An interview with 3 seasoned independent consultants, moderated by Gene Zaino of MBO Partners. Learn how to succeed by becoming an independent consultant or independent contractor. Find more resources for independent professionals at www2.mbopartners.com/ic-resources

1. Secrets of
Consulting Success
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2. Moderator
Gene Zaino
President & CEO
MBO Partners
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3. Our Guests
Joe Chimento
Provides technical consulting services to government and
industrial entities throughout NJ. Information Systems Graduate
student researching Web 2.0 applications and their potential uses
for business.
Karen Sheehan
Karen has been a telecom project and program manager since
1992,
1992 shifting to independent consulting in 2003. Programs have
2003
encompassed both network and IT for major commercial telecom
and cable clients.
Ed Lehr
Ed Lehr has been in the IT industry for 20 years and a consultant
for 12 years. His practice focuses on IT management and ITIL
implementation service, particularly for government clients.
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4. Overview
Origins
Lessons Learned
Recession Strategy
Future Business Plans
Advice to Others
Open Q&A (text
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questions)
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How Businesses Are Born
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6. Mistakes & Lessons
“I wish I knew before I got started.”
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Recession Strategies
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Future Plans
What happens next for my business?
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Parting Advice
Caveats and Encouragements
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10. Questions
Use text to ask questions
of our panelists Joe, Karen,
and Ed.
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11. Thank you for your time!
Since 1986, MBO Partners has been making
it easier for independent consultants and
their clients to work together.
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