Consulting Matters

JULY 14, 2022

Do you want to know how to get a seat at the table in the C-Suite and get senior leaders to buy into transformational change that you know they need that they don't quite see yet? I'm in the middle of what I'm calling my "Favorite Executive Series of all time" series, and so, of course, I had to include Sarah King in this series!

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Successful Independent Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Make a guess of what you think your new rate should be. For example, if your rate is now $150 an hour, what do you think is a logical next step? Do the math a few different ways and see how these numbers play out. Do some market-rate benchmarking to learn what other consultants are charging, or what clients are paying.

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Have you switched up your career from leadership to consulting and coaching? Do you wish you had a ready response to the "What do you?" Kyle Howard, you'll see how to answer "What do you do?" The solution he offers is the essence of his brand promise and the answer to what he does.

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Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 6, 2022

When it comes to networking, have you thought, "I know I need to network, but I just can't bring myself to do it?". I invited Vern on the show because I want you to discover simple shifts that will help you fill your network with potential clients who are the perfect fit for your business! Let's do this! Vern Schellenger [link].

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Consulting Matters

APRIL 28, 2022

I was Jahaan's first business mentor when she started her business. We worked through her brand positioning as a consultant to the sports industry who transformed front-line teams into brand ambassadors, which made logical sense given her experience working for the Red Sox, Dodgers, and the Cubs. This wasn't her dream business!

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 16, 2023

Have you ever felt you need to make more progress with your consulting or coaching business? Today, we decode the profit puzzle and dive into the different levels of success you can achieve with your consulting or coaching business: stable profits, sustainable growth, and scalable success. How great does that sound?

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Successful Independent Consulting

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

This article offers ideas of how to do this, as well as some sample language. Make a guess of what you think your new rate should be. For example, if your rate is now $150 an hour, what do you think is a logical next step? Do the math a few different ways and see how these numbers play out. Jot it down.

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Consulting Matters

APRIL 14, 2022

Is your business aligned to your superpowers? The logical next step in her career was not a repeat of what she's already done but to create something new based on what makes her unique and all of her experience. In this episode, you'll hear: What Renee's past revealed about her superpower.

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Consulting Matters

APRIL 21, 2022

Do you have your own business? Does it bring you joy? Are you thinking seriously about starting your own business and want one that brings you joy but need a push of encouragement? She is a seasoned software turned career mentor to aspiring software consultants. Learn more. www.betsyjordyn.com/downloads.

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Successful Independent Consulting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

This article offers ideas of how to do this, as well as some sample language to use. Make a guess of what you think your new rate should be. For example, if your rate is now $150 an hour, what do you think is a logical next step? Do the math a few different ways and see how these numbers play out. Jot it down.

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 3, 2021

One of the biggest challenges that both new and seasoned consultants and coaches face is finding the words to describe what they do. They go to networking events and try to explain that they are a consultant or coach but instead of getting head nods and curiosity.they experience the angst of the blank stares.

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Consulting Matters

MAY 19, 2022

How can you use your strengths to land more clients and earn what you're worth? Leslie Lyons and I do a deep dive into the Enneagram tool and how to use it to sell more effectively and overcome the issues and challenges that cause us to sabotage ourselves and play small. And this is where Leslie comes in. Learn more here.

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Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 21, 2021

How much does it REALLY cost to start and run a profitable consulting or coaching business? Jen Hamilton and I talk about what it takes. Jen Hamilton is a business coach that helps coaches and consultants build a business foundation that generates ongoing revenue. I’ve been there.

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Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 30, 2023

I ranted about one of those on my other blog. See Which Assumptions Do You Bring to What You Read? (& When consultants ask these questions, the consultants assume they are showing their unique value. They're showing how they only offer commodity, and too often, inadequate, consulting.

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Successful Independent Consulting

DECEMBER 4, 2018

This article offers ideas of how to do this, as well as some sample language to use when notifying your clients. First, make a ballpark guess of what you think your new rate should be. For example, if your rate is now $150 an hour, what do you think is a logical next step? Jot it down. for year three.

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Successful Independent Consulting

JUNE 17, 2021

Most independent consultants have some FUD (fear, uncertainty, or doubt) when it comes to finding work. It can take several months to set up your business, establish your reputation, and build your network in order to find and bill your own clients directly. It’s an easy way to see if you even like consulting. See prior point.)

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Successful Independent Consulting

JULY 16, 2019

Most self-employed consultants I know have deep expertise in a certain function or industry, and nearly everyone would like to earn some extra money. If this describes you, check out what I recently discovered. GLG also sometimes hires independent consultants for longer projects. How does the GLG process work?

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Business Consulting Agency

JANUARY 27, 2023

Experts can be obtained through consulting services. In most cases, it is just smart business to do so. Yet, when marketing and advertising does not produce results what is the next step. Yet, when marketing and advertising does not produce results what is the next step. Give it a try.

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The Consultants Peer Group

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

I started this series to help you discover five ways to raise your consulting game. In the previous blog, Adherence to an Enforceable Code of Ethics , I presented that adherence of an enforceable Code of Ethics would be a major part of this market differentiation. But back to the topic of this blog.

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Tsavo Neal

DECEMBER 4, 2020

A “good” website does what it’s supposed to do — for both the owner of the website and the person using the website. A “good” website does what it’s supposed to do — for both the owner of the website and the person using the website. Let’s take your consulting website as an example. Courland Allen.

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Consulting Matters

MAY 16, 2018

If you’re a high-achiever SURELY, you’ve considered starting your own consulting business by now (if you haven’t already.) But the reality is… …Growing a consulting business is unlike any other business! There are lots of reasons you might want to be a consultant.

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Consulting Success

JULY 31, 2017

Powerful strategies to help you build your consulting business by being consistent, relevant, and positioning yourself for success. Description: Jacob Morgan is the principal and co-founder of Chess Media Group, a management consulting and strategic advisory firm focusing on the future of work and collaboration.

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The Consultants Peer Group

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

practice) in a deeper, more meaningful way – How you consult, in addition to What you do. practice) in a deeper, more meaningful way – How you consult, in addition to What you do. As you are likely aware, there are enumerable media articles on ethics lapses in management consulting.

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 19, 2020

Are you thinking about creating an online course but aren't sure if they are profitable for consultants? Watch this tutorial video and learn about the 3 types of profitable consulting courses and how they can amplify your client impact and profits. Betsy Jordyn : Hey, are you a consultant or coach? This is a really great time.

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Johanna Rothman

APRIL 14, 2023

One of the themes that runs through the Successful Independent Consulting: Relationships That Focus on Mutual Benefit is: “Invite people to your newsletter.” Your subscribers don't have to like everything you write—as long as they like most of what you write. You can only reach people who gave you permission to do so.

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Successful Independent Consulting

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Perhaps the hardest thing for an independent consultant is not knowing where your next project is coming from, or when. This article summarizes the pros and cons of these options, gives you questions for starting your research, and introduces you to some of the better-known consulting agencies. Of course, they charge for this.

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 12, 2020

What services do I offer my consulting clients? If so, you're gonna love today's training on how to design consulting offers.that convert. Creating great offers that will attract and impress your consulting clients starts with falling in love with your consulting clients and serving them to the best of your ability.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 24, 2021

This is a question that you will inevitably receive when interviewing with a consulting firm. Doing a self-reflection of your interests and motivations. Before getting into the application process, I think it is key to reflect upon your own aims and what type of work you want to do. What did you like?

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 8, 2020

"If your success is not on your own terms, if it looks good to the world but does not feel good in your heart, it is not success at all." There is nothing scarier for a high-achiever than to hit the top of their profession and wonder what it's all for. and " What's my purpose?". Start your own business? Anna Quindlen.

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Are you tired of the endless chase for small-paying consulting gigs? Are you so over those labor intensive projects that keep you as busy as you were when you were an employee? Do you want to stop under-valuing yourself through sub-contracting with other consultants and take your place as a sought-after advisor to the C-Suite?

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Are you thinking about becoming a consultant but not sure what the consultant's role entails? Are you currently a consultant and tired of shadow boxing negative stereotypes about this role and want to be seen as an essential strategic partner to executives? How I Discovered the True Consultant's Purpose (1:48).

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

When people think of consultants, they tend to visualize professionally suited employees, degrees from the best schools, high pay-checks and fancy travel stories. Consulting though has many aspects – it’s not just about smooth talking. What are the different types of consultants? What does ‘consulting’ mean?

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 15, 2021

Billy Gerhard is a consultant in the Philadelphia office of the Boston Consulting Group, a Big 3 management consulting firm. What got you interested in consulting? Consulting was a way to apply my problem-solving approach to different problems faced by all kinds of businesses. I enjoy problem solving.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 13, 2013

Believe that the dots will connect down the road, love what you do, and remember that you are going to die. I was busy working on an urgent assignment, and dropped everything. Do you remember where you were when you heard the news? Love what you do: set backs are inevitable. Steve and I never met in person.

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Successful Independent Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2017

"As an independent consultant, does it matter how I get paid?” being paid on a 1099 tax basis as a business instead of on a W-2 tax basis like a temp worker makes a huge difference to your profitability for two key reasons: You pay less tax. Absolutely! In the U.S., You save more for retirement. Here’s how I figured this out.

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Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 9, 2020

You understand the business rationale and the economic conditions that led your company make this decision that is completely changing your life. Unproductive questions about what you could have done differently and fears about the unknown are keeping you at up at night. Step 1: Take a Beat and Process What Happened to You.

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Successful Independent Consulting

JULY 21, 2018

Recent court ruling likely to impact independent consultants in the U.S. This article was written by Henry Telfeian, a labor relations and employment attorney as well as the general counsel for the Professional Independent Consultants of America, Inc. If you do not work in the United States, this blog doesn't apply.

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