Independent Consultants Network

What Independent Consultants Network does

Independent Consultants Network (ICN) operates a digital marketplace platform connecting independent consultants and subject matter experts with business owners and entrepreneurs seeking advisory support. The platform was launched on July 2, 2024 as an operating division of Reservec, Inc., with headquarters in Ruskin, Florida in the Tampa Bay area. The core product is the independents.network directory, which enables business clients to search consultants, review profiles, contact them directly, and engage independently. The platform layers three components around the core directory: member profile pages for consultants, an online community portal for peer networking, and a discounted preferred-partner marketplace. ICN has organized its supply side into 14 consulting service categories covering Business Strategy, Management, IT, Financial Advisory, Franchise, E-commerce, Leadership, Marketing & Sales, Accounting, Human Resources, Data Management, Cybersecurity, Digital Payments, and Sustainability Consulting. Member quality is governed through an annual re-evaluation process and a code of conduct, and the brand is protected by a registered "INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS NETWORK™" service mark.

ICN's revenue model combines a marketplace commission structure with subscription-based membership tiers. At launch the company offered free promotional listings to eligible consultants, coaches, advisors, and mentors during a limited window; specific paid tier pricing is not publicly disclosed. Payment processing runs through Stripe. GTM is community-led and marketplace-listing oriented, supported by organic content marketing (blog covering pricing, solo branding, and consultant selection topics) and active social media presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube. The company is privately held, bootstrapped through its parent Reservec, Inc. with no disclosed external funding, and operates with a team of 1-10 employees. Co-founder and President Mike Harley leads the organization alongside co-founders whose combined 75 years of operational experience spans travel, automotive, parking, and franchising industries.

Name

Independent Consultants Network

Legal name

INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS NETWORK™

Website

https://weareicn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Independent Consultants Network operates a digital marketplace connecting independent consultants and subject matter experts with business owners across 14 consulting categories. Founded 2024 as a division of Reservec, Inc., the platform enables consultant discovery, direct engagement, and community access.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Consulting Marketplace

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Services & Experiences Generalist Marketplaces (CRAFAAAD)

Keywords

• Consulting marketplace platform
• Independent consultant network
• Business consulting services
• Professional advisory network
• Expert matching platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Ruskin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Marketplace: ICN provides a marketplace platform connecting independent consultants with business owners. Members get access to create a profile page, an online community portal, and a discounted marketplace with preferred service partners.
2. Premium Membership Services: For a limited time, eligible business consultants can sign up for a free listing. The platform offers paid membership tiers with additional benefits including profile pages, community portal access, and discounted marketplace services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Independent Consultants Network operates a digital marketplace platform that connects business owners and entrepreneurs with a curated network of independent consultants and subject matter experts. Members gain access to a profile page, an online community portal, and a discounted marketplace of preferred service partners, while businesses can search, contact, and directly engage consultants across 14 service categories spanning strategy, operations, IT, finance, marketing, HR, and more.

Product overview

Independent Consultants Network (ICN) operates as a digital networking platform and marketplace connecting business owners with independent consultants and subject matter experts across multiple industries. The core ICN Consultant Network Platform serves as the central hub, enabling consultant discovery and engagement. The platform provides member profile pages, an online community portal for collaboration, and a preferred partner marketplace offering discounted services. ICN members offer 14 distinct consulting service categories spanning Business Strategy, Management Consulting, Information Technology, Financial Advisory, Franchise Consulting, E-commerce, Leadership, Marketing & Sales, Accounting, Human Resources, Data Management, Cybersecurity, Digital Payments, and Sustainability Consulting. The platform differentiates through a vetted network model with annual re-evaluation and a code of conduct governing member standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ICN Consultant Network Platform Core digital marketplace platform connecting business owners and entrepreneurs with a curated network of independent consultants and subject matter experts; allows businesses to search for consultants, view profiles, contact them directly, choose the best match, and engage them for consulting services.
• Business Strategy Consulting Consulting service providing guidance on decisions that impact business profitability and operations, including market research, strategic planning, and implementation support. Offered via the ICN network to business owners and entrepreneurs.
• Management Consulting Outside perspective on problem-solving, best practices, and strategy to help businesses improve performance and operational efficiency. Delivered through ICN member consultants.
• Information Technology Consulting Expert advice on using existing technology effectively or selecting new technology investments, including system implementation and cybersecurity solutions, delivered via the ICN network.
• Financial Advisory Expertise in financial planning, investment strategies, risk management, insurance planning, asset management, and exit strategy development, offered through ICN member consultants.
• Franchise Consulting Guidance for both franchisors and potential franchisees through the franchise industry, including market research, franchise development, FDD preparation, and due diligence.
• E-commerce Consulting Optimization of online presence, enhancement of user experience, and strategies to drive sales for online businesses, delivered by ICN member consultants.
• Leadership Consulting Helping organizations develop effective leaders and foster positive organizational culture through executive coaching, succession planning, and change management.
• Marketing & Sales Consulting Promotion of products or services to potential customers, including brand identity development, content strategy, social media strategy, and campaign management.
• Accounting Services Guidance through financial complexities, legal compliance, tax planning, IRS interactions, audit support, and penalty abatement, delivered via ICN member consultants.
• Human Resources Consulting Workforce management guidance including employee relations, talent acquisition, organizational development, benefits administration, and compliance with labor laws.
• Data Management Consulting Guidance on data management, analysis, and governance including database design, data modeling, pipeline quality assurance, and dashboard creation.
• Cybersecurity Consulting Identification of security issues, risk assessment, and implementation of solutions to defend against cyber threats to computer networks and systems.
• Digital Payments Consulting Advice on modernizing and optimizing payment processes using digital technologies, including PCI DSS compliance and payment gateway integration.
• Sustainability Consulting Helping organizations future-proof strategies by translating sustainability goals into actionable plans covering environmental impact, resource management, and strategic planning.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Reservec, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2024Reservec, Inc. is the parent company of Independent Consultants Network (ICN). ICN operates as a division of Reservec, Inc., functioning as a digital marketing platform and network with the mission to connect business owners with independent consultants.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fiverr Pro: Premium tier of Fiverr's freelance marketplace targeting businesses seeking vetted professional services including consulting, marketing, and finance. Comparable as a marketplace platform that connects businesses with vetted independent consultants across multiple categories.
• Guidepoint: Global expert network providing on-demand access to vetted industry and subject-matter experts for consulting firms, investment funds, and corporations. Comparable as a larger incumbent operating in the curated-expert-consulting marketplace category.
• GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group): Large-scale expert network serving primarily enterprise clients with vetted subject matter experts for consulting-style engagements. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the curated-expert-marketplace category that ICN operates in, though more enterprise-focused and far larger.

Emerging players

• Maven: Platform connecting expert practitioners with professionals and learners through cohort-based courses, coaching, and consulting. Comparable in that it builds a marketplace of vetted independent experts across business domains, though differs in primary monetization around learning experiences vs. consulting engagements.
• Credo: Marketplace connecting businesses with vetted digital marketing, consulting, and technology agencies and freelancers. Comparable as a curated marketplace for professional service providers targeting SMBs, with a vetting and curation layer similar to ICN's approach.
• Expert360: Network-based marketplace for independent consultants and expert advisors, focused on matching them with corporate clients for project-based engagements. Comparable as a niche emerging player in the curated consultant marketplace space, with similar SMB-to-mid-market target customers.

Direct peers

• Catalant (A.Team): Marketplace platform matching independent consultants and expert teams with enterprise clients for strategy, management, technology, and transformation projects. Highly comparable to ICN's consulting-focused, multi-vertical marketplace approach.
• Upwork: Large freelance marketplace connecting businesses with independent professionals across consulting, creative, and technical categories. Directly comparable in marketplace model and broad consultant/client matching approach, though at vastly greater scale and broader category scope than ICN.
• Toptal: Vetted freelance network for top independent talent in consulting, software, finance, and design. Closely comparable to ICN on the curation/vetting model and target customer (businesses seeking high-quality independent experts), with a similar emphasis on quality control over open marketplace access.
• Clarity.fm: On-demand expert network connecting business owners with vetted advisors for short consultations. Directly comparable in serving the same SMB/business owner segment and using a vetted-expert marketplace model, though narrower in engagement format (advice calls vs. full consulting engagements).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/weareicn
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@weareicn
• Facebookfacebook.com/weareicn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/we-are-icn
• Instagraminstagram.com/weareicn

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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