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For Independent Consultants, Business Development = Relationship Development

Successful Independent Consulting

The biggest stressor for self-employed management consultants is business development: how to cultivate meaningful regular work. To meet the challenge I recommend changing your frame of reference. Whenever you think about business development, change the words to “relationship development.” Be thoughtful. Keep it simple.

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Wealth Management 101: The Hidden World of Private Banking

Tom Spencer

Products and Services Wealth management firms deliver comprehensive and personalized solutions to meet client’s wealth management needs. Competitive positioning is largely determined by the client’s affluence, investment attitude, and preferences for digital versus in-person engagement.

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The Smartest Person in the Room

CaseInterview.com

A really great CEO is the dumbest person in the room during an executive team meeting. real estate brokerage brands Century 21, Coldwell Banker, Sotheby’s Realty, and many more. I was the “dumb” one in those meetings too. Again, I sure did learn a lot in those meetings. It is the parent company of U.S.

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Mastering the Art of Leading Remote Work Teams

Rick Conlow

Employees who take advantage of the situation may neglect or avoid participating in virtual meetings, discussions, or projects. Impact on Traditional Workspaces: Remote work has significant implications for traditional office spaces, commercial real estate, and urban planning. Included training in team meetings.

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The Key to Adaptable Companies Is Relentlessly Developing People

Harvard Business

But it turns out there are very few that are great and relentless at people development. What is unique about these companies is that they have built their cultures to support the development of all of their people, every day. Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders. I had developed a pretty good playbook. Insight Center.

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Quote Your Consulting Billing Rate with Confidence

Successful Independent Consulting

Although rate information is a closely guarded secret, based on my 20 years in the industry here are very rough ballpark numbers for “management consulting” (not IT consulting, project management, training development, etc.). At the end of our meeting, I didn’t quote the range. Figure out your market rate.

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Getting the Deal Done Recap

Martinka Consulting

Tutta Bella has their 10 Point Pizza Guidelines and if any pizza doesn’t meet all 10 guidelines it isn’t served and is donated to food banks. Dealing with a C corporation when selling, especially if there’s real estate in the corporation. Our guest speaker was Joe Fugere, founder and CEO of Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria.