Keen observation Rich.
I don’t think you can ever get their 100% buy-in to you because many (not all) are not business people. They love the freedoms, the cash (as many don’t get the tax implications of self-employment), they are busy off and on and think they are making money. When things get lean they look for a job, generally have impressive reels, but lack work ethic, commitment and experience being bitched at by a boss.
If they are considering becoming an employee, show them a non-compete while they are employed, not just after they depart.
Steve

