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Contractor Q&A – Licensing, Hiring & When to Go Solo

🔧 Thinking about leaving your 9-to-5 to go full-time as a contractor? Wondering if getting licensed is really worth the time and money? In this video, we tackle the *real questions* that contractors ask before making the leap—from licensing to hiring and going solo.

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Contractor Q&A – Licensing, Hiring & When to Go Solo