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For Solopreneurs, Business Development = Relationship Development

Successful Independent Consulting

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. If you look up any definition of the term business development , you won't find the word "sales" because there's no selling involved.

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How to Make Your Contacts Count with Vern Schellenger

Consulting Matters

Today, I am talking to Vern Schellenger, president of the premier networking training and coaching company Contacts Count. About the guest: Vern Schellenger is a master networker, career coach, sports junkie, and music lover. The Balanced Way to Achieve Scale and Sale with CEO Mark Johnson. If so, don't worry; you are not alone!

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For Independent Consultants, Business Development = Relationship Development

Successful Independent Consulting

First, consultants are good at helping clients solve problems but usually aren’t trained in sales or marketing. Take for example real estate agents, who are experts at keeping their names fresh in people’s minds: At least once a week I get a postcard listing recent home sales in my neighborhood.

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Back to the Basics in Leadership and Life with former EVP of Operations for the Walt Disney World Resort Lee Cockerell

Consulting Matters

Lee is not just a great leader; he also turned his leadership success into a highly profitable leadership and management training business, so he's got some best practices on how he stands out in the market and wins clients. Related Blog, Video, or Podcast Episode: The Balanced Way to Achieve Scale and Sale with CEO Mark Johnson.

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Building a World-Class Personal Brand: Interview with Jahaan Blake

Consulting Matters

So, I’ve worked in sports my entire career. You started your own soccer training camp, you know, for all the younger kids in your high school to help them get to where you were. Betsy Jordyn : So, you keep talking about sports. So, this can be sports, hospitals, you know, it can be any different industry.

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4 Self-Improvement Myths That May Be Holding You Back

Harvard Business

of all book sales in the United States. Add in speeches, training programs, TV programs, online-products, coaches, yoga, and the like, self-help is a $10 billion industry per year , and that’s just in the U.S. These assertions are based on a diverse set of fields, including psychology, sports, arts, and leadership.

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Top 10 Consulting Firms in the Middle East

Management Consulted

Some recent projects include issues such as global energy solutions and large international sporting events. Deloitte has received many awards such as Best Employer in the Middle East, Best Consulting Firm, and the Middle East Training & Development Excellence award. bravo Deloitte!).