Great article. Couldn’t have written it better myself. Covers all of the key points. I resisted becoming a consultant right out of college. Felt to really make an impact I needed experience. After 20 years working for companies I took the plunge. It worked out great. Clients love when you can talk about them as though you have known them forever when you just met them. There are many similarities among companies. Using your experience with one can help you relate to many. And it makes you genuine.