Successful Independent Consulting

MAY 26, 2023

You have less than a second to make a good impression! If you want new clients as a solopreneur, you must make a good first impression. Clients hire experts who are accomplished and trustworthy, so obviously you need to convey those qualities immediately, but not just when you meet someone.

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Successful Independent Consulting

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Sure, it sounds fabulous – be selective about which jobs you take, have a flexible schedule, escape office politics, make really good money – but it definitely has some drawbacks. Although I made more money while working fewer hours, I also had to learn how to run my own business. Do you have a safety net?

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Successful Independent Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Seems like a good excuse to raise your rates, and now is the perfect time. The easiest time to raise your rate is on the cusp of something new — a new year, a new project, a new client. With the new year just around the corner, now is the time to inform your clients that your rates will be going up next year. Jot it down.

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Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Bosses, colleagues and friends all questioned the wisdom of quitting his high-paying job and steady paycheck for the unknowns of starting his own consulting business. But of everything that he shares, the one thing that has stuck with me was the importance of trusting yourself and believing in your ability to learn and grow.

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 3, 2021

Most of these consultants and coaches love what they do. But they hate the struggle of trying to find the words to describe what they do and write about it. Related Article: "7 Reasons Why Your Client Aren't Getting it When you Write and Talk About What You Do". This article is for you. You get me!".

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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. If you were in it for the money, you'd stay in corporate. 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.

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Consulting Matters

DECEMBER 16, 2020

This just in: doing what everyone expects of you is OUT, doing what what makes you happy is IN. She got her start as a professional actress when she was working for a non-profit organization and doing a bit of commercial work along the side. Do you want to start your own business but are on the fence?

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David A Fields

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

How do you know if you’re doing well at the consulting game? Those are okay metrics; however, if you look around your office you’ll find a better clue. Somewhere nearby, you probably have a stack of business cards from people you met at conference or trade show or similar event.

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Successful Independent Consulting

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The easiest time to raise your rate is on the cusp of something new — a new year, a new project, a new client. With the new year just around the corner, now is an excellent time to inform your clients. This article offers ideas of how to do this, as well as some sample language. Here are four suggestions.

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Consulting Matters

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Have you ever gotten tongue tied when someone asks you what you do? I know I have! 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. What do you do?" A pitch is about sales.

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Successful Independent Consulting

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The easiest time to raise your rate is on the cusp of something new — a new year, a new project, a new client. This article offers ideas of how to do this, as well as some sample language to use when notifying your clients. How to determine your new rate Unfortunately, there’s no one-size-fits-all formula.

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Thinking about starting your own business and want to know exactly what it'll cost to make that happen? As you watch this video, here's what I would love you to consider. But don't forget the benefits of having control over your career, time and earning power. Let me go ahead and share my screen with you.

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Successful Independent Consulting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

The easiest time to raise your rate is on the cusp of something new — a new year, a new project, a new client. With the new year just around the corner, now is an excellent time to inform your clients. This article offers ideas of how to do this, as well as some sample language to use. Here are four suggestions.

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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? Are you tired of hit-or-miss profits and feeling like you're never getting ahead? Well, it's time to say enough already and go from surviving to thriving! How great does that sound?

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Consulting Matters

APRIL 27, 2023

Diane is a coach and consultant who has helped countless businesses and individuals connect with their audiences through the power of storytelling. We also touch on the importance of using storytelling in marketing and sales conversations, as well as in corporate settings.

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Consulting Matters

JULY 15, 2020

Do you have a consulting website? They believe myths such as "you can't find clients through your website" or "your website plays a small role in your business" and wind up leaving money and opportunity all over the table. FACT: You can attract high-paying clients by virtue of your website.

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Makarios Consulting

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

People issues plague business. As a leader, you have the primary responsibility to deal with them – and deal with them you must, because such issues never resolve on their own! There are the toxic superstars: people who produce phenomenally for your company, yet are abrasive to work with. And the list goes on.

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Makarios Consulting

JANUARY 9, 2024

Every leader knows that effective delegation is key to successful leadership. Every leader knows that effective delegation is an unbelievable boon to themselves, their business, and the people they delegate to. Every leader also knows that the results of ineffective delegation range from frustrating to disastrous.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 20, 2020

The best thing about leaping from corporate into running your own business is having control over your career, time and earning potential. We don't take time off (or as much time as we want) because of the fear of not knowing where the next client is going to come from. You don't have to take any work.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 9, 2020

The two most popular paths high achievers take when they leave corporate is to either start their own consulting business or start their own coaching business. In this blog post I want to help you understand the difference between the two so that you can you know which one is right for you AND set yourself up for success.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Most entrepreneurs and product managers (PMs) know that they need to find out what people want. In this article, we will look at how to conduct what is called ‘ customer development ’ – the process through which a business comes to understand the needs, pain points, and behavior of potential customers through direct conversation and feedback.

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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. Why you need to embrace your shadow self.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 15, 2020

When you first start your consulting and coaching business, you are likely to get a lot of referrals to potential clients. But referrals will only take you so far, especially if you want to scale up your business. You are not selling widgets for low prices.

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 9, 2020

"Playing small" is making choices that put a lid on your true potential. It's the part of you that wants to protect your comfort, security and validation in the short-term at the expense of what is possible in the long-term. Your ideas. Your expertise. Let me share with you 5 other ways you might be playing small.

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Makarios Consulting

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

If your business or team isn’t in the midst of change already, then get ready: it’s right around the corner. As a leader, you have the power to shorten the duration and intensity of the chaos and the mess. As a leader, you have the power to shorten the duration and intensity of the chaos and the mess. Here’s how!

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Granite Leadership Strategies

APRIL 29, 2024

You can win that way if your competitors do the same – and if the Government bets on the hope of strong delivery in the absence of a compelling offer. But earning the Government’s highest technical rating and winning on price is possible, and it is closer than you think. It will get you a price to submit.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 19, 2022

You host a meeting that would otherwise be held physically via an online platform, most probably Teams. All of the basic rules of etiquette do still apply. Check your camera before the call. You wouldn’t go into an office without checking how well you were dressed. The two-minute rule.

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Johanna Rothman

APRIL 10, 2023

Every minute, it seems as if someone is talking about how great ChatGPT is. But I think it's going to remove all those busy-work jobs , not the jobs where we, as humans, offer value. Do you then add some kind of value to that analysis? You might add value with synthesis, where you combine several ideas.

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Tsavo Neal

JANUARY 20, 2022

A well-designed, well-written consulting website instills confidence in your clients. It even instills confidence in you. 5 years ago, your clients didn’t care about your consulting website. Now, 80%+ of them will look at it before doing business with you. I don’t do anything else.

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Buzzsprout

JANUARY 8, 2024

Asking your guests engaging questions is pivotal to the success of interview podcasts and helps differentiate your content from other shows. This guide breaks down how to come up with great questions so you can nail your interviews and keep listeners hooked. How can my guest help my listeners solve a problem?

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

As an aspiring consultant, simply knowing which skills to show on your CV is not enough; you’ll also need to know how to hone and highlight these skills, which is what we’ll be covering in this article. With problem solving skills — and all of the other skills you hope to showcase — it is always better to show, not tell.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 29, 2024

Are you signed up for a case competition , ready to showcase your skills and get a quick resume-building experience? Or maybe this is your first exposure to case competitions, and you are debating whether they are worth the effort. You might choose a finance major, a marketing major, and a sociology major.

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Asamby Consulting

JULY 25, 2022

What does a good strategy execution require If you have the right strategy and execute it well, your business will thrive. But given your strategy is smart, what's required to execute well on your strategy? This article outlines a simple framework to execute your strategy. It's that simple.

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Makarios Consulting

AUGUST 30, 2023

As a leader, you may experience more than your fair share of conflict situations. Knowing how to resolve them is critical to not only peace within your business, but to the ongoing productivity of your business. Here’s how the model works. This is where you strive for a solution.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

DECEMBER 18, 2023

You are not alone if you are on a quest for that perfect career or feel stuck in a rut. There is a saying that any road will get you where you are going if you don't know where you are going. There is a saying that any road will get you where you are going if you don't know where you are going.

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Granite Leadership Strategies

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

You probably think good talent is hard to find for your business these days. You may even be frustrated with and tired of the process you have to go through every time you need to add help. You receive a slew of resumes or applications. You receive a slew of resumes or applications.

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Rick Conlow

AUGUST 19, 2021

How do you get someone to follow you? Do as I say!”. Do as I do also!”. The essence of servant leaders has more to do with who they are and how they treat others. The essence of servant leaders has more to do with who they are and how they treat others. Fear strategies.

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