[osullip]

Find someone who has/is running their own business and partner with them. Forget the employee/employer relationship for this kind of skillset.

I have done this several times in my life - it's amazing when two people, willing to do literally any job that is needed, get together. Pretty powerful combination.

[topicseed]

Partner how – they'll want us to work on their business, and I'll want us to work on mine, no?

[giantg2]

It's possible they have the skills you need but their time isn't fully utilized, so they can fill time with working on your projects rather than looking for more clients.

Maybe something like retaining 25% of their time for your projects could work. If you need more than 25% of a person's time, then maybe find two people with different skillets (although coordinating could be more difficult).

[quickthrower2]

Like cofounders I would guess

[newaccount74]

I'd love to hear more about how you structure these partnerships? I doubt you are helping each other out for free?

[osullip]

Two examples to explain what I mean.

1. I had my own consulting business (small, 2 of us plus some outsourced support). I didn't like the sales part of the business. Met a client who loved selling and needed support in other areas. I wrapped up my business and took a role as it was more focused on what I love.

2. Currently working with an individual whose business closed during Covid. They think at a high level and are helping with BA work, documentation, client comms etc. It's not so much a hire/employee and more an understanding that they can add value with less direction. They get paid a contract rate.