The 2025 Job Market Is Broken, But You are Not: How to Turn Uncertainty into a Consulting Opportunity

​The job market in 2025 is undergoing significant transformations, marked by rising unemployment rates, widespread layoffs, and a shift toward contract-based work. These changes signal the increasing instability of the traditional 9-to-5 employment model. However, for seasoned professionals, this upheaval presents an opportunity to transition into solo consulting.​

In Canada, the national unemployment rate rose to 6.7% in March 2025, marking the first increase since November 2024. This uptick reflects ongoing economic challenges, including job losses in sectors such as wholesale and retail trade, and culture and recreation . Similarly, in the United States, the unemployment rate reached 4.2% in March 2025, up from 4.1% in February, indicating a gradual rise in joblessness .​

These economic shifts have led companies to reassess their staffing strategies, increasingly favoring independent consultants over full-time employees. This approach allows businesses to reduce costs and gain flexibility while still accessing specialized expertise for short-term projects. For experienced professionals, this trend opens the door to solo consulting, offering control over career paths, income, and work schedules.​

Solo consulting enables professionals to set their rates based on experience and market demand, choose projects that align with their skills and interests, and enjoy the flexibility to work on their terms. Moreover, it allows for scalability, whether one prefers to work independently or expand by collaborating with other professionals.

The tools, frameworks, and strategies outlined in Becoming a Solo Consultant – The Consultant’s Compass are not merely theoretical; they are the culmination of real-world experience, hard-earned lessons, and over a decade of success in the field. This book serves as a practical roadmap for professionals ready to transition from traditional employment to the freedom and autonomy of solo consulting. Inside, you will find everything necessary to launch and grow a consulting business, including guidance on setting your rates, building a client pipeline, navigating contracts, and avoiding common pitfalls. Additionally, you will gain access to bonus resources such as a checklist for incorporating in Canada, an income calculator, and a curated list of top recruitment firms across North America.

By leveraging your expertise and adhering to the consulting model outlined in this book, you can escape the uncertainty of today’s job market and create a career that suits your preferences, one that is flexible, profitable, and aligned with your skills and values.

Take control of your professional future today. Becoming a Solo Consultant: The Consultant’s Compass is more than just a guide, it is your companion in building the business you were destined to lead. Now is the time to seize this opportunity.