Fwiw, I focused on enterprise consulting.. mobile dev, training and product design. Daily rates (no hourly). Focused on high value, high impact discussions.. converted these engagements into development agreements, licensed revenue, etc.
Specifically, I built mobile components and server systems for mobilizing data (spreadsheet-to-app conversions, etc). I then used these components and services to help speed up their mobile strategies, provided high quality training materials, and positioned my company for long-term revenue from licensed IP.
I'm currently at the stage where I have a strong client list and a marketable product, which is attracting investors, more clients, etc.
It's just myself and one engineer at the moment. I do both design and development for mobile and back-end systems.
Btw, you don't need to move to the Valley or NYC. I traveled the majority of 2011. All client work started as onsite engagements, then moved to remote.
Specifically, I built mobile components and server systems for mobilizing data (spreadsheet-to-app conversions, etc). I then used these components and services to help speed up their mobile strategies, provided high quality training materials, and positioned my company for long-term revenue from licensed IP.
I'm currently at the stage where I have a strong client list and a marketable product, which is attracting investors, more clients, etc.
It's just myself and one engineer at the moment. I do both design and development for mobile and back-end systems.
Btw, you don't need to move to the Valley or NYC. I traveled the majority of 2011. All client work started as onsite engagements, then moved to remote.
Hopefully sharing this will help you in some way.