I went out on my own last February after the jerk that i worked for (10 years) finally fired me. She was an unstable idiot and i tried to stay loyal and she fired me and still considered it a stab in the back when i opened my own place.
My clients followed me because they didnt like the other person. Dont worry about anyone but yourself. I work by myself and someday i will expand and hire others
Good luck. I have over 200 clients now and im very happy. I wish the same for you.
Donna