Everyday Entrepreneur With Cornelius Mcgrath

A deep dive into the most timeless insights from Venkatesh Rao's 'The Art of Gig Vol 1' and explore the unique skill set required to become a successful independent consultant. This episode is a meditation led by the host, Cornelius McGrath, who shares his insights, analyses the book's core themes and offers his perspective on their real-world application and value. Cornelius reflects on the essential elements of pursuing a successful independent consulting career. Three key ideas from 'The Art of Gig' are discussed: 1. "Sparring" related to live, dynamic conversations with executive decision-makers 2. "Guru vs. Pundit" the importance of how you differentiate yourself in the industry 3. "Anti-Indie" the foundations capable of making gig careers more anti-fragile. Show Notes (00:00) Introduction to Unique Consulting Books (00:04) The Impact of 'Million Dollar Consulting' and 'The Art of Gig' (01:01) The Need for Intermediate to Advan