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How I Became a Millionaire as an Independent Consultant

Successful Independent Consulting

As an independent consultant, cash flow is erratic. For me it’s time with family and friends and traveling. (Relatedly, under-promise and over-deliver.) • Make your client look good; be the wizard behind the curtain. Siphon off 40% of every client payment. To make matters worse, I’m terrible at sticking to a budget.