Do Freelance Project Managers Really Need Industry Experience?

Finding the right freelance project manager can feel like searching for a unicorn. Do you hire someone who knows your industry inside out, or someone who can solve the problem in front of you? And if you're a freelance PM looking to branch into a new industry, how do you know which of your skills will actually transfer?

In this episode, host Galen Low sits down with Ashanti Johnson, founder of the Freelance PM Club and owner of Strategy House, to unpack what makes a great freelancer-client match. They explore why industry experience isn't always the deciding factor, how to position your expertise around outcomes rather than job titles, and why the future of freelance project management depends on treating independent professionals as strategic partners, not just extra hands.

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