A professional community of vetted independent consultants who know what it takes to go solo
A professional membership that brings together vetted resources, expert guidance, and a community who knows
what it takes to go solo
Join the community of bold, bet-on-yourself independents who are defining success on their own terms.
Join 400+ independents
Where independent consultants connect and grow
Where independent consultants turn bold, bet-on-yourself business into sustainable success.
Join a community of vetted independents
A community of independents with strong work experience who are committed to building good businesses.
Make new valuable connections
Answers and inspiration that keep you moving forward, from a like-minded community of independent peers.
Resources to solve urgent problems
Playbooks, articles, and engaged community forums eliminate blockers at lightning speed.
A community of vetted independents
Need advice from someone who’s been where you are, or looking for a second set of eyes? Pollen’s vetted community delivers connections and support from people who get it—and who’ve done it. No more shouting into the void.
Build real relationships with quality discussions in dedicated spaces
Build confidence, stay ahead of the curve and fuel growth across all functional areas of your business by exchanging advice and knowledge with a community genuinely dedicated to helping.
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Resources made
for better results
for better results
We asked independent business owners what they wished for at the most critical moments of their journey. Then, we built it. Solve day-to-day questions in 20 minutes or less with targeted playbooks and actionable templates.
What our members say
Karl
Executive Coach
"I’m bolder, more deeply informed, and feel I'm a part of a growing and thriving community of brave people."
Alexa
Marketing Strategist
“Pollen has been the best investment in my independent business”
Dana
Content Strategist
“Pollen has helped me conceive of independence as an actual business and career. I've benefited from both professional development and community-building.”
All those make-or-break moments on the way to something bigger?
We’ve been there.
We’ve been there.
Make the leap
You’ve seen some traction playing to your strengths, but you also don’t know what you don’t know. Solving for the unknown requires a solid foundation of essential skills and a familiarity with proven business strategies, experimenting as you go.
Level up
You’ve got your feet under you, with an eye toward your long-term goals. Now’s the time to increase efficiency, build momentum, and prioritize personal and professional development.
Build resilience
Sustain, but make it smart. You’re seasoned enough to appreciate the ebbs and flows of your work, allowing you to scale with intention—and release a bit of the death grip—so your business can begin to work for you.
Break new ground
You’re building on your solid base with diversified revenue streams, greater scale, and giving back to your community, bolstered by a well-connected network that recognizes your expertise. You’re cruising, with time to enjoy the view.
Apply to join Pollen
Unlock the full power of a Pollen membership to take your
independent consulting business to the next level. It's free.
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FAQ
What's included in the membership?
As a part of your membership, you get access to a vetted community space of peers as well as free playbooks and templates to support your business. The membership is completely free.
What are the requirements for membership?
Pollen is a vetted professional development membership for experienced independent operators. Our members have built, scaled, and led companies across many industries and stages. They’ve now gone out on their own to provide consulting, advisory, fractional, and skilled services.
Their expertise focuses on Product, Growth, Marketing, Strategy, Operations, People / HR, Content, Design, or Finance.
Members have previously held senior level roles in their careers, which enables them to go independent. Titles may have included manager, director, senior, VP, department head, or chief level positions.
Now in their independent careers, they’re consultants, advisors, strategists, and business owners. Everyone has had at least a few clients and wants to build something durable — this is not for people who are "just curious" about independence.
The Pollen team reviews every application on an individual basis to determine fit based on experience and the needs of your business.
How can I contact the Pollen team?
Get in touch at contact@runpollen.com.
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