Motivation: Build Your Own Lane – Freelancing as a Network Engineer
Episode description
Today’s episode comes straight from a listener question:
“Do you have any advice on becoming a freelance network engineer — and is it possible within a year?”
🧠 What You’ll Learn:
• How to decide if this will be a side hustle or a business
• Why starting an LLC might help you stay focused
• How to figure out what services to offer and what to charge
• The platforms I’d use to find clients (Upwork, FieldNation, and more)
• When and how to transition into a full-blown MSP for recurring income
• Book rec: Managed Services in a Month by Karl Palachuk (link below)
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📚 Resources Mentioned:
• Managed Services in a Month by Karl Palachuk: https://www.amazon.com/shop/debtfreeinitwmike
• Freelance platforms to explore: Upwork, FieldNation, Fiverr
🛒 My Amazon Store:
Books + gear to level up in tech:
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