here's how the sausage is made

Episode 112: Here's how the sausage is made

Here's what I learned as the Microsoft Business Applications Program Director for over 2 years. In this episode we will talk about: Where have I been? How did I end up at Microsoft? What did I learn?...

8 Okt 202439min

Episode 111: Real Project Stories

Episode 111: Real Project Stories

Dani and James host this episode of the podcast and they share stories from projects in the past where things didn't work as expected from the get go. Hosted by: Dani Kahil: https://www.linkedin.com/i...

5 Des 202153min

Episode 110: The truth about API Call Limits and Entitlements

Episode 110: The truth about API Call Limits and Entitlements

This episode focuses on API calls and the entitlements that Microsoft expects customers to follow based on their licenses. Gustaf Westerlund joins me to share everything you need to know about API cal...

22 Nov 202152min

Episode 109: UG Summit 2021 Debrief

Episode 109: UG Summit 2021 Debrief

Last week we attended the UG Summit 2021 in Houston, TX...many people were concerned about having an event in person and a large number of attendees decided to attend virtually instead. In this episod...

21 Okt 202135min

Episode 108: Let's talk about the latest licensing changes!

Episode 108: Let's talk about the latest licensing changes!

I'm never really excited to see announcements around licensing for Dynamics 365 and Power Apps, but I've been looking forward to this announcement for months! But first, as usual, I went into a tangen...

4 Jul 202151min

Episode 107: Who is the father of Dynamics CRM/365?

Episode 107: Who is the father of Dynamics CRM/365?

There's someone who works at Microsoft who has been involved in the release of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (previously known by different names) since its Beta version. He led the creation of the first ver...

20 Jun 20211h 4min

Episode 106: Unhappy with your Dynamics 365 Solution? Get an audit!

Episode 106: Unhappy with your Dynamics 365 Solution? Get an audit!

Solution audits are a great way to work around challenges with your current implementation, whether it is because you are curious about the effort to fix an issue, complete a migration, or improve use...

6 Jun 202133min

Populært innen Business og økonomi

stopp-verden
dine-penger-pengeradet
e24-podden
rss-penger-polser-og-politikk
rss-borsmorgen-okonominyhetene
pengepodden-2
utbytte
finansredaksjonen
morgenkaffen-med-finansavisen
tid-er-penger-en-podcast-med-peter-warren
pengesnakk
livet-pa-veien-med-jan-erik-larssen
rss-sunn-okonomi
okonomiamatorene
lederpodden
rss-markedspuls-2
rss-fa-makro
boligbobla
lederskap-nhhs-podkast-om-ledelse
rss-impressions-2