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Shift Your Perspective to Make Business Development Easier

Successful Independent Consulting

Most consultants I know struggle with business development, and it’s a top concern among those thinking about going independent. “ Most of us never had sales training so this concern is understandable, but reframing how we think about business development can turn concern into action. or “ Oh my god, I’m going to die!

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For Independent Consultants, Business Development = Relationship Development

Successful Independent Consulting

The biggest stressor for self-employed management consultants is business development: how to cultivate meaningful regular work. First, consultants are good at helping clients solve problems but usually aren’t trained in sales or marketing. For example, set an “appointment” for every Monday at 9 a.m. Be thoughtful. Time flies!

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For Solopreneurs, Business Development = Relationship Development

Successful Independent Consulting

The biggest stress for self-employed professionals is business development: how to cultivate meaningful regular work. First, solopreneurs are experts who are good at helping clients solve problems or achieve certain goals, but they are not usually trained in sales or marketing. For example, set an appointment every Monday at 9 a.m.

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Best Practices for Developing Virtual Leadership Training

Clarity Consultants

Today, professional learning and development is increasingly virtual. Often, the training is more flexible, allowing participants to go at their own pace or repeat sections to promote better understanding. Plus, training plans can easily adapt to the learner, using preferred techniques or accounting for existing knowledge.

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The Hidden Costs of Under-Investing in your Business Development

Consulting Matters

As a mentor who helps people turn their life work into their own businesses, I meet a lot of highly trained and experienced professionals with both vision.and fear. So here's the real hidden cost of under-investing in your business development. ” Get my Free Value Proposition Creation Video Training! as little as 90 days.

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Lead by Example to Inspire Your Team

Rick Conlow

Believe it or not, managers are always leading by example. The question is whether it is a good or poor example. In my introduction to management, my boss told me to lead by example. Most importantly, I understood leading by example is the ultimate expression of Servant Leadership. The Mystery of Leading by Example.

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How to Align Executive Development with Organizational Values

Consulting Matters

Coaches Don Knagge and Rachelle Stone get to dive into the actual frameworks I used to lead organizations and executives through the executive development process. Don Knagge is currently in the executive development process with a client. Soak it all in because today's Ask Betsy is a fire hose of information! Don Knagge.