Tips, strategies, and honest reviews from a 15-year veteran with 1,000+ consultations. Learn how to earn $300–$1,000/hr sharing what you already know.
Expert networks aren't a hustle or a hack - they're a mature, regulated industry used by the world's top firms.
11,200 companies use expert networks in 2026. Here's who's paying for your expertise.
Source: Inex One Research, 2026
From community members across r/expertnetworks, r/consulting, and r/fatFIRE
I consult weekly with GLG, AlphaSights, Third Bridge. Easy deal and easy money, $500 an hour. Did at least 30 calls this year alone.
Made over $47K last year from calls alone. Part time alongside my full-time job. Best side income I've ever found.
Signed up on Tuesday, got my first call Thursday. $400 in my account by Friday. I honestly couldn't believe it.
All at $500/hr with a $1K minimum. Each call is 45 min to an hour. Wasn't worth scheduling for less than $1K.
There are so many things that are rote to you in your day job that simply blow clients' minds. You don't realize how valuable your everyday knowledge is.
I've raised my rates 2-3x in 14 months with no impact on solicitation volume. The demand for real expertise is insatiable right now.
Practical strategies to double or triple your hourly rate without losing call volume.
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Read article →"The expert network market hit ~$3 billion in 2025, growing ~12% annually. Growth is back, and service diversification is reshaping the industry."
"The Global Expert Networks Market is projected to reach USD 4.19 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to achieve nearly USD 18 billion by 2034."
"GLG is the world's largest expert network, with over 1,000,000 freelance consultants. Founded in 1998, the company connects investors and consultants with business clients."
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