A reader writes:
Is it financially feasible for a solo freelancer (Ex: Developer, Designer, Marketing Consultant, etc.) to hire or partner with a PM on their projects? How can a one person shop afford to hire someone like you without taking a loss on the project?
As a follow-up, what are some of the benefits of working with a PM when you specialize in another discipline? How can I leverage the fact that I have a PM on my "team" to better sell my services and provide a better client experience?
Why yes, yes it is feasible for a solo freelancer to hire or partner with a PM on their projects. But before I go into that, let's start with your follow up: what are some of the benefits of working with a PM and how can you leverage them?
