Consulting Matters

JANUARY 8, 2018

The number one way that really smart consultants get in the way of their own success is struggling with the fear that that they don't have what it takes. This challenge shows up in marketing and in the contracting processes. In marketing it shows up in explaining your value proposition with methodologies and tactics you can offer.

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Clarity Consultants

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

A training program that resonates with one may leave another feeling lost, which is why creating customized lessons is vital for your business’s success. Why Do Instructional Design Consultants Prioritize Learner Needs? You’d struggle to comprehend it and likely leave feeling more confused than ever. Every student is different.

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Kates Kesler

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

As human beings we are hardwired to act. On the one hand we put off dealing with issues that are important but not urgent because dealing with the inevitable power struggle is just too hard. On the other hand, we tend to jump to solving what looks urgent, when a slower approach might be better. Surface good ideas.

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Action Plan

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

So, how can we take this intense energy down? It means finding ways to work things out, even when we are at odds with others. I’m interested in harmony, not struggle. In politics, we can still fight for human rights, voting rights, and equality, but why hate the people who disagree with us? Not a small thing!

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Consulting Matters

JULY 8, 2020

Pinpointing your ideal client and joining the conversation that is inside their heads is the foundational key that will unlock your marketing effective, close rates, per contract and client fees, your client impact and the joy you experience in your business. So we are clarifying your ideal client. We all are. Transcript.

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Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

JUNE 14, 2023

What is interesting is the struggles of Marcus, Goldman’s consumer facing bank face. Why has Marcus struggled? Not having a background in consumer banking, Goldman had to acquire GreenSky® as a way to accelerate their entry into the consumer market. It begins with the concept of “core competencies.”

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Harmonious Workplaces

MARCH 2, 2024

She struggled to learn to play the flute in her first year and pretended to perform during her first concert. Why did I share this story? When we use stories to demonstrate how someone attained a vision or completed a quest, we create pathways to inspire others to undergo similar voyages to excellence.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 7, 2019

If you want to achieve sustainable success as a consultant - ideally you want to create a marketing system to ensure you have a consistently full pipeline of right-fit clients. Before we get started. Your mindset still has to be one of service and value for what you bring to the table vs. letting fear and need drive your marketing.

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Clarity Consultants

MAY 26, 2023

The B2B sales world has completely changed over the last few years, and businesses all over the world are struggling to keep up. That’s why a sales enablement program is essential. It also helps the marketing team and sales team stay on the same page so that the business can create a cohesive plan that brings in revenue.

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Consulting Matters

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Many struggle with the idea of making this type of decision out of fear that this type of focus will not pay the bills or generate sustainable revenue – even though all the marketing facts out there tell you otherwise. After 10+ years of running my own consulting practice, you can bet that I made my fair share of mistakes.

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Harmonious Workplaces

JANUARY 11, 2024

I attended a meeting led by the VP of construction for a company for which I was the VP of marketing. When my turn came to address the group and deliver my reports, in answer to the question posed by the VP, “Why aren’t any of you speaking up in this meeting?” The VP answered that we hadn’t even begun to see him angry.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 7, 2019

If you want to achieve sustainable success as a consultant - ideally you want to create a marketing system to ensure you have a consistently full pipeline of right-fit clients. Before we get started. Your mindset still has to be one of service and value for what you bring to the table vs. letting fear and need drive your marketing.

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Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

The Big Idea: It isn’t illegal to be a monopoly in the States, but using your market power to harm the market is… This visual representation of what is going on with Ticketmaster and the way a customer experiences the service is pretty eye-opening. We can call it a doom loop. Why have things gotten to this point?

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 13, 2018

Content marketing is not some marketing fad. Content marketing is essential for consultants because we are in the knowledge business. Content marketing is essential for consultants because we are in the knowledge business. We don't sell a tangible product or service. It all starts here.

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

We all know we have tremendous value to offer our clients. We can see the transformation that’s waiting for them… …But when it comes time to put that value into words and communicate it to those same clients? A carpenter may have a hammer, screwdriver and drill and perhaps the best ones on the market.

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Consulting Matters

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Many struggle with the idea of making this type of decision out of fear that this type of focus will not pay the bills or generate sustainable revenue – even though all the marketing facts out there tell you otherwise. After 10+ years of running my own consulting practice, you can bet that I made my fair share of mistakes.

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Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 30, 2020

After over 15 years of consistent and growing consulting success - they now understand exactly why he did it. Do you struggle with owning your vision for your business with the guilt of now knowing how to make that vision happen? And we have known each other – we just realized this – 11 years ago, right Dan?

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Clarity Consultants

JANUARY 29, 2023

In fact, 90% of companies offer their employees some kind of virtual learning, and the global eLearning market is expected to reach $350 billion by 2025. This is why so many people struggle in school. Allows for a Custom Approach As we just mentioned, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to learning.

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LSA Global

APRIL 15, 2024

Developing an effective sales strategy requires a deep understanding of market dynamics and the ability to adapt to evolving trends. And sales leadership simulation assessment data tells us that too many sales leaders struggle with the ability to select strategic sales priorities that add significant value and create a competitive advantage.

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LSA Global

APRIL 15, 2024

Developing an effective sales strategy requires a deep understanding of market dynamics and the ability to adapt to evolving trends. And sales leadership simulation assessment data tells us that too many sales leaders struggle with the ability to select strategic sales priorities that add significant value and create a competitive advantage.

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Consulting Success

JUNE 12, 2017

To graduate, we had to take specific courses according to a set curriculum. Instead, I wanted to learn about business, law, and marketing and then combine that knowledge with opportunities in Asia. Consultants often forget why consumers want to buy something. Trouble was, I did not want to take them. ” you may wonder.

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The Fearless Marketer

JULY 12, 2021

Here’s my update on the Fearless Marketing Mastermind: First of all, who is this for? We’ll address the client-attraction issues you are struggling with. Marketing messages and ultimate outcomes. Proactive Experience Marketing: Webinars, speaking, presentations, podcast interviews, etc. Keep-in-touch marketing (i.e.

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The Fearless Marketer

OCTOBER 4, 2021

However, over time the talent to sell, to ask for what we want, was educated out of us. However, over time the talent to sell, to ask for what we want, was educated out of us. we were told. And as we progressed in our careers, we got very good at a lot of things, but selling was put at the bottom of the list.

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Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

MAY 19, 2023

This is free and we are going to hit on: The 3 questions your brand management must answer. Brand codes: what they are and why they matter. We talked about awareness, pricing, and more this week. High value + Low utility = Nice to Have High utility + Low value = A Perk Low value + low utility = “Why are We Doing This?”

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Strategic Planning and Management Insights

MARCH 6, 2023

For instance, in Marketing, data is being used to calculate ROI on marketing campaigns, or come up with new pricing strategies based on A/B testing of campaigns which helps marketing and managers bring in more revenue, and stay ahead of the competition. However, simply having a data strategy is not enough.

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The Fearless Marketer

JUNE 1, 2020

With a little work, we can find what we need either online or from an expert of some sort. If we are feeling discouraged, stressed, or challenged, we may not be at our resourceful best. If we are feeling discouraged, stressed, or challenged, we may not be at our resourceful best. But insights into what?

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Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

JANUARY 2, 2023

What position are you taking in the market? ” In the world of strategy and marketing that is unique because there is no point where I stop looking at the bottom line and the quickest route to results. ” Then we come back to the idea over and over again throughout the day. As an example, my tagline is “Focused.

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The Fearless Marketer

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

We all procrastinate. And in many cases, it’s not a big thing – finally, we get around to doing what we were putting off. Many of the clients who ask me to help them with their marketing soon discover that procrastination is their major issue. How am I procrastinating and why? It’s been going on for years.

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Successful Independent Consulting

MAY 2, 2018

They include prior work experience (internal with a company vs an external consultant with a firm), their consulting niche , and how they market themselves, but the real difference is how they find and frame their work. Why are consultants less reliant on agencies and more likely to find work themselves? We just know.

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Successful Independent Consulting

DECEMBER 16, 2016

I understand why—and—how clients hire independent consultants, and I understand how consultants need to present themselves and “go to market.” I’ve seen smart, talented people struggle with “going independent” after leaving their corporate jobs. And that’s why I’m here writing this blog—to help you. Why This Blog Now?

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Makarios Consulting

OCTOBER 27, 2020

When we come upon this leadership situation, we have – literally – one word of advice: Decide! Why Teams Struggle to Decide The struggle to make a decision is almost always founded upon fear: Fear that the team is missing some important piece of information.

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Makarios Consulting

OCTOBER 27, 2020

When we come upon this leadership situation, we have – literally – one word of advice: Decide! Why Teams Struggle to Decide. The struggle to make a decision is almost always founded upon fear: Fear that the team is missing some important piece of information. You Can Always Change Lanes.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

Dave Balter , CEO of social marketing company BzzAgent, argues that: “Most highly successful leaders really aren’t the smartest people in any room. Craft of Consulting Podcast – I would recommend this podcast for anyone struggling with work-life balance. Rather, they have something that sets them apart. They read voraciously.

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Jacq Hackett Consulting

JUNE 10, 2018

Take marketing action. The imposter syndrome moves in, and instead of going out and marketing themselves, they stay under the radar hoping clients will find them. The imposter syndrome moves in, and instead of going out and marketing themselves, they stay under the radar hoping clients will find them. Will anyone ever hire me?

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Do It! Marketing

JULY 23, 2020

And specifically, I want to help you take inspired action to start marketing more smartly, easily and consistently. Why am I so good at doing “the work of the work” with my clients but still struggling to figure out the marketing, sales, and leverage part? Marketing. I know you’re super busy. You’ve got questions.

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Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

APRIL 7, 2023

Why does this matter? Most organizations are struggling because they aren’t acting or being creative. So…if she wants to go, we go.) Why Have I Shared This? What can you learn here and what does it teach you about your marketing and sales? Why You Should Pay Attention? Work with me! Sign up right now!

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The Fearless Marketer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Why does marketing often feel like a struggle, a challenging and not very fun to do? I want to suggest that it’s mostly because of the stories you tell yourself about marketing. We tell all kinds of stories (to ourselves) about what we conceive marketing to be. And then we believe those stories.

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