Anybody left your firm to go independent?? Please provide details and lessons learned

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Details on House of lies. ✌🏼

Have a niche and a well established network

Know your key focus areas and stay focused there. Know what you can do and what doesn't make sense to pursue.

Reduce your bill rate from where it currently is.

Know your economics when factoring in SS, payroll, benefits, retirement savings, etc. if you aren't going to make at least 25% more, don't do it.

Have a S-corp or LLC established. Look to entities like PWC Talent Exchange, Talmix, SpareHire and other staffing agencies.

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