Experience-to-income
Possible next-income paths. Business planning ideas, not income guarantees.
Job search path
Target roles using your skills in your industry. Aim for 5 quality applications + 5 warm intros per week.
Consulting bridge
Offer a short engagement helping your industry teams with your skills. Suggested range: $100–$250/hr depending on seniority.
Freelance bridge
Productize one task you're known for: "a recurring problem you solve". Suggested fixed price: $750–$3,500 per engagement.
Service offer #1
A 2-week diagnostic for your industry teams. Outreach: past coworkers, vendors, peers.
Service offer #2
A done-for-you implementation using your skills. Outreach: small businesses, agencies.
Service offer #3
A small group workshop on your domain. Outreach: communities and Slack groups.
First outreach message
Hi [Name] — I just left [industry] after a layoff at [Company]. I'm exploring short engagements helping teams with what I do best. Would a 15-minute call this week be useful?