Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 9, 2018

I put together this 10-minute mini-training on "How to Turn Networking Contacts into Consulting Contracts" to give you some instant ideas on how to make the most of your networking opportunities. Over the years there has been one particular roadblock that I watch both new and experienced consultants hit time and time again.

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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 your goal is to grow your consulting or coaching business to a place where it earns passive revenue so you can follow your real passions, I promise you are setting yourself up for years of spin and struggle. Why consulting or coaching?

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Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 27, 2022

If you refer to yourself as a freelancer or consultant, what does that imply? There’s a lot of confusion over the terms used for workers who aren't full-time employees: Gig worker Temp Freelancer Contractor Consultant Solopreneur For professional independent consultants, wading through the confusion is critical.

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Consulting Success

JULY 17, 2017

Start small and sell the end vision — how consultants can construct a valuable partnership with anyone from small startups to $2 billion companies. Consultants often need to bring in their own elements of structure to business planning, and Steve shares what he has seen companies need most from consultants. Sell the vision!

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David A Fields

DECEMBER 4, 2018

You’re diligently working away at your consulting practice, winning projects and creating exceptional value for your clients. Your current cash situation and your consulting firm’s idle capacity are top of mind for you. Each “No” clarifies your consulting firm’s focus, values, and ideal client.

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Consulting Success

JANUARY 22, 2018

The first reason is that you’re not having a deep and meaningful consulting sales conversation. The second thing … the second reason I should say, as to why consulting proposals do not get accepted, so three reasons why they don’t get accepted, is because they can’t justify your fees.

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 9, 2020

These feelings are particularly acute for both new and seasoned consulting and coaching business owners which in comparison to other business owners, growing to the next level is personal because your business is based on you. Your ideas. Your expertise. Let me share with you 5 other ways you might be playing small.

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Steve Shu Consulting

JULY 16, 2020

Probably the most common definition out there is that management consultants are like doctors for companies (instead of doctors for people). However, in the spirit of consulting analogies used by guru David Maister, there are probably sub-analogies. There may also be management consultants that operate more like pharmacists.

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Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 9, 2018

I put together this 10-minute mini-training on "How to Turn Networking Contacts into Consulting Contracts" to give you some instant ideas on how to make the most of your networking opportunities. Over the years there has been one particular roadblock that I watch both new and experienced consultants hit time and time again.

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Consulting Success

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Being on top of your relationship management skills is a definite must in order to keep your network solid. Why You Must Master Your Relationship Management Skills With Frank Forte: Podcast #155 is a post from: Consulting Success.

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Consulting Success

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

In this episode, host Michael Zipursky talks with Kristen Gallagher about onboarding consulting clients and projects the right way. Having worked with companies like SurveyMonkey, AWS Elemental, Puppet, and many other technology companies and helping them with technical onboarding, Kristen gives the true definition.

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

All consultants and coaches need to be clear on the differences between their role and the role of their clients. Related: Consulting vs. Leading. If you don't feel comfortable selling your consulting and coaching services - hooray! Related: Framing & Empathy - The Little Known Way of Establishing Consulting Credibility.

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Successful Independent Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

As a self-employed consultant do you really need a website? I’m asked this a lot, particularly if a consultant gets most business from referrals or they contract through agencies or boutique firms. Indeed, I know dozens of independent consultants making six-figure incomes without one. If you don’t, keep reading!

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Successful Independent Consulting

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

As a coach and champion for independent consultants, I went on a fact-finding mission to answer two important questions: Are self-employed consultants still better off being paid on a 1099 tax basis as a business or on a W-2 tax basis through a third party? Key Findings A. The answer to my first question is yes. Pretty simple.

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 5, 2020

Want to know what a perfect consulting proposal template looks like? Wish someone can take you behind the scenes so you can see for yourself how to structure a consulting proposal that commands six-figures? Here's the thing about proposals: It's not one of the favorite things that many consultants have around their business.

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Consulting Success

MARCH 5, 2018

The importance of trusting your motivation, developing habits of effective networking and capitalizing on your strengths to find greater consulting success. Description: In today’s episode, I’m joined by Elizabeth Woolfe, a passionate consultant with a focus on nonprofit organizations in the healthcare industry.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 27, 2014

A prospective management consultant without basic business understanding is like a camera tripod with 2 legs — it just won’t work out for you. What will you learn from starting a business that will help you prepare for consulting? Complete our Consultant For a Day exercise. Size its market. Identify how it makes profit.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 3, 2018

In many corners, the traditional definition, focused on demographic diversity, has been eclipsed by a new concept centered on experiential or cognitive differences. This shift coincides not only with general trends but also with the investment industry’s embrace of a revamped definition of diversity.

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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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Successful Independent Consulting

MARCH 16, 2020

But the law’s strict definition of who qualifies to be an independent contractor has cast a wide net over many types of professions, including ours. Here are easy things to do that should be well within your comfort zone as a consultant. I am an independent consultant and AB5 threatens my ability to make a living!

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Jacq Hackett Consulting

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

With a new project to start every few months and not a lot of time for orientation, solo consulting can definitely take you outside your comfort zone.

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Successful Independent Consulting

AUGUST 29, 2017

With the rise of the free agent nation and gig economy , there’s rampant confusion around the terms contractor, consultant, and independent contractor. If you are a self-employed consultant, you don’t want to be a contractor but do want to be an independent contractor. This means consultants can charge higher rates.

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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

APRIL 20, 2023

This emotional connection is crucial for consultants and coaches, where trust and credibility are key. When you incorporate storytelling into your marketing and branding strategies, you're not just telling people what you do; you're showing them who you are.

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Effective Managers

APRIL 23, 2024

In the evolving and complex field of management consulting, the relationship between a consultant and their client is vital to success. This is where ISO 20700, the international standard for management consulting services, plays a crucial role. It’s a relationship built on trust, transparency, and mutual understanding.

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Successful Independent Consulting

JANUARY 23, 2019

Generally, the more experience you have as an independent consultant, the more likely you should move from billing by the hour to a fixed fee. Is there a definitive deliverable? I’ve seen consultants quote a fixed fee for a full-day workshop but after the workshop was postponed twice, they started to feel their profitability shrink.

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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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Consulting Success

JANUARY 3, 2018

A little patience and a lot of value are all it takes to prove your high-dollar consulting worth. The Secret to Landing Six-Figure Consulting Projects with Dauwn Parker. I’m really excited to have you come on here, Dauwn, and just share with us your journey and experience along the consulting path. Dauwn, welcome.

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Consulting Matters

JULY 8, 2020

Do you know who your ideal consulting client is? Some people think of an ideal consulting client as someone who would simply be willing to buy their products and services. Setting the Stage for Understanding Your Ideal Consulting Client [02:49]. Here's the thing: You can do decent work with a lot of different leaders.

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 19, 2020

Are you thinking about creating an online course but aren't sure if they are profitable for consultants? Watch this tutorial video and learn about the 3 types of profitable consulting courses and how they can amplify your client impact and profits. Betsy Jordyn : Hey, are you a consultant or coach? Transcript.

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Are you thinking about becoming a consultant but not sure what the consultant's role entails? Are you currently a consultant and tired of shadow boxing negative stereotypes about this role and want to be seen as an essential strategic partner to executives? How I Discovered the True Consultant's Purpose (1:48).

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Do you want more consulting clients? A clear consulting brand and niche is not about picking a favorite methodology and getting known for that. A clear consulting brand and niche is about dialing into the client that is ideal for YOU. I have a consulting business - my client are organizations.". Of course you do.

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 31, 2020

In general, consultants are not the biggest fans of marketing, even in the best of times. The marketing challenge is definitely exacerbated in times like these, when there is a massive threat to our global health and economy. The group formally starts April 9, 2020, so definitely reach out asap if you want to join in.).

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

If you missed it, definitely go back and listen. In this episode, you'll hear: The big mistakes consultants and coaches make in branding. Links: Download my free guide on how to clarify and own your unique position in the crowded consulting and coaching market: [link]. I’m continuing my Brand You series.

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Consulting Matters

APRIL 11, 2024

Learn actionable strategies for boosting your confidence as a consultant and coach with the power of self-acceptance I’ve been there: Big dreams for consulting and then coaching business thwarted by my fear and self-doubt. When it comes to growing a consulting or coaching business, confidence is essential.

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Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

Have we got a treat for you today, as we highlight up-and-coming software consulting firm Bulger Partners. What makes Bulger Partners even more unique among consulting firms is the fact that the firm houses Strategy Consulting and Investment Banking arms under the same roof, and even has a small PE fund. BULGER PARTNERS.

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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. In this episode, you'll hear: The definition of courage and how to cultivate it. Jahaan Blake [link].

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