Level up your consulting business

Pollen is a vetted membership that gives you the community, curriculum, mentorship, and tools to build a successful independent career.

Join the professional network of accomplished independent operators building self-employed careers.

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Members work with industry leading companies
Independents
We're entrepreneurial, great at what we do, and carving our own paths. Even when you're solo, you're a part of our team. Together, we're building the future of work.
Independents
We go into this work for reasons beyond money. We’ve crushed it at the 9-5, and made a bet on ourselves. We’re ambitious, multi-talented, and entrepreneurial. We build businesses to reflect our own values, interests, and goals. Together, we’re building the future of work.
Vetted guidance to build smarter and go faster
Expert-led learning to unlock durable growth
Live and on-demand sprints and workshops give you the skills and frameworks to navigate building a successful solo business. No gimmicks.
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Mentorship from seasoned Experts-in-Residence
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Curated community and supportive relationships
Exclusive tools to
power your business
Use data to price with confidence, build your own custom legal contracts, and unlock over $200k in discounts to your favorite vendors.
Compensation Database
Exclusive Discounts
Assets & Resources
Customizable Contracts
Tap into the power of collective wisdom
Learn from the examples of others and authentically build a network of thought partners, collaborators, and supporters.
The Pollen approach to independent success
Our holistic approach equips you with the right skills, relationships, and strategies, made from experience supporting thousands of independents. No snake oil or scams.

Become a Pollen
Member in 3 steps

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Get accepted, pay dues
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Join the community
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Pollen is tax deductible as a professional development expense
$100
/ month
Save 15% with an annual plan
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Pollen is tax deductible as a professional development expense
$100
/ month
You're saving 15% with an annual plan
Apply
Make your independent career succeed
“Becoming a Pollen member has unlocked more in my business and myself than I could ever imagine.”
Melissa – Marketer, Editor, and Writer
“Pollen has directly resulted in high-quality and well-paying clients. They've made an intentional online space that gives me energy and doesn't bog me down.”
Rachel – Content Strategist
"Pollen has been invaluable for me. The learnings, the community, the 1:1 introductions, and the skill sets available, are perfect. I’ve been able to create custom teams based on project needs."
Erich – Creative Lead
"I've already gotten a 300% return on my membership through work referrals, and I learn something new every week through the game changing experts and peers.”
Evan – Marketing Operations