The Freedom, Risks, and Hard-Won Lessons of Going Solo

Dr. Steven Mercer , an adjunct professor at the University of California-San Diego and an independent educational consultant, speaks from personal experience when he instructs solo entrepreneurs and consultants on how to build a service practice without sacrificing their values, time, or financial stability. According to a 2025 Census Bureau report, there are 29.8 million solopreneurs in the…