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EPISODE · May 16, 2025 · 15 MIN

Motivation: Build Your Own Lane – Freelancing as a Network Engineer

from Debt Free In IT w/ Mike · host Michael Bowden

Send us Fan MailToday’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)⸻📚 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:👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/debtfreeinitwmike📬 The Log Files Newsletter:Real tips to break into IT.👉 https://thelogfiles.beehiiv.com/subscribe⸻#CCNA #NetworkingLabs #CiscoLabs #ITCareer #debtfreeinit 💡 Have a question or a topic suggestion? Drop it in the comments or email me at [email protected]!🌐 Connect with me:📸 Instagram | 🎥 TikTok | 👍 Facebook: @DebtFreeInIT🔗 Website: http://debtfreeinitwithmike.com🎧 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes every week! See you next time!Support the Channel: cash.app/$DebtFreeinIT*This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission*****************************************Listen to Debt Free in IT w/ Mike******************************************Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: Debt Free In IT w/ MikeGoogle: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...Website: www.debtfreeinitwithmike.comFor support inquires, or business inquiries, please email [email protected] provided by Epidemic Sounds. Start your free trial here https://share.epidemicsound.com/vi35vlFollow me on Social Media (When you add me, inbox me and say What's Up!)IG: @debtfreeinitTikTok: @debtfreeinitLinkedin: Michael BowdenSupport the show

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Send us Fan Mail 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 transit...

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