The number of full-time self-employed workers in the United States increased from 13.6 million in 2020 to 27.7 million in 2024, according to research by Mbo Partners. Eighty-four percent are happier to work alone, reporting better health and better safety. Once considered a risky professional path, forging your own path is something that even senior leaders are pursuing to take control of their time, their income and with whom they want to work.
