It's possible, but there's also some annoying bootstrapping costs for starting a company (yes, even a consulting company) that can make it a hard thing to do if

It's possible, but there's also some annoying bootstrapping costs for starting a company (yes, even a consulting company) that can make it a hard thing to do if you don't have any money or access to credit. I put everything on my credit card to start mine, I doubt he has that luxury.