Summary: In this episode of the Solopreneur Success Path, host Tom Clairmont welcomes Kayla McGuire, a seasoned strategic advisor and project management coach based in Bentonville, Arkansas. Kayla is the founder of Kayla McGuire Consulting, where she has dedicated over 15 years to helping entrepreneurs launch and scale their startups. Kayla shares her journey from being a project manager in a tech startup to becoming a successful freelancer. She discusses the pivotal moments that led her to start her own consulting business in 2020, including the challenges she faced and how she leveraged her skills to overcome them. Tom and Kayla dive into the essentials of project management, emphasizing the importance of communication, collaboration, and leadership. Kayla highlights how modern project management tools and AI are transforming the industry, allowing project managers to focus more on strategic and human-centric skills. Kayla also talks about her contributions to the book Executing Excellence, co-authored by ten project managers, and how LinkedIn has been instrumental in her career. She provides insights into her approach to coaching aspiring project managers and entrepreneurs, helping them navigate the complexities of freelancing and business growth. As the episode wraps up, Kayla shares her vision for the future of her business, aiming to expand her coaching services and continue supporting small business founders. Listeners are encouraged to connect with Kayla on LinkedIn or through her website for further insights and guidance. Tune in to this inspiring episode to learn more about the dynamic world of project management and the path to becoming a successful solopreneur. Kayla McGuire on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylamcguire/ Website: www.tomclairmont.com www.tomclairmont.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/solopreneur-success-path/exclusive-content