In this episode, Sheldon goes over the top 5 reasons people start a consulting business and the top 5 reasons people talk themselves out of starting a consulting business. He gives his thoughts as to each of the points through personal experiences. Top 5 Reasons People Start a Consulting Business
1. Family obligations 2. Testing the waters for retirement 3. Burnout from employer 4. Being laid off 5. Restless and needing a challenge Top 5 Reasons People Talk Themselves out of Starting a Consulting Business
1. Imposter syndrome 2. Time constraints 3. Financial issues for start-up cost 4. No safety designation 5. Not knowing how to transition from safety officer to safety consultant