We help you stand out from the crowd. Earn more money, attract your ideal clients, and deliver exceptional service to the world’s top agencies, companies, and firms—with confidence and consistency.
We deliver comprehensive training that elevates the business leadership and lifestyle design of freelancers, consultants, and sole proprietors.
Our acclaimed Indie Ops Method™ teaches the powerful frameworks used by the world's leading agencies, firms, and brands, giving you the tools to build a truly profitable, sustainable, and enjoyable independent business in today's thriving dynamic global economy.
Save time, money, and energy—for you and your clients.
Declaring yourself a freelancer or sole proprietor is easy—but from day one, you’re the CEO of every aspect of your business. Without a clear, cohesive framework, launching, managing and growing your independent practise can become a costly cycle of trial and error that leads to mistakes, missed opportunities, and burnout.
Whether you’re Freelance-Curious and just getting started, or you're a seasoned pro with 10+ years of freelancing experience, FLEX U.® distills 15+ years of unmatched in-field executive expertise and research into immersive, hands-on training—helping you build your business and earn as you learn.
INTRODUCING THE
Handmade. Tested. Refined.
Each component of what we train you on is rigorously tested to shorten your learning curve and preserve your most precious resources — time, money, and energy — so you can focus on what matters most to you and your life.
The Indie Ops Method™ is easy to apply from day one and evolves with you at every stage of your career. Launch, rinse, repeat.
DESIGNED FOR EXPERTS IN
Creative & Digital Media, Technology, IT & Development, Marketing & Communications, Business & Operations, HR and Finance.
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OUR STORY AND PROCESS
From a 12-week deep-dive pilot in 2019 to today’s two-week business accelerator, our journey has one purpose: empowering freelancers with proven world-class methods for sustainable, fulfilling careers in 2025 and beyond.
Each milestone reflects our commitment to a freelance career that works—anchored in transparent agreements with yourself, your clients, and the teams you freelance alongside.
Every element of the FLEX U.® curriculum is validated through hands-on feedback loops with seasoned freelancers—from our very first beta cohort to today’s flagship accelerator. By blending neuroscience-based learning with proven business operations practices, we deliver a framework that’s as simple to apply as it is powerful in adapting to industry shifts.
OUR CORE PRINCIPLES
Intentional Life Design
Define and refine your priorities each quarter—family, health, creativity, or growth—so your business evolves to support your life, not the other way around.
Purposeful Agreements
Based on those priorities, establish clear commitments with yourself, your clients, and your collaborators to protect your time, energy, and focus. What you focus on grows.
Clear, Effective Communication
Maintain honest dialogue to keep these agreements alive through mutual accountability, ensuring everyone stays aligned and empowered.
Proactive Leadership
Lead the process with your clients—don’t react to circumstances or sacrifice what matters most in your life—and do so without ever feeling like an inconvenience.
GRADUATE REVIEWS
★★★★★
“The Flex U. (Indie Ops Method™) broke the dam in my brain that was keeping the good stuff back. Now, I go with my gut a lot more when I'm negotiating potential new projects or new work with anyone — it's really just holding onto those core values and saying, “Are any of my values being compromised? Am I going to be able to commit to this and keep my word? Yes? Okay, then this can move forward.”
Malene C.
SR. UX DESIGNER, DEVELOPER
★★★★★
"When the idea of becoming a Freelance Copywriter & Content Marketing Strategist blipped into my mind it was still nothing more than a dream, until Flex U. One single conversation catapulted me toward that dream making it a reality. Every classroom after that reinforced my belief and inspired me in ways that nothing else could. It's shown me that Freelance is freedom, and freedom is allowing me to become better."
Cory D.
COPYWRITER & CONTENT STRATEGIST
★★★★★
"Working with Meg has provided me with a support system I didn't know I needed. Every conversation with Meg left me feeling empowered and positive about what I needed to tackle next in my business and life."
Julia R.
SVP, OPERATIONS
★★★★★
"Meg not only helped me through some challenges I was facing at the time of really “finding my voice as a leader”, she left me with a better understanding of how to approach leadership with team members in my freelance business. Meg has reinforced the importance of listening, being real and authentic, and most importantly, being a stand for and committed to those I am working with. She ultimately helped me build the confidence of just being and trusting in myself."
Adrian W.
STRATEGIST
★★★★★
"If you are looking for someone you can trust like a close family member, and someone who has your back no matter what, Meg is your person!"
Joanne M.
PROJECT MANAGER
CREATED & LED BY MEG NORTON
OPERATIONS CONSULTANT & SENIOR FREELANCER
Meg Norton is a globally trusted business consultant and the founder of FLEX U.®—working with clients across the US, Canada, and UK. With 17 years of experience leading production, client service, and operations for top creative, media, and tech firms—including two of the world’s top five advertising and PR agencies in 2024, and the #1 most awarded agency globally—Meg brings unmatched operational expertise to the freelance economy.
Her early career in social work, combined with a background in psychology and human behavior, and over a decade of advanced training in leadership, communication, neuroscience, and ontology, has equipped her to build world-class operational systems without sacrificing soul.
Through FLEX U.®, Meg empowers world-class talent to streamline their businesses, elevate their services, and design a lifestyle built for longevity—in 2025 and beyond.
Ready to Run Your World-Class Business?
Our 2-Week Accelerator is where the transformation begins. Get the systems, skills, and confidence to lead.
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