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.

CHAOS, MEET CLARITY.
We deliver comprehensive training that elevates the business leadership and lifestyle design of freelancers, consultants, and sole proprietors.
Our acclaimed Indie Ops Method™ leverages the powerful frameworks used by the world's leading companies, giving you the tools to build a truly profitable, sustainable, and enjoyable practice in today's 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.
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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.

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.
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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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