Successful Independent Consulting

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Recently the Professional Independent Consultants of America (PICA) hosted a members-only roundtable discussion to help people jumpstart their use of this powerful tool. Why ChatGPT Matters for Independent Consultants As consultants, innovation is our middle name, and staying ahead of the curve is crucial. If not, you should be!

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Consulting Matters

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Maybe you tried to convince the senior team to trust your expertise and buy-in your proposed change ideas…only to have those ideas land on deaf ears. Or perhaps you have gotten some momentum with a significant change initiative, only to have it stalled out because of the missing people element.

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Consulting Success

MARCH 22, 2021

If you’re a consulting firm and you want to know the hows of business development and expansion, then this episode is for you. Michael Zipursky’s guest today is Tom McMakin, the CEO and Partner of Profitable Ideas Exchange.

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Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 15, 2020

The #1 FUD (fear, uncertainty, doubt) among independent consultants involves business development. And now, with everyone stuck at home because of the COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders, business development and the networking that fuels it seem impossible. Clients buy consulting services from people they know and trust.

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Consulting Success

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Wondering how to write a consulting proposal? Want to use a consulting proposal template that increases your chance of winning the business? Here’s what most consultants — especially newer ones — don’t know… The consulting proposal is misunderstood.

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Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 1, 2024

I’ve mentored and represented hundreds of independent consultants and repeatedly I see those with a well-defined niche win more work. Because they’re experts in their field, their name immediately comes to mind when a specific phrase, problem, or business need pops up. The exact opposite is true. What is his sweet spot?

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Consulting Matters

JUNE 2, 2022

Have you hit the top of your profession or exceeded your business goals and wondered what's next? We went to Nantucket for our honeymoon, where I went ten years ago for a personal business retreat. We went to Nantucket for our honeymoon, where I went ten years ago for a personal business retreat.

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Consulting Matters

MAY 25, 2023

Get ready to explore this goldmine with our special guest, Erin Austin, an attorney, business strategist, and expert in helping entrepreneurs create, protect, and monetize their intellectual property. Learn how to become the go-to expert in your field, prevent people from stealing your ideas, and take control of the conversation with clients.

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Consulting Success

MARCH 23, 2020

Presentations are an essential part of any business. It is where ideas are brought to light, potential connections are established, and even customers are marketed. Using YOUR Voice To Land Big Consulting Clients With Leah Bonvissuto: Podcast #131 is a post from: Consulting Success. Leah began her career.

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 9, 2020

These feelings are particularly acute for both new and seasoned consulting and coaching business owners which in comparison to other business owners, growing to the next level is personal because your business is based on you. Your ideas. Your expertise. My credibility isn't in my credentials.

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Successful Independent Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Do some market-rate benchmarking to learn what other consultants are charging, or what clients are paying. Try doing a quick survey of similar consultants you know (maybe ask them to select from list of price ranges). Or search the internet: for example, “typical consultant rate for organizational design in New York.”

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 27, 2022

Dan Weedin, a treasured colleague of mine for over ten years, is an experienced entrepreneur, thought leader, author, and award-winning speaker who has a passion for consulting, coaching, and mentoring other entrepreneurs and business professionals. I've had a front-row seat to Dan's growth as a business owner and a thought leader.

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 3, 2021

Most of these consultants and coaches love what they do. They are not sitting up at night wondering how to find a coach that will unlock their authenticity or a consultant who has a 5-step methodology for aligning people, processes and profits. Related Tutorial Video: "Ideas to Spark your Website Copy Clarity".

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 26, 2024

Securing a consulting position involves passing through a rigorous process that goes far beyond a mere evaluation of your technical expertise. Consulting firms are keen to identify candidates who not only possess the required knowledge, but also exhibit specific skills that are crucial for success in the industry.

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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. Do some market-rate benchmarking to learn what other consultants are charging, or what clients are paying. Try doing a quick survey of similar consultants you know (maybe ask them to select from list of price ranges). for year three. Make it a policy.

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Consulting Success

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Oren is known as the go-to guy to get deals done when someone needs $10 million or $25 million for their startup business idea. Flip The Script For Consultants With Oren Klaff: Podcast #116 is a post from: Consulting Success. Today, he narrates how he got into deal-making and the.

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Consulting Matters

DECEMBER 10, 2020

When consultant and trainer Christy Ogilvie's business dried up because of the pandemic, she flipped this question around and started to ask, "OMG - could I be doing anything else to make my business grow even stronger?" How creating a course can reinvigorate your passion for your business and what you do. Take Action.

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 26, 2021

Let's be real - you don't want to grow your OWN consulting or coaching business for the money. Your goal is to have a career and business that supports your total life priorities and allows you to use your gifts and passions to make a difference in the world. Ask yourself: Why do you REALLY want your own business?

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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. Do some market-rate benchmarking to learn what other consultants are charging, or what clients are paying. Try doing a quick survey of similar consultants you know (maybe ask them to select from list of price ranges). for year three.

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Are you a consultant or coach who knows it's crucial to build your brand but honestly has no clue what that means? You'll also get insight into what it looks like to monetize your best-at strengths and have a business that supports your purpose and profit priorities. The benefits of branding and how it impacts your business.

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Consulting Matters

APRIL 13, 2023

Today, Brad Rex shares the real reasons why executives hire consultants and coaches. Today, Brad is the CEO of EHOME Counseling Group, a nationwide virtual mental health counseling business. His company had the idea of counseling people virtually before the pandemic and started by focusing on reducing veteran suicides.

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Successful Independent Consulting

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Being a self-employed consultant or “solopreneur” isn’t for everyone. I made the leap to independent consulting in 2004 and never looked back. Although I made more money while working fewer hours, I also had to learn how to run my own business. Corresponding worksheet here. ) Do you have a safety net?

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

How can you evolve from being a transactional consultant to a recognized industry leader? So when he got laid off unexpectedly, he was immediately presented with consulting opportunities. So when he got laid off unexpectedly, he was immediately presented with consulting opportunities. What tactics need to change?

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

He has expertise that few consultants possess and creates amazing content, especially videos, that attract his ideal client. During our conversation, what turned my head was that the root of his content creation and thought leadership-worthy message stems from the idea that the future isn't predicted but created. Next steps: Be you!

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

A question I get a lot is, "How do I break into organizational consulting?". Even though I retired from organizational consulting, I am so grateful for my years advising the executives at Walt Disney World around transformational change. Is a consulting business owner seeking to break into the larger companies.

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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

DECEMBER 4, 2018

This article offers ideas of how to do this, as well as some sample language to use when notifying your clients. Third, do some market-rate benchmarking to learn what other consultants are charging, or what clients are paying. Try doing a quick survey of similar consultants you know (maybe ask them to select from list of price ranges).

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Business Consulting Agency

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Moreover, seeking guidance from business consulting services can mitigate these risks and pave the way for sustainable success. Here, we dissect the most prevalent causes of startup failures and illuminate the ways consulting services can avert these pitfalls.

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Consulting Success

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

When should you be vulnerable in your business? We were in the boardroom, brainstorming ideas on how to create a stronger bond with our community and build the Consulting Success® brand. Be Vulnerable: A Consultant’s Perspective On The Power of Vulnerability is a post from: Consulting Success.

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 3, 2023

Sarah Gleason, a successful business owner and a personal development coach, exemplifies this spirit of resilience. Sarah transformed from a consultant to a mentor, helping others navigate their path to success. As a business owner, Sarah learned the importance of discovering one's purpose and niche.

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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. You are not alone.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Most people that use it have no idea what the word means. Yet, being strategic is one of the highest-valued skills in business. Strategy is arguably one of the most overused words in the English language.

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Consulting Matters

JUNE 9, 2022

In my early days as a business owner, it was so hard to explain what I did that I often avoided situations where I would have to, which affected more than my marketing results. How the corporate speech used in your past career won't help you land clients as a consultant or coach. It affected my self-esteem!

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

I have witnessed her remarkable journey from a start-up consulting business owner to an established expert with five published books and author of articles featured in Fast company, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Forbes. about the importance of having hard conversations in business and life.

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Do you want more consulting clients? A clear consulting brand and niche is not about picking a favorite methodology and getting known for that. A clear consulting brand and niche is about dialing into the client that is ideal for YOU. A clear consulting brand and niche is about dialing into the client that is ideal for YOU.

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Consulting Success

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Leaving your consulting business to spend time with your family or friends in some other part of the world seems an inconceivable idea, most especially if you are the type who worries about their business constantly. Learn how to be able to do just that. He lays down his approach and shares how to generate a significant.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 3, 2024

In the fast-paced world of management consulting, effective communication is key. As consultants strive to convey complex ideas, strategies, and recommendations, a well-crafted slide deck is an invaluable tool. The Problem Every management consulting engagement begins with the identification of a problem.

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