What is a Professional Gig Worker?

In Episode 1 we discuss the broader Gig Economy including historical context, current size, COVID-19 implications, and growth predictions. We then work our way down into the two key components that define the Professional segment within the broader Gig Economy: (1) Preferred Choice / Primary Income (2) High Level Skillset Roles / Projects We go on to explore the primary function of the Gig Economy labor marketplace (matching task with skillset) from both the client / hiring party and gig worker perspective before sharing the common attributes of Pro Gig Workers and how critical it is to be a "Practitioner" versus an "Advisor" in the Gig Economy. As we wrap up we explore the top Pros and Cons of working as an independent consultant before laying out the framework we will follow through Season 1 on how to thrive as a Pro Gig Worker: Self-awareness around your skillset and what you want to get out of gig life Developing a sound business development strategy Closing your first / next engagement including economics and on-boarding Engagement best practices to deliver high ROI and develop deep trust Engagement wrap up and transition Thanks for Listening! Roger ([email protected]) -------------- Links mentioned in Episode Intro: Next Pro Gig Podcast Community on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12409252/ Sway Wild on Spotify: Comin' & Goin' Links mentioned during Episode MBO Partners: https://www.mbopartners.com/state-of-independence/ UpWork: https://www.upwork.com/research Freelancers Union: https://www.freelancersunion.org/resources/freelancing-in-america/ McKinsey Study: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/employment-and-growth/independent-work-choice-necessity-and-the-gig-economy# "The Gig Economy" by Diane Mulcahy: https://www.dianemulcahy.com/gig-economy/ Email us with any questions or comments: [email protected] (Copyright 2020) - The Next Pro Gig Podcast