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Never Go Back

Alan Weiss

What you need to be helping clients with now—and promoting to prospects—is NOT how to “return to normal” with the vaccine ramifications. The test now is using what we’ve learned or jury-rigged (remote meetings, internet sales and service, working at home, home delivery, take-out food, “walk through” coffee lines, etc.)

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Every Solopreneur Should Know Their Why

Successful Independent Consulting

You have to do things you’ve never done before and push your boundaries, all while trying to earn a living. It takes courage, persistence and grit because fear, uncertainty, and doubt—FUD—is always lurking, trying to coax you back to the safety of a “real job.” Solopreneurship is not the right career choice for everyone.

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Ten Factors to Consider Before Jumping into Independent Consulting

Successful Independent Consulting

I made the leap to independent consulting in 2004 and never looked back. Consequently, I’m frequently asked to help people think through the decision of whether or not “go independent”. In my mind I’ve never done any “business development” but new clients and projects always seemed to come along. Be honest with yourself.

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Anyone Can Succeed - Celebrating 15 Years of Consulting Success with Dan Weedin

Consulting Matters

You're going to hear a lot of actionable idea and inspiration from Dan in this interview that I did with him about his journey from just thinking about starting his own business to where he is now - using the power of his strengths and passion to make money and a difference.doing what he loves. Betsy Jordyn: Take me back.

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9 Essential Questions to Help Tackle Tough People Issues

Makarios Consulting

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 well-meaning non-performers: people who are giving it a go, but don’t seem to get anywhere. If the answer is “No,” then let the person go. And the list goes on.

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Headwinds

Seth Godin Blog

When it’s tough going and it feels fraught, it’s easy to imagine that the headwinds will never end. And yet, when all is going well and the wind is at our back, it’s tempting to imagine that this is the way it’s going to stay. Neither is true.

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Nine Things to Think About Before Taking the Leap to Independent Consulting

Successful Independent Consulting

Being self-employed is hard, so go in with your eyes open. I made the leap to independent consulting in 2004 and never looked back. Dealing with uncertainty – Depending on your area of expertise and price point, you may always have plenty of work or you may go a few months between projects. How healthy is your network?

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