This download is a practical companion to the episode Build a Business You Can Rely On.

It’s for experienced professionals who want independence to work; not as a gamble, not as a temporary escape from corporate life, but as a real business they can trust.

Inside, you’ll find a clear, no-nonsense operating model for consulting, fractional, and NED work. It breaks independence down into the parts that actually matter: clarity on who you serve, a focused offer, consistent visibility, purposeful outreach, and a working rhythm that supports both delivery and growth. No hype. No hacks. No personal-brand theatre.

The guide is grounded in real experience from Dan Gwalter, a former FTSE 100 technology leader who has built a profitable consulting business himself and now helps others do the same. It’s honest about the traps corporate escapees fall into, and direct about the psychological shifts required to move from employee to business owner.

At the centre of the download is Dan’s “Everything” page, a curated library of practical resources that listeners can use depending on where they are in their journey. Whether you’re just considering independence, already “fractional” with one client, or stuck in feast-and-famine cycles, this guide shows you where to start and what to focus on next.

If you want independence that feels predictable, repeatable, and confidence-building, this download will help you move from winging it to running your work like a business.

Dan's 'everything' page: https://everything.no-nonsense-leadership.com/