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Michael Stocks, Project Manager | I quit my job and became independent just before a pandemic and I don't regret a thing

Episode Summary

Former operations manager for Carluccio's and freelance consultant Micheal Stocks joins Adam to discuss the pros and cons of quitting your job and becoming a consultant in the hospitality industry. With over 20 years of experience working in hospitality, Micheal explores how his time with Carluccio's helped him gain skills and grow his network to venture into consulting. By working with clients he is now providing his knowledge and expertise and aiding businesses’ growth.

Episode Notes

Micheal Stocks is currently working as a freelance consultant within the hospitality sector, working on projects that have a particular focus on drinks menus, training, store openings, and growing businesses.

 In this episode of Served With, Adam and Micheal discuss:

• A proactive mindset and the skills that help to start a freelance consulting career.
• Covid’s impact on Micheal’s work with clients and the uncertainty he faced early on. 
• The work-to-life balance, with increased working flexibility and working for exciting brands.
• Differences between the freedom and choice of projects when working in a corporate environment vs freelance. 

Watch and listen to Served With podcast to learn more about how Micheal became a freelance consultant and how he grew his consultancy business throughout the pandemic.

Links that are related: 

https://mikestocks.co.uk/

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