BECOMING A SOLO CONSULTANT
The Consultant’s Compass
The Ultimate Guide to Building a Successful
Solo Consulting Business
Learn how to incorporate your business, land high-paying consulting contracts, and land premium clients.
Master the fundamentals of solo consulting, establish a strong personal brand, and scale a profitable consulting business on your terms.
About the Book
Becoming a Solo Consultant : Your Roadmap to Solo Consulting Success in the USA & Canada Take control of your career with Becoming a Solo Consultant – The Consultant's Compass, the ultimate guide to launching, growing, and scaling an independent consulting business.
Whether you are a seasoned professional escaping corporate constraints or an entrepreneur building a thriving consulting career, this book provides the exact strategies to succeed. With 13+ years of solo
consulting experience across Canada and the USA, I understand the key challenges professionals face:
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Is my consulting expertise in demand?
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How do I position myself as an industry leader?
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What consulting rates should I charge for high-paying consulting contracts and long-term clients?
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How can I build a scalable consulting business beyond hourly consulting fees?
This isn’t theory, it is a proven playbook from someone who transitioned from corporate
layoffs to a six-figure consulting business.
Build a strong
personal brand
Create sustainable revenue streams
Attract
high-value clients
Expand your market reach across borders
Master your consulting pricing strategy
Navigate contracts and legal foundations
What Sets This Book Apart
Get the knowledge and tools you need to succeed
as an independent consultant.
Step-by-Step Roadmap
Become a fully booked independent consultant with a clear, proven process.
Consulting Fee Strategies
Master consulting rates that attract high-paying clients and increase your earnings.
Build Your Solo Brand
Market yourself as an independent consultant and create a personal brand that attracts clients.
Monetize Your Expertise
Turn your expertise into a thriving consulting
business with the right consulting fees and long-term clients.
Attract Clients
Master strategies to identify and secure high-value clients by optimizing your consulting rates.
Consulting Business Growth
Scale your solo consulting business
for long-term success.
The Mind Behind the Vision
I am a solo consultant with 26 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance (SQA) and Quality Control (QC), working with diverse companies and technologies across Canada and the USA. Over the past 13 years, I transitioned from a full-time employee to a successful independent consultant after being laid off. Before that, recruiters repeatedly approached me about consulting, but I lacked confidence in marketing myself and navigating the industry.
I am not just an expert on the sidelines, I have lived this journey. After five years of hesitation, I took the leap into consulting, facing rejections, securing high-profile clients, and managing tough client relationships. Consulting success is not a secret formula, it is a process, and I am here to guide you through it.
Now, with 13 years of experience and growth, I have built a thriving consulting business. I have refined my consulting model, learned how to monetize my expertise, and created a roadmap for others. My book, Becoming a Solo Consultant – The Consultant’s Compass, provides actionable steps to help professionals transition into independent consulting, optimize consulting fees, and build a successful self-employed career.
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Bonus Features of the Book
Unlock 8 premium downloadable PDFs designed to enhance your independent consulting journey, optimize your consulting fees, and provide the tools you need to succeed as a solo consultant.
The Incorporation Checklist for Solo Consultants in Canada & the USA
is your step-by-step guide to legally and financially set up your solo consulting business, avoid costly mistakes and start strong.
Solo Consultant Contract Guide with Provision Examples is a simple yet essential guide to consulting contracts for independent consultants, understand key clauses, protect your rights, and confidently sign every agreement.
The 5 Biggest Mistakes Solo
Consultants Make is a guide helps new solo consultants avoid the common pitfalls I made when starting out. Learn from my mistakes and build a more resilient consulting business from day one.
Tax Deductions for Solo Consultants: USA vs Canada with Audit Risk Tips is a quick-reference guide comparing U.S. and Canadian tax deductions for solo consultants, including audit risk levels by category.
Mastering Rate Calculation for Solo Consultants in Canada and the USA
is a simple method to calculate your
hourly consulting rate to build a profitable, sustainable solo consulting business.
An Insider's Guide to Canada's
Leading Recruitment Firms is a
curated list of top recruitment agencies
I have worked with, helping solo consultants build key relationships and secure their first contract from day one.
Invoice Template is a professional invoicing tool with all the essential sections, client details, service descriptions, rates, and payment terms. It streamlines billing, improves accuracy, sets clear expectations, and helps ensure timely payments.
The 2-Year Solo Consulting Roadmap is a strategic plan designed to help solo consultants build a sustainable and profitable business over two years by focusing on service validation, specialization, authority, financial planning, systems, and client acquisition, all without the need to scale a team.
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Victor Jimenez
Machine Learning Strategist | Risk & Analytics Leader
"Working with Carlos Perez Alviarez was a game-changer in my journey to solo consulting. His insight and support helped me overcome doubt and take confident steps toward the business I envisioned. If you are ready to break free from the traditional path, I highly recommend him. I can’t wait for his upcoming book, it will inspire so many others to take the leap."
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