I enjoy consulting too, but it leaves me with the feeling of not building or being part of something for the future... if that makes sense. Here's how I'd fix

I enjoy consulting too, but it leaves me with the feeling of not building or being part of something for the future... if that makes sense. Here's how I'd fix that: start building a set of reusable components which you own the property to and license it to your contractees. If it gets useful enough and you need the money, you might even be able to start charging money for it. Think of whatever you're building as the platform of the future ;)