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Aug 2023
29m 48s

CEA - Crushing It as a Solopreneur Struc...

ISAAC OAKESON
About this episode

If you’ve ever dreamed of starting your own engineering firm, stop everything right now and give this a listen! Scott Wible, PE, SE, had that goal ever since his college years, worked hard with the goal in mind from Day 1 to learn the skills and pass his exams, and now is the owner of Wible Engineering. Today, he details his own journey and all the things he did to get to this point — which you can replicate to get there as well. 😉


Tune in to Learn:

  • His journey from structural engineer to structural engineering firm owner

  • How his years as a full-time engineer at a firm taught him the skills to start his business

  • How he passed the SE Exam on his first try — and tips for you to do the same.

  • Will the SE Exam be more difficult when it goes computer-based?

  • The 3 attributes you need to achieve professional success

  • The 4 biggest benefits to starting your own engineering firm

  • Being a solopreneur vs working with a team — plus one aspect that can help

  • How to overcome the challenge of balancing work and life as a business owner

  • How niching down can help you get client work flowing in…literally.

  • Should you scale up your engineering firm or stay solo?


FREE Download:

The Ultimate Civil PE Exam Startup Guide


Resources Mentioned:

SE ExamAluminium Design Manual

The 4-Hour Workweek

How to Win Friends & Influence People


Connect With Scott:

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info@wibleengineering.com

Wible Engineering


CEA Exam Prep Materials:

Main Website

The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course

The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course

The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses

The Ultimate California Seismic Review Course

FE and PE Practice Exams


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