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How to Start Working For Yourself ~ Bradley Jacobs

How to Start Working For Yourself ~ Bradley Jacobs

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We Covered

  • Why Bradley decided to turn from working for Uber and then to 1:1 consulting and then to creating a cohort-based course (02:16)
  • Consulting and CBCs make sense for different professionals based on their goals (03:28)
  • Why overcoming fear, honing your niche, and setting your value-based pricing are the three key components of switching to independent work (09:22)
  • Why so many professionals are interested in working on their own (11:30)
  • What to expect when you start working independently (13:06)
  • Whether it’s best to start your own business on the side or quit and work on it full-time (19:24)
  • Why you should write down your goals and have no regrets (21:50)
  • How to pick your niche (25:33)
  • How to set your value-based pricing (37:41)
  • Final questions (48:07)


In a Nutshell

  1. Expect to “get rejected” by prospective customers, but know that you only need a small percent to buy from you to hit your goals.
  2. Set your niche: I specialize in X based on my experience doing X for Z company.
  3. Set your value-based pricing by picking a number that seems a bit high.


How to Get in Touch

  • Bradley Jacobs
    • MyLance.co
    • LinkedIn
  • Jonathan (host)
    • LinkedIn
    • Twitter
    • CohortCaptain.com
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