Start working anywhere you can and start working on how to sell information products online.

If you want to make money as a consultant, apply for every job you can at Monster, Indeed and other sites in your field of expertise. Then during the interview suggest that you work as a consultant instead. I have used this technique dozens of times with great success.

The easiest thing to sell is dollars for pennies. So, tell them how they can improve their business, increase sales, make more profit, and focus on small businesses.

Do not continue to exchange hours for dollars. It is a losing game. You can never win doing this. Bill only by the project. And get paid according to percentage of completion. In addition, charge a royalty whenever possible. You have to establish yourself as the go-to expert in your field to do this.

Spend as much time as it takes to come up with answering this question..Why would I buy your product or service? This will give you your USP. From there you will develop your drive, your, passion, and your marketing voice. From this you will develop unstoppable perseverance for success.

I hope this helps.
Best of Luck,
Mike

PS I may assist you as my time permits. Right now I am doing something that I haven't done for many years. I am actively soliciting new select clients due to selling one of my businesses and freeing myself up a little. But as you might expect, I am still very busy. That is how I like it.
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