





Level up your consulting business with the power of a collective
Pollen is a vetted membership community for top independent consultants. From urgent obstacles to long term goals, get quality guidance you can count on.
Join the professional network of accomplished independent operators building self-employed careers.
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Fast responses to your top of mind questions
Fast responses to your top of mind questions
Access authentic information you can trust from Experts-in-Residence and community peers. No more Googling.

2
Up skill to stay ahead of the curve
Up skill to stay ahead of the curve
Always be a step ahead with Sprints and workshops for your business, from sales, legal, finance, mindset and more.
3
Small groups that propel you forward
Small groups that propel you forward
Monthly accountability pods, expertise groups, strategy shares, and co-working sessions make you better at balancing your clients, business, and life.
Explore the membership
Marketers
Writers
Marketers
Journalists
Illustrators
Brand Strategists
Creative Directors
Marketers
CMOs
Product Leads
Brand Strategists
Consultants
Strategists
Digital Strategists
Operators
Videographers
Marketers
Photographers
Editors
Photographers
Photographers
Developers
Developers
Developers
Copywriters
CFOs
Growth Strategists
Brand Strategists
People Operations
Marketers
Operators
Designers
Biz Ops
Content Strategists
CMOs
Consultants
Agency Owners
Product Managers
Developers
Journalists
Editors

A network of collaborators, referrals, and friends

Marcy Chu
Digital Designer
Raptive, Flowium, CUPSHE

Isabel Haque
Talent / People Strategist
Great Team Partners, Block, Clara

Peter DeMarzio
Fractional People Leader and Ops Advisor
Nylas, Dote, Masterclass

Sarah Light
Senior Strategist, Researcher, and Marketing Consultant
Ten6, FIG, David&Goliath

Andrew Humphries
Online Education Consultant
Masterclass, Stanford, Themis

Ashley Jefferson
Product Leader and Strategist
JPMorgan, Onbench, Prudential

Brian Sun
Lifecycle Marketing Consultant & Trainer
Ottomate, Titan, Opendoor

Evan Kubitschek
Revenue Ops for B2B SaaS Shops
Revenue Ronin, Emmie Collective, Pendo.io

Tash Doherty
Analytics Consultant and Author
Postmates, Vox, Novelist

Fernando Franco
Creative Producer and LX Designer
Wavetable, Kemik, Hunter 11

Aubry Parks-Fried
Brand Developer
Buzzfeed, Sittercity, ATTN:

Brandy Cerne
Brand Strategist
Shake Shack, Sofar Sounds, Groove

Matthew Fenton
Fractional CMO/CSO
Winning Solo, Three Deuce, Farley & Sathers

Erich Funke
Creative Lead
NineLives, Mazda, Saatchi & Saatichi

Grace Garey
Leadership and Wellness Coach
Watsi, Meso, Kiva

Katherine Ma
Fractional COO
Uber, Deloitte, Plinga

Jamie Cox
Brand Strategist and Designer
Strange Salt, Blueline, Green Apple Strategy

Ashley Simpo
Writer and Editor
CRWNMAG, BET, iHeartMedia

Austin Church
Fractional CMO and Freelance Mentor
Canvas, Moxie, Freelance Cake

Wudan Yan
Journalist and Executive Producer
Nautilus, Nature
Company perks, for independents
Members unlock access to discounts towards 200+ tools you use every day




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We’re here for every stage of your independent career
1. Exploring
1. Exploring
1. Exploring
You’re curious but aren’t sure about the first steps in getting started. Hear real stories, set prices, build a website, and find your first client.
2. Committing
2. Committing
This is the beginning of a beautiful self-employed career. Set up your benefits package, create contracts, source clients efficiently, and meet freelancer friends.
3. Establishing
3. Establishing
3. Establishing
You’ve learned the basics, now you’re ready to dive in deeper. Nail your sales discovery calls, get new clients through referrals, and develop healthy work life balance.
4. Scaling
4. Scaling
4. Scaling
It’s grow time. Hire a virtual assistant, collaborate with other members, get inbound leads, and set up your tech stack and automations.
5. Diversifying
5. Diversifying
5. Diversifying
Explore new revenue lines by launching a product, finding the right content channel, or creating a course. Learn and get inspiration from other members.
6. Sustaining
6. Sustaining
6. Sustaining
You’re in this for the long haul. Get insight into planning for retirement, acquiring other companies, accessing capital, and exploring your moonshot ideas.

Authentic intelligence to grow your business
Get New Clients Through Referrals

Stefan Palios
Sales & Marketing
7/10

Diversify Your Revenue Streams

Jenni Gritters
Sales & Marketing
1/12

Automate Your Taxes, Savings, and Investments

Treyton Devore
Sales & Marketing, Communication
4/12

Build a Freelancing Business Plan

Wudan Yan
Sales & Marketing, Communication
4/12

Get New Clients Through Referrals

Stefan Palios
Sales & Marketing
7/10

Diversify Your Revenue Streams

Jenni Gritters
Sales & Marketing
1/12

Set Your Hourly Rate

Pollen
Sales & Marketing, Communication
3/5

Write a Substack Newsletter

Maya Kosoff
Sales & Marketing, Communication
2/4

Maximize Your Productivity

Mike Vardy
Operations
4/12

Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile

Pollen
Sales & Marketing, Communication
4/12

Write a Substack Newsletter

Maya Kosoff
Sales & Marketing, Communication
2/4

Hourly Rates, Retainers, and Project Based Pricing

Pollen
Sales & Marketing, Communication
3/5
