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Podcast: TLDCast Podcast
Episode: Special Guest Laura Sanchez
Description: Today, Toddi Norum speaks with Laura Sanchez about being an independent contractor and consultant. Laura is a Senior Learning Consultant at Rook Strategies. Laura is focused on strategic learning management, instructional design and eLearning development. She will also be on the Women in Learning and Development panel at TLDC.
Show topics:
Introduction & Announcements
Laura’s backstory and transition into consulting
Difference between consulting and contracting
Discussing unrealistic expectations in contracting
Steps to prepare to become an independent contractor
How and what to itemize on your taxes
Dealing with companies with a Temporary Employment Contract
Addressing reasons pe...