I get approached a regular basis by people interested in becoming consultants. Here's some insight from eight years in the consulting trenches.

1. So You Want To Be a
Consultant?
10 Things You Need To Know

2. Be Prepared to work every day
It could be an hour or 12 hours a
day, but you’re working every day.

3. You’re Always Selling
Looking for the next gig is an
everyday reality so it’s constantly
about opportunity hunting.

4. Focus on Your Strengths
Take on work that aligns with
your skills and interests, rather
than anything that comes along.

5. Work Your Network
Selling is easier when people know
what you do and who you serve so
they can drive referrals.

6. Want to know what it’s really
like to be a consultant?
Check out my blog post:
www.markevans.ca/2017/02/21/consultant-2/

7. Work Your Inbox
Email is a business
catalyst to connect
with people, share
content and make
introductions.

8. Be a Referral Machine
When opportunities
arise that aren’t a
good fit, send them to
other people…with no
strings attached.

9. Perception is Reality
Stand out from the crowd
with a well-designed
Website, business cards,
etc.

10. Enjoy the Highs, Don’t Fret the Lows
Consulting is an up and down, cyclical
world. Enjoy the work and stay patient
during the slower periods.

11. Be Disciplined, Create Boundaries
Create rules for when, where and
how you work. It’s how to stay
focused and disciplined.

12. Always Be Looking to Learn
Your consulting business will
evolve and move in new
directions. Be open to
improving.

13. I work with start-ups
and entrepreneurs
looking to accelerate
growth with marketing
powered by storytelling.
To learn more, visit:
www.markevans.ca
I probably spend too
much time on Twitter:
@markevans
I write about startups
and marketing at
markevans.ca/blog