Whether you’re Freelance-Curious or a seasoned pro with 10+ years’ experience, our 2-Week Business Accelerator helps you earn more, attract ideal clients, and deliver exceptional service to the world’s top brands and agencies. The Freelance Method™ is easy to apply from day one and evolves with you at every stage of your career. Launch, rinse, repeat.
Vision. Leadership. Lifestyle.
FLEX U.® is modern business training for freelancers and consultants—designed to help you thrive in today’s evolving and ever-expanding global freelance economy.
Welcome to the Freelance Family.
Declaring yourself a freelancer is easy—but from day one, you’re the CEO of every aspect of your business. We’ve seen that launching, managing, and evolving your freelance business without a clear, cohesive framework invariably leads to burnout. Whether you’re launching your career or leading Fortune 500–level projects, FLEX U.® distills 15+ years of unparalleled in-field executive expertise and research into immersive, hands-on training—helping you build your business as you learn.
We adapt proven operations frameworks and leadership practices from the world’s top companies, agencies, and brands—specifically for the B2B freelance model. Attract world-class clients and projects, communicate effectively, and design a life aligned with your priorities.
INTRODUCING THE
Handmade. Tested. Refined.
Every element of the FLEX U.® curriculum is forged 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.
Each component of The Freelance Method™ 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.
Run your freelance business with the acclaimed Freelance Method™
DESIGNED FOR EXPERTS IN
Creative & Digital Media, Technology & Development, Marketing & Communications, Business & Operations, Finance, Legal & Professional Services, and Education.
INDUSTRIES AND ROLES
OUR STORY
From a 12-week deep-dive pilot in 2019 to today’s two-week sprint 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; neuroscience-backed learning; and proven operations frameworks to save you time, money, and energy.
MEET THE FOUNDER
Learn more about Meg Norton’s training and expertise ➔
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. (Freelance 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 Elevate Your Freelance Career?
Book a free consult to discuss what's working, and what's not working, about your Freelance career to determine if FLEX U.® is the right fit for you.
