Solopreneurs - those of us who work independently and therefore choose to wear all the proverbial business hats - really have to need someone else's skill set before we engage them to work with us. It’s nerve wracking to bring someone else in a project so personal.

That’s why reliability in this professional relationship isn’t just about showing up (like me missing my appointment), when working with another solopreneur it’s about accuracy, communication, and showing up with purpose.

Solopreneurs - those of us who work independently and therefore choose to wear all the proverbial business hats - really have to need someone else's skill set before we engage them to work with us. It’s nerve wracking to bring someone else in a project so personal.

That’s why reliability in this professional relationship isn’t just about showing up (like me missing my appointment), when working with another solopreneur it’s about accuracy, communication, and showing up with purpose.

Solopreneurs have a remarkable opportunity to chart their own path, especially in unconventional spaces. Consider how many jobs exist today that didn’t 30 years ago! There's opportunity for your passion and personality to have a job as much as your skills and experience.

The world of solopreneurship is growing exponentially. What we openly discuss at dinner with our daughter is the mindset of conducting business with integrity and constant adaptability. Where my grandparents were a little more renegade 75 years ago for going it alone instead of working for others, today it’s the safest mindset for security.

People don’t spend their money haphazardly, so why would we work that way? These days, consumers make purchasing decisions based on factors like a brand’s social values, authenticity and transparency. As self-reliant visionaries, we get this intuitively.

By defining your professional purpose and values, you've got a roadmap for making decisions. So refer back to the map when a choice leaves you unfulfilled or dissatisfied.