Consulting Matters

MAY 13, 2021

Most blog posts aren't helpful to your ideal customer. In this "On-The-Air Coaching Session", I sat down with Phil Fraser to discuss a blog post that took him three weeks to write! He decided to turn his advice into a consulting business! His blog posts should do just that! Fit - do we mesh with each other.

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Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 12, 2019

Negotiating is typically hard for everyone, but it’s especially tough for consultants. With her permission, here are her three essential negotiation tips that every consultant should know. Related blog: “ Quote Your Consulting Rate with Confidence ”) If this technique doesn’t come naturally and you can always practice.

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Consulting Matters

JULY 15, 2020

Do you have a consulting website? For many consultants and coaches - both new and seasoned - they see their website as nothing more than an online brochure or resume. This tutorial will show you how to build a consulting website that makes you the obvious solution for your future client's most pressing problems. Transcript.

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Consulting Success

JULY 24, 2017

Set yourself apart in the consulting business by highlighting your specialty through customer stories and white papers. Gordon is a white paper writer and consultant who has has worked with Google, Oracle, Intuit, and many other Fortune 500 companies. How can you make customer success stories work for you?

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Steve Shu Consulting

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Here are some of the techniques I have used over the years in different consulting roles, such as working for a traditional consulting firm, boutique firm, or as an independent: Research and keep a scrapboook of ideas – This can be a folder where you drop killer slides you’ve run into, killer figures, well done models, articles, etc.

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Successful Independent Consulting

JUNE 17, 2021

Most independent consultants have some FUD (fear, uncertainty, or doubt) when it comes to finding work. Subcontracting to a well-established consulting firm or through an agency or online platform can be an attractive option. It’s an easy way to see if you even like consulting. Subcontract to a major consulting firm.

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Consulting Success

JANUARY 29, 2018

Today I’m joined by seasoned consultant and passionate leader Ron Carucci. His work has taken him to over 20 countries in four different continents, and he is the author of several consulting and leadership books as well as a regular contributor to Forbes.com and the Harvard Business Review. Were you always interested in this?

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Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 2, 2018

I know a consultant who is going to do some work designing a company’s program for high-potential employees. The consultant has talent but not much experience. Pricing consulting services is notoriously difficult, particularly for self-employed consultants. Dear Liz, I have a quick question. Can you ballpark this for me?

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Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Twenty years ago today, I wrote my first blog post. It's called blogging. ” Now, 20 years later, I've used this blog to both explain my well-formed ideas and to explore new ones. Yes, I've used this blog as part of my product development. I thank Esther for suggesting the blog. Let's do it.”

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Successful Independent Consulting

MAY 2, 2018

Last August I wrote a blog post about how labels matter , specifically that you should make more money by calling yourself a consultant instead of a contractor. It’s not enough to simply replace contractor with consultant on your résumé and LinkedIn profile. Consultants flock together and run in the same circles.

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Consulting Matters

MAY 16, 2018

If you’re a high-achiever SURELY, you’ve considered starting your own consulting business by now (if you haven’t already.) But the reality is… …Growing a consulting business is unlike any other business! There are lots of reasons you might want to be a consultant. Phase 1: The PRE-LEAP Phase.

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Consulting Success

JANUARY 29, 2018

Discipline and patience are two of the essential keys that will bring you the greater consulting success you are seeking. Description: Today I’m joined by seasoned consultant and passionate leader Ron Carucci. Ron has over 25 years of experience, and he has worked hard to position himself as a truly successful consultant.

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Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Are your consultancy or coaching offers falling flat? Prepare to unearth the art and science of developing alluring offers for your consulting and coaching business, a transformative skill that could be the game-changer you need. Could you be making critical mistakes without even realizing it?

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 13, 2018

Content marketing is essential for consultants because we are in the knowledge business. Therefore, you need to set up your content in what I am calling your "Consultant Content Marketing Funnel.". These types of resources include articles, blog posts and podcasts. We don't sell a tangible product or service.

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Successful Independent Consulting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

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

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Today, I am sharing my secrets to working with the C-Suite in this first episode of my new Organizational Consulting 101 Series. More and more people want to leave corporate to start their own consulting or coaching businesses for so many reasons: They want control over their career, time, and earning power.

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Consulting Success

MAY 1, 2017

The most successful consultants understand who their ideal clients are and who they aren’t. So, after establishing clarity on your ideal client, develop a message that gets the client’s attention. Some consultants jump from one shiny object to the next. Write Blog Articles. Here are the three: I.

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

And stay inspired about the difference that your consulting and/or coaching success will make to the world, starting with your own. And, we’ve got a lot of questions around what does it cost to start your own consulting business and what is the ongoing expenses, things to expect when you have a consulting or coaching business.

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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?" Schedule a consult call to talk about creating your brand messaging and positioning and online platform: [link].

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Consulting Success

JANUARY 15, 2018

On this episode, Stuart shares the number one consulting success truth — your network is your biggest marketing tool. He shares lessons he has learned, mistakes he commonly sees consultants make, and some of the ways that he has scaled his business for growth without hiring unnecessarily.

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Consulting Matters

APRIL 20, 2023

This emotional connection is crucial for consultants and coaches, where trust and credibility are key. Starting in May we’ll be working on developing the scripts and practicing our storytelling so that when we’re in front of clients, we’ll be on muscle memory.

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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 in Human Resources and wants more organization development type work.

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Consulting Matters

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Want to know how to become a highly effective organizational consultant…the Disney way? The three of us worked together as internal consultants at Walt Disney World before starting our consulting and coaching businesses. Go to www.betsyjordyn.com/consulting-masterclass and sign up now. Then let's do this!

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Tsavo Neal

JANUARY 20, 2022

“What are examples of some of the best consultant websites?” ” “Why does an independent consultant need a website?” ” As a specialist in design, copywriting, and marketing for consultants, I’m biased. I believe every consultant should have a website. It even instills confidence in you.

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Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Chris, a former technology entrepreneur, shares his enlightening journey of metamorphosis - from a midlife crisis that led him to therapy, to eventually harnessing his experiences into a unique consulting practice. Betsy is the host of the weekly Enough Already podcast, blog, and YouTube channel, with over 300 episodes.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

When people think of consultants, they tend to visualize professionally suited employees, degrees from the best schools, high pay-checks and fancy travel stories. Consulting though has many aspects – it’s not just about smooth talking. What are the different types of consultants? What value do consultants provide?

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Jacq Hackett Consulting

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

For those of us who’ve moved from the public sector into consulting, thinking of ourselves as a ‘business’ might be counter-intuitive, and the concept of ‘developing a brand’ for our business, daunting. ace consulting] or very common [e.g. john smith consulting’] it’s likely to be pretty cheap.

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Consulting Matters

JUNE 13, 2024

If you have been wanting to start your own consulting business or coaching practice, but haven’t done it yet – what’s stopping you? Turning the best of your career into your very own consulting or coaching business can be one of the most rewarding journeys you’ll ever embark on…and it can quite overwhelming.

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Consulting Matters

APRIL 13, 2023

Today, Brad Rex shares the real reasons why executives hire consultants and coaches. Tune in to hear Brad's incredible journey and get the real reasons why executives hire consultants. Betsy is the host of the weekly Enough Already podcast, blog, and YouTube channel, with over 300 episodes.

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Successful Independent Consulting

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Perhaps the hardest thing for an independent consultant is not knowing where your next project is coming from, or when. This article summarizes the pros and cons of these options, gives you questions for starting your research, and introduces you to some of the better-known consulting agencies. Sometimes this can be negotiated.

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Consulting Matters

JUNE 15, 2020

One thing that both new and seasoned consultants hate is marketing. And it's the exhaustion of the constant effort of trying to find the next lead that causes really talented consultants to give up on their dreams of running their own businesses and return to those soul-sucking corporate jobs. Consulting is an undefined profession.

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

He paints a vivid picture of his early course development, which focused on long tail keywords, and the art of crafting a concise yet impactful three-page website. Betsy is the host of the weekly Enough Already podcast, blog, and YouTube channel, with over 300 episodes.

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Consulting Matters

APRIL 28, 2022

We worked through her brand positioning as a consultant to the sports industry who transformed front-line teams into brand ambassadors, which made logical sense given her experience working for the Red Sox, Dodgers, and the Cubs. Instead, she wanted to focus on this other expertise she developed alongside her formal career.

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Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 21, 2021

How much does it REALLY cost to start and run a profitable consulting or coaching business? Jen Hamilton is a business coach that helps coaches and consultants build a business foundation that generates ongoing revenue. And then download a special spreadsheet Jen helped me create so you can set your business development budget.

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Successful Independent Consulting

JULY 16, 2019

Most self-employed consultants I know have deep expertise in a certain function or industry, and nearly everyone would like to earn some extra money. GLG also sometimes hires independent consultants for longer projects. As research for this blog post, I asked a colleague about her experience as a Council Member and contacted GLG.

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Are you tired of the endless chase for small-paying consulting gigs? Do you want to stop under-valuing yourself through sub-contracting with other consultants and take your place as a sought-after advisor to the C-Suite? You're a purpose driven consultant , and we want to equip and empower you to do the work that you're here to do.

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Consulting Matters

DECEMBER 16, 2022

What are the top power skills that every organizational consultant ought to have? Today, I want to connect more specifically with those building an organizational consulting or coaching practice not just because of the money but because they want to make a difference. A good org consultant knows organizational anatomy.

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