Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 19, 2023

Credible: You inspire trust and confidence from the first contact. Are you able to concentrate on what the other person is saying without thinking about what you’re going to say next? Experienced: You’re an expert in your field not just based on x number of years, but also by profoundly understanding your specialty.

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Johanna Rothman

JUNE 27, 2023

Several people have contacted me recently about “missing” articles on this site. But the people contact me because the LLMs (Large Language Models) claim I have written these articles. But here's the thing: if the LLMs can steal my intellectual property, what will they do about yours? How did the LLMs do that?

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Successful Independent Consulting

JANUARY 30, 2024

It’s an excellent tool to establish your credibility, create awareness about your expertise and services, expand your network, and of course, keep in touch with your existing connections to help foster referrals. In the About section, give a very brief explanation of your services and links to your webpage, blog, etc.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 10, 2023

Building relationships with experienced consultants and other industry experts can help you gain valuable insights into the profession, learn about job opportunities, and gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed. Most firms have websites that include information about their services, clients, and team members.

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Successful Independent Consulting

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Prospecting, she says, is not about selling; it’s about making appointments for conversations to uncover the pain points you may be able to help with. The Right Frame of Mind The number one thing to remember before every touchpoint with a potential client: It’s not about you or your expertise or your solutions. It’s about them.

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Buzzsprout

MAY 5, 2024

Podcasters want to hear about the real-world impact of their podcast from real people! Keep it simple: It can be confusing to hear an email address, social accounts, and a handful of other ways to contact the show. Have any questions about this guide? on Buzzcast, and the answers all shared a theme. Reach out on Twitter.

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Buzzsprout

MARCH 11, 2024

And if you include key points and memorable quotes in your notes, listeners are more likely to Tweet about your content and increase your exposure. Date: Name of podcast: Episode title and number: Brief summary of episode : Roughly 200 words about your episode's main theme.

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David A Fields

APRIL 26, 2015

A consultant asked me the following question: When you contact trade associations about speaking, do you go straight for the executive director or do you contact the person who is listed on the website as handling education, etc.? Who have you contacted first at a trade association to win a speaking gig?

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Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 20, 2022

You can stop worrying about the competition because today, I will teach you how to conduct a market scan and find your niche. Learn more about my Brand Positioning and Messaging strategy services: [link]. Schedule a consult call to talk about what you need to do to get seen and paid as the expert you already are: [link].

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PM Alliance

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Gather details about your business needs The list of things to check out at each site usually breaks down into three buckets: requirements, expectations, and nice-to-haves. Identify external contacts who can help provide additional information There may be details you need to confirm prior to selecting a site.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 19, 2022

Doing this reminds the attendees that the call is about to start, providing them a two-minute window to finish off unrelated activities. Maintain eye contact. Making eye contact in a virtual meeting is just as important as when you engage with people face-to-face. Not doing so looks unprofessional and careless. Final thoughts.

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Johanna Rothman

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

I wrote it because I'm concerned about what I see in too many supposedly agile teams: Crazy-long backlogs and roadmaps. That's because no product survives contact with the customers. Instead of thinking about “agile,” consider agility in your efforts. Worse, sometimes the team doesn't demo or deliver.

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Consulting Matters

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Today, I’m wrapping up my "Brand You" series by sharing tips and a script that gets people curious and excited about what you do. There is a difference between a pitch and an engaging story of your business, and that is what we will talk about in this episode. A pitch is about sales. A story is about service.

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The Source

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Marketing people have often worked in a vacuum, with too little of the direct contact with clients that helps to strengthen a professional services firm’s credibility. Partners, meanwhile, have relied on their networks of contacts and gut feel about what sells.

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Markovitz Consulting

MARCH 31, 2021

Do you wake up at 2am panicking about something you forgot to do? Learn more about the class at the Stanford CSP website here. And of course, if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly. Do you lose precious time hunting for files or emails? It doesn't have to be that way. I hope you can join me.

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Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 15, 2023

These emails are all about the other person “warming” me up to spend my time and money on them. But they don't say anything about the value these people would provide me. Do not message your LinkedIn contacts as a way to create a newsletter. Then, if you contact me in order to sell to me, I won't be grumpy about it.

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The Management Centre

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

One way to think about this is to consider whether you are working at full power in each of the eight key energy areas, which keep us fulfilled in life: Relationships: how satisfied are you in your relationships, the people in your life who are on your side, your version of family? Do you feel like you aren’t working at full power?

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CaseInterview.com

JANUARY 30, 2023

When the ball makes contact with the device in this optimal zone, the ball moves with maximum force and accuracy. If you’ve ever played any of these sports, you know what I’m talking about. These swinging devices have a certain zone that maximizes the physics and efficiency of the transfer of energy from the device to the ball.

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Comatch

JUNE 3, 2022

For some, this apprehension could stem from negative past experiences or common misconceptions about the networking process. . For example, this could be a former classmate who has never spoken to you before but wants to connect only so that you can introduce them to one of your contacts. Networking is all about building relationships.

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Consulting Matters

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

A second challenge is the transition from leader to consultant or coach, which is a whole new job requiring very different skill sets and perspectives, which I'll share more about in this episode. Why orgs don't care about your title of consultant, coach, or trainer. How to Make Your Contacts Count with Vern Schellenger.

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The Management Centre

MARCH 31, 2020

You can get closer to a similar sense of finger-on-the-pulse through frequent contact. Mix it up with individual and group contact – remember that saying “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts”? Mix it up with individual and group contact – remember that saying “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts”?

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Jerry Fletcher

JULY 31, 2021

He asked a favor that involved me contacting a person who had spoken for an organization I handle marketing for the slides from the presentation. I asked why he didn’t contact the speaker direct. Think about how you are perceived by contacts and colleagues, prospects and purchasers. Ya got it or you don’t.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 3, 2021

Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how to handle case interviews via video conference. Today, I’d like to cover some of the things about the case interview process itself that you will want to handle differently when it is done via video conference. So, don’t be too worried about the camera. They see the logic.

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Comatch

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Networking is about building relationships that aid your professional growth. When you actively network, you can expect to see a myriad of benefits in the form of new contacts, future clients, and referrals. Explain why you are passionate about what you do, highlighting the purpose of your business and what it is solving.

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Kai Davis

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Just one or two contacts or colleagues at a time for follow-up. Contact A: Week 1 of Follow-Up. Contact B: Week 1 of Follow-Up. It’s when you start following-up with more contacts (5, 10, or 38+ contacts…) that everything starts to get a little brain melty. Contact B: Week 2 of Follow-Up. A doozy of a week!

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Kai Davis

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

If nothing immediately pops to mind, ask a handful of your clients (~3-5) about your service: What do they enjoy? After you’ve talked to people and thought about the question for a bit, you’ll start to develop a hunch on where the value is. A ~4-6 email sequence to send to their contacts. I got curious about value.

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1 to 1

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Those are some of the insights gleaned from TTEC Digital’s State of AI in the Contact Center research report. No AI contact center activity topped a 35% adoption rate. On the bright side, many respondents were optimistic about accelerating AI adoption over the next 12 months. But current AI adoption is limited.

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Clarity Consultants

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Leadership is not solely about expertise in a particular field but about inspiring and influencing others, effective communication, and emotional intelligence. Contact us today! Neglecting the development of these softer attributes can lead to leaders who need more interpersonal skills to build strong, collaborative teams.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

If people know that a product is important to you, or that you have invested substantial time into it, then they are likely to tailor their feedback to make you feel good about what you are building. You may be looking for honest feedback about a particular product, pricing strategy, distribution channel, logo, or brand name.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 6, 2020

Someone you share a contact with? Someone you came across at an event/conference and want to know more about? To get the ball rolling, start with a one or two sentence background about yourself. “Hi Do you want to ask this person questions about his company or background? Is this someone you know and need advice from?

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Management Consulted

JUNE 25, 2014

In 9 out of 10 cases, especially if you are an experienced hire or come from a non-target school, having a contact inside a consulting firm will make the difference between getting an interview or not. By the way, want to be notified when we release new YouTube videos about consulting? Because of that, effective networking is critical.

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Tsavo Neal

AUGUST 21, 2020

What specific feature did you like most about this product/service? What would be three other benefits about this prod­uct/service? How important is it to include a contact us page on your website? It depends on how much you want people to contact you. Feature your contact page prominently on your website.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

A common adage within business states that “it’s not about what you know, but who you know”. Learning More About a Company – A Competitive Edge in Interviews In the competitive world of management consulting, a comprehensive understanding of a company can be a game-changer during the interview process.

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Buzzsprout

AUGUST 17, 2023

How to Get into Apple Podcasts in 9 Steps: Fill out podcast info Upload podcast artwork Pick podcast category Upload first episode Copy RSS feed Create Apple ID Add Podcast to Apple Podcasts Connect Complete the Content Rights & Show Contact Publish your podcast Step #1. Next, complete your show contact form. Click Save.

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1 to 1

JANUARY 10, 2024

That’s how “CBS News Sunday Morning” host Jane Pauley opened this week’s segment that covered how AI is impacting customer service in contact centers. Contact center associates featured on the show were empathetic. And if you’re lucky, there’s a person — a real person — at the end of the line.” million viewers tuned in to the No.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 6, 2020

Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how to handle case interviews via video conference. Today, I’d like to cover some of the things about the case interview process itself that you will want to handle differently when it is done via video conference. So, don’t be too worried about the camera. They see the logic.

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Tsavo Neal

DECEMBER 7, 2017

In this video, you’ll learn how to improve your consulting website contact page with a “Now” section, as well as adding the principle of scarcity. The consulting website used in this demonstration is Kurt Elster’s contact page. Welcome to Consulting Website Design 007: Contact Now. Slides ] Transcript.

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