106: $500K Consulting Side Hustle with Sean O'Dowd

106: $500K Consulting Side Hustle with Sean O'Dowd

Author: Neel Parekh July 5, 2023 Duration: 20:48

In this episode Neel sits down with Sean O'Dowd of The O'Dowd Group.

Sean was just looking to pay off the loan he took out to buy an engagement ring for his then-fiancee when he decided to consult on the side. His very first gig was through Upwork and involved proofreading an email for $30.

Neel and Sean discuss:

- how having a Wharton degree may have helped him land some clients, but how easily his mom, who was a simple librarian without that elite college pedigree, was able to land a $30k consulting gig with his help

- what sort of income you can hope to attain as a one-person shop

- platforms like Catalant and Uncommon Elite that have helped to power Sean's growth

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If you want a foundations do-it-yourself course on how to start your own remote local business model, check out ⁠blueprint.beremotelocal.com⁠


Neel Parekh believes the blueprint for the life you want likely already exists, and his mission is to map it out for you. In The Freedom Formula Podcast: Achieving Financial, Location and Time Freedom, he sits down with people who have actually built lives of remarkable autonomy. These conversations are not theoretical; they are detailed post-mortems of real success. As the CEO of MaidThis Franchise, Neel brings an entrepreneur's curiosity to each interview, dissecting the practical steps, pivotal decisions, and often-overlooked mindset shifts that led his guests to their version of freedom. Whether it's designing a business that funds global travel, structuring assets for passive income, or simply reclaiming control of one's daily schedule, this podcast digs into the actionable patterns. Each episode serves as a case study, moving beyond inspiration to deliver a replicable strategy. You'll hear the setbacks and breakthroughs, the personal definitions of wealth, and the tangible systems that make an unconventional lifestyle sustainable. This is for anyone tired of generic advice and ready to analyze a proven path. The goal is always the same: to uncover the common thread in these stories and provide a practical framework for living life on your own terms. Tune in for honest, in-depth dialogues that demystify the journey toward true independence.
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