How to Become a Successful PM Freelancer! / ft. Kayla McGuire
PM Therapy14 Feb 2025

How to Become a Successful PM Freelancer! / ft. Kayla McGuire

Freelancing as a project manager offers flexibility, independence, and unlimited growth potential—but where do you start? In this episode, we sit down with Kayla McGuire, founder of Kayla McGuire Consulting, to dive into the world of freelancing & consulting for PMs. Kayla shares her journey from traditional employment to freelancing and consulting, breaking down step-by-step how to break into the freelancing world. If you're ready to take the leap and build your own PM business, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you get started!


🎯 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

  • The difference between freelancing, consulting, and contracting for project managers, program managers, portfolio managers, etc..

  • How to transition from a corporate PM role to freelancing successfully.

  • Practical strategies for finding freelance PM opportunities and clients.

  • How to work with agencies and build a steady project pipeline.


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