Help Each Other…

As a consultant, you can’t know everything. Sometimes you need to bring in other experts. When you do, it is much easier if you have greased the skids ahead of time. Here is a geek story from my college days. Ernie was an ME (mechanical engineering) student, and a good one at that. However, he […]

Questions from a reader on LLCs…

Here is the synopsis of a recent e-mail exchange from a JTC candidate that you may find of interest. I’ve edited it and sanitized it (personal information is left out), but I’m sure C will recognize herself. Hi Daryl, I came to your website from Mister Money Mustache, and I’ve decided to throw my hat […]

Some Engineering Humor…

This is a true story. Not even the names have been changed… Mary (my wife) was at the beauty shop, getting her hair done. She couldn’t help hearing the conversation in the next chair. The discussion centered around the new boy friend of the customer’s niece. Here is a summary of the exchanges: Hairdresser – […]

Top 10 Reasons to Become an Independent Consultant…

With apologies to David Letterman… 10 – MONEY – Can lead to Financial Independence. It ultimately did for me. 9 – PLACE – Choose your own work location. Worked out of my home for the past 30+ years, and must say I really enjoy the commute. The view from the patio is nice too. 8 […]