MBO Partners Founder and Executive Chairman Gene Zaino has insights about what independent workers want and need, having lived the life of an entrepreneur in a variety of forms over the span of his career. The State of Independence podcast talks to Gene about MBO’s origin story, what impact the landmark State of Independence report had on the future of work, and what he sees as the challenges and benefits of this important sector of the economy going forward.

Celebrating the launch of the 2020 State of Independence in America report, future of work expert Steve King, of Emergent Research, speaks on the first episode of MBO Partners' new podcast, about the genesis of the report—now in its tenth year—and highlights some of this year’s key findings.

Introducing State of Independence, the podcast from MBO Partners that shares insights about the future of work that will empower both independent professionals— consultants, freelancers, contractors — and the enterprise organizations that gain to benefit from their talents.