wildengineer

About six months ago I started my own one man software consulting company. Now I'm working for two clients making things and having a blast.

The problem is that these are subcontracts where I'm blocked from cultivating the relationship with these companies. I'd like to take my company to the next level, work directly with clients and build out my own team of engineers. Is there any playbook to do this? Has anyone here done this before? If so, how?

I've thought of networking at local events and possibly tech conferences, but I'd like a solid game plan before I invest the time and energy. Any advice is appreciated.

I started my own one man consulting company earlier this year and so far it's gone very well with my first customer. However, I am in talks to begin an engagement with a second company. The type of work I am doing for both companies is highly collaborative, meaning I need to be available to both sides part time Monday through Friday. Both companies know about each other and have accepted the arrangement. It's all fully remote work.

Any tips on keeping both clients happy? How do I manage my time between the two? How do I manage ad-hoc meetings?