Consulting Success

JULY 7, 2023

A consulting partnership refers to a relationship you build with someone who works at an organization that serves the same audience as you. What is a consulting partnership, and why should developing them be one of your primary focuses as a consulting business founder?

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Consulting Success

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Everyone will benefit from having long-term clients who will always return to you and even refer others to work with you. But garnering such individuals is not so easy to accomplish. For Larry Robertson, getting ideal customers boils down to the value you are delivering, not just the profits you are earning.

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Consulting Success

AUGUST 18, 2023

A consulting referral fee (also known as a “finder’s fee”, but I don’t use that term) is a fee you pay someone who refers a consulting client to you. And can you use a referral fee to generate more referral business? For example, imagine that you share. is a post from: Consulting Success

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David A Fields

MAY 21, 2024

Whether you’re a long-time reader or you’ve recently started perusing these articles, you’ve probably grumbled at least once… “Hold on a second… David built a lucrative, consulting practice by layering chocolate references and obscure puns on top of illustrations my seven year-old could draw?

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The Management Centre

DECEMBER 11, 2024

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Consulting Success

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

People often refer to it as “closing” more sales. Here’s how to win more consulting sales. I’m going to offer you some insights, some mindsets, and ways of thinking about this to help you actually win more business. Forget About Closing The Sale (For Now) The key to closing more sales is don’t focus on the close.

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David A Fields

MAY 9, 2023

Whether you’re a long-time reader or you’ve recently started perusing these articles, you’ve probably grumbled at least once… “Hold on a second… David built his practice by layering chocolate references and obscure puns on top of illustrations my seven year-old could draw?

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Steve Shu Consulting

JANUARY 9, 2023

For nudge design, especially be aware of: Reference points (e.g., framing connections to others or others as reference points). small versus large). Mental associations (e.g., Social (e.g., Just-in-time (e.g., proximity at the point of decision).

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Successful Independent Consulting

JUNE 1, 2024

Instead, leave behind a list of references with their job titles and contact info. Clients usually don’t bother to call references but seeing the list will enhance your authority. If you’re meeting your potential client in person, bring color copies to use as visual aids, but don’t leave your samples with the client.

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Successful Independent Consulting

JUNE 17, 2021

This article and the corresponding quick reference guide summarize the pros and cons and offer practical tips for expanding your reach. Use the suggested questions in the reference guide to help figure this out ahead of time. For more links, download the reference guide.) More info on agencies and platforms below.)

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 6, 2018

Regardless of how you refer to this discussion with a potential client who expresses interest in working with you, how you handle it determines: Your contract size and scope. Do you the one meeting that will literally change your client's life and define your entire client engagement and earning potential?

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Successful Independent Consulting

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

They’ll remember you and refer you to others. Each time you add value, even if just a little, you’ll build credibility and enhance your reputation. People will appreciate their interactions with you. No selling required.

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Steve Shu Consulting

MAY 20, 2018

One of the best ways to market yourself as a consultant is by having someone refer you to a client prospect. Once you have successful clients, you can then refer to the general experiences as case studies (often anonymized, but not always). These are investments you make to both build your reputation and professional networks.

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David A Fields

JUNE 10, 2015

She answered, “We’re looking for cultural fit, and experience, and your references… but I see you’ve worked with Acme Corp, and the comments from Norman, their VP of Development were very impressive, so we’re good on that front.” This past week I asked a decision maker how she will decide which consulting firm to bring in. Thank […].

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Harvard Business

JUNE 18, 2024

New research reveals the surprising power of “referral contagion,” where referred customers not only buy more but also refer 30-57% more new customers than others. This phenomenon, observed across industries, is driven by social factors like the perception of referring as appropriate and the tendency to befriend similar people.

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Successful Independent Consulting

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

You need to be top-of-mind when the need for your expertise pops up so the client thinks to call you, or their colleague thinks to refer you. Independent consultants need to think the same way. In our field this is called personal branding.

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Markovitz Consulting

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Ironically, my book Building the Fit Organization was written precisely to explain lean principles without using Japanese buzzwords or references to Toyota.) So not only was I presenting them with a new way of thinking about their work, I was essentially asking them to learn a foreign language. This is a beautiful recipe for failure.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 30, 2020

The term was coined in 1978 by two clinical psychologists, “referring to high-achieving individuals marked by an inability to internalize their accomplishments and a persistent fear of being exposed as a ‘fraud.’” This all-too-common fear is called Imposter Syndrome.

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Consulting Success

JULY 19, 2024

You know the ones I’m referring to — those game-changing accounts that can skyrocket your consulting business to new heights. Let’s talk about whale clients. But what really sets these whales.

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Steve Shu Consulting

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

We were exchanging ideas about definitive references for management consultants related to the visual aspect of presentations. Reference: Meyvis, Tom, and Heeyoung Yoon. My level of awareness was heightened this week by correspondence with the brilliant Mac Hodell (former Principal at BCG). ” Nature (2021): 189-190.

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Steve Shu Consulting

MARCH 7, 2019

Additionally, some references that I allude to on the podcast which may be of interest to folks include the following: Save More Tomorrow How Do Consumers Respond When Default Options Push the Envelope? I do draw from some insights and activity that is occurring in other areas of the financial services market (e.g.,

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Steve Shu Consulting

JANUARY 3, 2023

References: Milkman, Katherine L., Dena Gromet, Hung Ho, Joseph S. Kay, Timothy W. Lee, Pepi Pandiloski, Yeji Park et al. “Megastudies improve the impact of applied behavioural science.” ” Nature 600, no. 7889 (2021): 478-483.

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Steve Shu Consulting

JANUARY 7, 2020

Then you can leverage this as a reference case when you approach new clients. While you may have some issues with existing and past customers only seeing you as your “old self”, they may be more willing to take some risk with your new services.

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Consulting Success

MAY 22, 2017

The next thing I did was look deeper into the data and cross-reference different categories. A large majority, almost 60% of all respondents are based in North America. While Europe, Asia and Africa being the next largest with about 33% collectively. Deeper Insights. Here are some additional insights for you.

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Steve Shu Consulting

JANUARY 24, 2023

References: Frederick, Shane. Some examples include: Addressing complexity (e.g., aviation pre-flight checklists for pilots) Helping to avoid common errors (e.g., blindspots such as forgotten opportunities as to how I might want to use money in retirement or risks of underinsuring myself when younger) Expanding the thinking (e.g.,

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Steve Shu Consulting

APRIL 19, 2018

As an additional reference, you might also be interested in checking out the book by one of my colleagues, The Smarter Screen. Here are a few examples of how the field of behavioral economics has touched business in my corner of the world relative to behavioral finance: Voya Financial – [link].

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Successful Independent Consulting

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Reference the length of your relationship or any recent results from your work. (Note: Another logical time is on your company’s anniversary; if you don’t know what day your business was founded, make one up — maybe the date you opened your business bank account or you signed your first contract.) Give your clients ample notice.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 20, 2024

New research suggests that this rejection can be due to people’s lack of shared criteria or reference points when evaluating a potential innovation’s value. Previous research has found that new ideas are seen as risky and are often rejected.

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Steve Shu Consulting

JANUARY 15, 2023

Reference: Strohmetz, David B., Apply the principles of reciprocity in a virtuous circle context, such as through projects or initiatives that address global issues. Embrace reciprocity as a powerful tool for positive change and actively incorporate it into your actions and interactions with others for the benefit of others.

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Steve Shu Consulting

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

List prices are provided as reference points with sales prices also listed. Behavioral Architecture and Design “Best Seller” and “Save $X” graphic elements highlight attention points. Unclear how the blue circle “Sale” icon differs from the “Save $X” label.

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Markovitz Consulting

APRIL 7, 2020

The lean team referred to these decisions as “calling the play.” Think of a coach on the sidelines with a binder full of tactical plays. Based on the circumstances on the field (the strengths of the players, the weather, the opposing team, etc.) coaches will choose specific plays that they think the team will execute well.

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Successful Independent Consulting

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

By: Reuben Swartz, Founder, Mimiran : the CRM for solo consultants who love serving clients but hate “selling” Because you get busy and you stop talking to prospects and partners who can refer you to prospects. So make sure you put time on your calendar every week for talking to prospects and partners.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 22, 2022

Persistence refers to the notion of continuing a course of action despite difficulty, setbacks, and failure. Whilst the former is often referred to as a strength in its own right, it can quickly become a crippling weakness where a lack of the latter turns determination into disaster.

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Successful Independent Consulting

JULY 31, 2017

You are doing them a favor by letting them know what you are particularly good at, so the next time that situation arises they will know who to call or who to refer to their boss or colleague. It’s not cold-calling or spamming, it’s outreach to build awareness.

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Successful Independent Consulting

JULY 21, 2023

We can redesign the client experience to make ourselves more referable, we can mine our client lists for new potential referrers, we can reach out more broadly to our existing communities, etc. If it was a referral, note the name of the person who referred them. (If Thank you, Liz, for referring Sharon to me.

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Successful Independent Consulting

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

winthework #beconfident PS: For future reference, you can download the Big Ears Diagram Cheat Sheet here. I don’t know why it works, but our brains are incredibly powerful, especially our subconscious mind. Make sure you’re doing everything you can to have it working for you when you’re facing a critical conversation.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

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