Going 1099 is a book that teaches you how to become a solo federal sub-contractor and gain control of your working life, earn more money and unlock more free time. I wrote it because quite a few people have asked me how they can become a 1099. I figured it was best to write a single book that I can send them and that I can share with others who are interested. This newsletter goes out Monday - Friday and covers topics that will help you succeed in starting and maintaining successful 1099 career.
Breaking in to government contracting
I wrote my book because I wanted to help current W2 employees of government contractors become solo 1099s. But, I have had a few people who worked in other industries ask how they could break in. My response to them is usually, why would they want to? I've found that almost no one in the government contracting industry deliberately pursued it. They just stumbled into it coming out of the military or because they happen to live in DC and that's where they could get a job. Once you're in it though, going 1099 is a nice option for many. If I weren't already in this industry, I wouldn't have bothered trying to break in deliberately just so I could work for myself. I would have started a different business. That being said, if you were trying to break in and wanted to go 1099, I would just take a job as a W2 employee with a prime contractor and demonstrate my value to the government client. Then, I would flip the role into a 1099 gig. That's the quickest way and it will likely take a few years. If you're interested in learning how to get your first solo 1099 federal sub-contract, check out my book: |
I'm Dale, the author of Going 1099
Going 1099 is a book that teaches you how to become a solo federal sub-contractor and gain control of your working life, earn more money and unlock more free time. I wrote it because quite a few people have asked me how they can become a 1099. I figured it was best to write a single book that I can send them and that I can share with others who are interested. This newsletter goes out Monday - Friday and covers topics that will help you succeed in starting and maintaining successful 1099 career.
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