Five things you need to know BEFORE you start freelancing

A new report from the Wall Street Journal reveals that independent workers - a.k.a. consultants, freelancers, solopreneurs, gig economy workers, et al - are generally happier and more satisfied with their pay. Speaking as someone who punched out of corporate 4+ years ago, I can attest to this fact. The independence and the rewards are enormous, but it's not all sunshine and roses. In today's episode, I break down the top five things you need to be aware of BEFORE you decide to go your own way.