Andy and Cat conduct a master class that reveals the 5 things successful IT consultants have in common, and what everyone else misses. If you think you have what it takes to become self-employed, then plug in and see how you measure up in each of these steps. In this episode, we discuss: How to get a significant jump in income without having to go back to school or going to a completely different field How to never have to ask anyone else for permission to take a vacation, even as long as you want. How to build your professional network, without going to a bunch of networking events How to start and run your own business even if you have never managed a business before How to be in control of your time even during busy periods How to get to the next level of your career, without playing the game of organizational politics. How to be seen as an expert in your field, even if you've never been published, or presented at conferences.