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The #1 podcast for entrepreneurial consultants who want to build a profitable, scalable and strategic consulting business.
With endless competition, ever-growing market demands, and a fast-paced digital world, gaining success in the consulting industry can feel challenging. If you're ready to realize your full potential and want to learn the best practices, principles and strategies to run a successful consulting business be sure to tune into the Consulting Success Podcast.
Trusted by tens of thousands of consultants, the weekly conversations shine the spotlight on valuable business tips. Episodes support you in understanding how to navigate the market. This podcast is your guide to overcoming the most difficult obstacles in the consulting industry and enjoying big wins.
Learn strategies for maintaining an effective team and attracting clients. Discover how to craft a clear and engaging message, and implement a marketing engine for consultants that actually works. Every conversation explores how to improve your business model to open doors to golden opportunities.
This podcast features experts from various industries who share the desire to achieve success in the consulting business. They expose their well-kept secrets to get to the top. Hear the building blocks that started their careers and the most important principles they uphold to get through challenging entrepreneurial moments.
Hosting the podcast is Michael Zipursky, CEO and co-founder of Consulting Success. Building businesses for more than 20 years, he has advised start-up brands, service providers, and billlion dollar corporations like Panasonic, Financial Times, Sumitomo and more. Michael is also an in-demand keynote speaker and author of five books about consulting.
He's dedicated to helping entrepreneurial consultants increase impact and earn a higher income. And on top of it all, Michael has an inspiring focus on family and community.
With this extensive advisory experience, Michael understands the consequences of hyper career focus. It often means sacrificing time with loved ones, which can lead to loneliness and rejection. At some point, you may feel like an outsider in your own home. Those who prioritize the grind can neglect their health and fall prey to severe diseases.
Michael believes a consulting business can only find success when it supports your dream lifestyle, not the other way around. Every podcast discussion focuses on what it really takes to get hold of genuine freedom in your career. The aim is to help you live the life you truly want while constantly growing your business.
Feel excited about going to work instead of letting depressing thoughts pull you down. Enjoy the meals you want to eat, buy everything you want to own, and above all, savor time with your family and friends. Have a successful consulting business balanced with stability, well-being, and comfort.
Don't sacrifice what you have for the sake of huge earnings. Achieve the revenue and profit you want and make sure it does not compromise everything you love and care about. Michael shows you how to elevate your consulting business and reach those goals with a fulfilled heart.
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Employee Experience for Consultants: How to Help Your Team Thrive with Kalyn Ponti: Podcast #307
“When people are financially invested, they want a return. When people are emotionally invested, they want to contribute.” - Simon Sinek. Investing in your team and providing them with a great experience will drive them to perform better. In this episode, Kalyn Ponti, the CEO of Humankind, sprinkles her expertise on how consulting firm owners improve the employee experience for them to thrive in your firm. When leaders develop and nourish a positive company culture, it ripples into your firm and will grow your business. KP poured her heart into their purpose and became the catalyst for their expansion. Start investing in your employees today, and you’ll see the magic it will bring to your firm tomorrow. In this episode, you'll learn how to: -Integrate Enterprise-Level Strategies into Your Boutique Consulting Firm-Professionalize Your Operations to Pave the Way for Scalable Growth-Develop and Nourish a Positive Company Culture-Emphasize Purpose-Driven Goals as a Critical Catalyst for Business Expansion-Utilize Three Key Strategies KP Employs to Scale Her Consulting Business-Leverage Video Testimonials as an Effective Tool for Winning New Customers Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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43:4611/09/2023
Using Neuroscience to Elevate Your Consulting Business with Bill Troy: Podcast #306
Elevate your consulting business through the lens of neuroscience: discover hidden opportunities, amplify growth, and lead with sharper insights for success. In this episode, we dive deep into business transformation and personal growth. Our guest is none other than Bill Troy, founder of Polaris, a pioneering company that leverages neuroscience to unlock human potential and elevate consulting businesses. He reveals how his business paradigm shifted from control-centered to growth-focused, which ultimately led him to launch the company. Bill unpacks how our brains often blind us to both opportunities and threats hiding in plain sight, and how we can break down the barriers with neuroscience. Bill also touches on navigating entrepreneurial challenges faced by small businesses and the allure of business dynamics. He emphasizes how success lies not in control, but in expanding your capacity. Join us in harnessing neuroscience to revolutionize the consulting landscape, and embracing discomfort as a catalyst for true growth. Tune in now!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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43:0604/09/2023
The Simple Method For Growing Your Consulting Business With Jason Shafton: Podcast #305
Growing your business may not be easy but you can look at the successful people around you and learn from them. One of those that you’ll find invaluable is this episode’s guest, Jason Shafton, the Founder of Winston Francois. Drawing not only from his experience and expertise but also insights learned from the amazing people around him, Jason shares the simple method for growth in your consulting business. He dives deep into the value of getting referrals and how to get them without directly asking for them, the secret to winning new clients (and no, it’s not your typical marketing tool!), developing IP, and finding and keeping great talent. You don’t have to find success on your own; you can make the journey much better with people on your side. Follow Jason’s footsteps toward success and grow your consulting business today! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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41:3728/08/2023
How to Become a Resilient Consulting Business Leader with Ryan Kutscher: Podcast #304
“Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving. We get stronger and more resilient.” - Steve Maraboli, from Life, Truth, and Being Free. Today, Ryan Kutscher, the founder of Circus Maximus, shares his journey to inspire others to become resilient consulting business leaders. He shares the steps to help you navigate the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur and consultant. As Ryan dives deeper into the conversation, he also emphasizes the importance of the restaurant business model in his practice. You will learn more if you tune into this insightful episode with Ryan Kutscher.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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33:1421/08/2023
Building a Remote Consulting Business with Cali Williams Yost: Podcast #303
Research is vital in many businesses because the gathered data will allow business owners to decide accordingly. That is one of the secrets today’s guest reveals. Cali Williams Yost, the CEO of Flex+Strategy Group, shares her expertise in building a remote consulting business. She provides tips on developing the skills of your managers to grow your business. Cali also reveals her secret in managing her work-life fit to grow your firm. Get a glimpse of how Cali grows her business and learn from her.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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44:2114/08/2023
Utilization & Margin In Consulting With Matt Hayter: Podcast #302
Many consultants struggle to grow their businesses because they’re busy working in their business rather than on their business. Because if you are looking to scale your firm, owners should understand the crucial role of margin. Today, Matt Hayter, the CEO and founder of Project Works, emphasizes how utilization and margin ensure sustainability and growth for your consulting business. He also delves into several topics and shares some tips to help your consulting business grow. Listen to this episode and hear more from Matt’s expertise today.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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39:0207/08/2023
How to Prepare Your Consulting Business For What's Coming with Gini Dietrich: Podcast #301
Nothing beats the power of preparation when it comes to overcoming the impacts of the unknown challenges of the future. Today’s guest learned this lesson the hard way. Not expecting the recession to happen, Gini Dietrich, the creator of the PESO Model, had to face a number of hurdles that crushed her business. Today, she shares the mistakes you need to avoid and the lessons she learned along the way. Gini offers her insights to prepare your consulting business for what’s coming. She also explains how the PESO Model works to help you master the art of building a thriving blog. She provides tips on implementing a winning PR Strategy, effectively communicating your unique value to potential customers, harnessing the power of an underutilized marketing tool, and making your business recession-proof. Gini brings so much wisdom in this episode, so don’t miss this opportunity today to add more to your toolbelt to prepare for the future.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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46:1331/07/2023
Inbound Marketing To Generate Endless Consulting Clients With Phil Alves: Podcast #300
If you want to grow your consulting business and enhance your marketing, you're in luck! Today, we have a special guest who will share his secrets to success in driving business growth. Phil Alves, the CEO of DevSquad, has a unique strategy to grow his consulting business through inbound marketing to generate endless consulting clients. He provides tips on how you can avoid digital marketing mistakes that could cost you thousands. Phil also shares his strategy to attract the best employees and how you can create an optimal environment to fuel your creativity. Witness Phil’s expertise as he ventures through inbound marketing today!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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38:1024/07/2023
How To Optimize Your Consulting Business In Uncertain Times With Sean Sheppard: Podcast #299
In the uncertain landscape of business growth, reaching new heights requires transcending the limits of your own capacity. Welcome back to the Consulting Success Podcast! In this episode, Michael is joined by the exceptional Sean Sheppard, managing partner at U +, a renowned consulting firm with a track record of creating $2 billion in new value and successfully bringing over a hundred ideas to market. Today, Sean sheds light on a crucial challenge faced by many consulting firms and businesses that matter: reaching a growth plateau where the owner's capacity becomes a limiting factor. This episode dives deep into the strategies and insights necessary for scaling your consulting business. Sean also covers overcoming obstacles that arise when transitioning from six to seven figures. He discusses hiring, training, and expanding your operations, enabling you to optimize your consulting business even in uncertain times. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the industry's leading experts. Tune in now and take your consulting business to new heights. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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42:1517/07/2023
How To Manage Yourself Out Of Your Consulting Business With David Henzel: Podcast #298
Are you pondering about managing yourself out of your consulting business? Then tune in to this episode today! David Denzel, a remarkable serial entrepreneur, sheds light on managing your consulting business with his blueprint to success. But you can only unlock the doors to success if you find someone who will hold you accountable, and David emphasizes the value of building your consulting team. His extraordinary talent allowed him to orchestrate success from behind the scenes, refusing the limelight on him. David also emphasizes the importance of running your business like your life. There are more insights you can unpack from this episode, so don’t miss this one!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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45:3210/07/2023
The Principles Of Effective Consulting Business Leadership With Liz Wiseman: Podcast #297
As a leader, it is important to adopt a mindset to allow your team to drive better results. In this episode, Liz Wiseman, the author of Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter, discusses the principles of effective consulting business leadership to empower your team and drive exceptional results. She introduces two contrasting leadership styles: Multipliers and Diminishers. She delves into the characteristics and behaviors of multipliers and provides practical insights on how leaders can develop and embody these traits. She emphasizes the importance of allowing room for mistakes without necessarily creating severe consequences for your business. Tune in to this episode as Liz explores the concept of leadership and presents a framework for understanding and developing effective leaders who amplify the intelligence and capabilities of their teams.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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53:2003/07/2023
How To Master The Duel Between Life & Work With Jamie Douraghy: Podcast #296
Jamie Douraghy uncovers the secret to expanding your consulting practice by navigating the delicate balance between work and life. His insights on expanding a consulting practice while maintaining a healthy work-life balance revolve around two key aspects: aligning with like-minded individuals and building a supportive network. The alignment of like-minded individuals helps foster a sense of belonging and provides opportunities for collaboration and partnership. This supportive network will empower you to overcome obstacles, maintain a healthy work-life balance, and achieve sustainable growth in your consulting practice. By leveraging these connections and resources, consultants can navigate the challenges of work and life, fuel their business growth, and cultivate a thriving consulting practice.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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45:0126/06/2023
Experience Strategy For Consultants: How To Create Transformation For Your Clients With Dave Norton: Podcast #295
It requires a great strategy to provide a great customer experience to generate leads for your consulting firm. Dave Norton, the visionary founder of Stone Mantel, reveals his insights on customer experience strategy to gain a competitive edge in your consulting business. He also sheds light on developing IP to contribute growth to your practice. Furthermore, Dave touches on driving new leads to your doorstep with his outreach strategy. Dave Norton has so much to unveil in this episode. So, don’t miss this one!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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40:0419/06/2023
How To Design & Facilitate Incredible Workshops With Myriam Hadnes: Podcast #294
There is an art to facilitating workshops, especially if you wish it to be impactful. Today's guest is Myriam Hadnes, who founded Workshops Work to support individuals and organizations to grow their facilitation skills. She shares her thoughts on helping clients create a smoother workshop, drawing from the best practices she has learned from navigating and growing as an expert in the field. What is more, Myriam adds some tips for facilitators to avoid mirroring negative effects in the workshops. Tune in to this exciting episode as Myriam joins Michael Zipursky to share more about designing a workshop that truly works.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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49:2612/06/2023
How Consultants Can Create Lucrative Accreditation Programs With Skip Bowman: Podcast #293
How can you get accredited for the psychometric tools? What challenges do you have to face in getting accreditation? In this episode, Skip Bowman, the founder of Safe2Great, provides insights on creating lucrative accreditation programs and explains the Safe to Great model. The concept of the model is useful for the business. It brings people to get interested in something. Skip provides tips to draw followers into you because the business will thrive if people follow your ideas and concepts. Tune in to this episode to keep your consulting business thriving. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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41:2005/06/2023
Pricing Strategy For Consultants - How To Raise Your Fees With Jenny Millar: Podcast #292
There is more to pricing than just numbers. It is also rooted in optimizing performance and nudging customer behaviors. Helping you figure out your pricing strategy, Michael Zipursky sits down with Jenny Millar, the Founder of Untapped Pricing. Jenny tells us more about the psychology of pricing and how to raise your fees as consultants. She also talks about her journey from working on eBay to freelancing to building a remote business and where networking helped in the process. What is the function of pricing inside an organization? How do you validate whether a price increase is the right move? What are the common mistakes around pricing? Why does behavior have to do with pricing and how do you benefit from that? Jenny answers these important questions and more. So tune in to not miss out on these helpful insights that will have you grow your practice.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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40:4929/05/2023
How To Build Your Consulting Team: From Solo To Firm Model With Devon O'Rourke
Do you want to stay as a solo consultant, or do you want to bring others in? What are the risks in building your consulting firm? In this episode, Devon O'Rourke, the Founder and Managing Partner at Fluvio, provides some tips to build your consulting team by shifting from a solo to a firm model. Although hiring is challenging, consulting firms should learn to balance when to hire because you don't want to bring consultants into your firm without any clients to offer them. Devon shows how persistence can help build your firm no matter the risk, as long as you push through the challenges. Tune in for more!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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41:4722/05/2023
From Hourly Billing To Lucrative Performance-Based Fees with Phil Krichilsky: Podcast #290
Many businesses do not optimally perform. It can be frustrating, but you don’t need to suffer today. In this episode, Philip (Phil) Krichilsky, the CEO of Innovative Directions, dives into shifting from hourly billing to lucrative performance-based fees. In the consulting business, you are only as good as your billing hours. Phil wants every consultant to challenge that model. There are more insights Phil shares in this episode, so if you want to improve your profitability today, tune in now!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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46:1115/05/2023
How To Drive Innovation & Growth In Your Consulting Business With Susan Lindner: Podcast #289
We have so many brilliant minds working on producing great innovations, but we only hear from a few of them. Why? Because, often, these innovation experts struggle with their communication. Today’s guest, Susan Lindner, has observed this, leading her to create Innovation Storytellers—a consulting firm that helps companies to communicate more effectively with their ideas and get those ideas out there. In this episode, she joins Michael Zipursky to tell us more about the importance of storytelling, especially in driving innovation and growth to our consulting businesses. She takes us through the process of how to develop stories and effectively tell them. On other avenues of growth, Susan then talks about using speaking engagements to maximize business revenue. Tune in to hear more about growing your business as Susan dives deep into other important topics, from business models to mindset shifts and more!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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47:0308/05/2023
How Consultants Win BIG Clients (With Big Budgets) With Tom Searcy: Podcast #288
“When you sell success to someone and deliver success to problems, your past customers never run out of problems.” - Tom Searcy. Today, Michael Zipursky brings a guest who will unravel the Secret to Big Sales. In this episode, Tom Searcy, the Founder of Hunt Big Sales, discusses how consultants can hunt and win big clients with big budgets to grow their consulting business. Tom shares that the art and science of pricing his services allow him to charge full fees and have more freedom to navigate the industry. He emphasizes that he does not negotiate on price because the price is the price and will take away his margin. Instead, he negotiates on the scale. Find more value in this conversation with Tom Searcy and Michael Zipursky.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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42:1601/05/2023
The Art Of Pricing Irresistible Consulting Offers With Casey Brown: Podcast #287
Unlocking your true pricing power is not just about charging more. It's about creating irresistible consulting offers that reflect the excellence you provide, and ultimately, unlocking the full potential of your business. In this episode, Casey Brown, President and Founder of Boost Pricing, talks about the art of pricing irresistible consulting offers. She discusses how to help companies discover their true pricing power and how to get paid well for the excellence they provide. Casey discusses her brand's pricing strategies, how pricing affects businesses, its benefits, and why it's often overlooked. Drawing from her experience, she offers valuable insights and advice for all small businesses on how to compete in the challenging pricing market. Tune in now.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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43:0024/04/2023
How Consulting Business Owners Maximize Creative Performance With Vanessa Bennett: Podcast #286
Did you know it's difficult to create a long-term sustainable and successful business if you don't take care of yourself? Today's episode Michael Zipursky brings our guests to provide value on self-care to reach our full potential. Today's guest is Vanessa Bennett, CEO of Next Evolution Performance, who shares her wisdom on how consulting business owners maximize creative performance. You should know when your most productive time is so you can manage your energy well. Self-awareness is the essential key in today's discussion. Let's squeeze more of Vanessa's wisdom and learn more about how we can maximize our performance. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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46:1117/04/2023
FBI Tactics To Grow Your Consulting Business With Adele Cehrs & Chip Massey: Podcast #285
What would you give to discover the formula for growing a consulting business? Today’s episode features the powerhouse duo, Adele Cehrs and Chip Massey, the founders of Convincing Company. Adele and Chip started the company before COVID, utilizing the relationships they built with previous clients to help build the foundation they have now for their business. Tune in as they share some FBI tactics to grow your consulting business. The discussion also highlights the value of connecting with people to better position your business for success. Dive right in and learn the secrets to expanding your consulting business today!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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49:5810/04/2023
How To Deliver World-Class Consulting Work With Randy Shumway: Podcast #284
What does world-class consulting work look like? In this episode, Randy Shumway, the founder and chairman of Cicero Group, shares how Cicero Group delivers world-class consulting work to its clients. The company seeks to provide meaningful and durable solutions. The collaborative approach with their clients, the true partnership, and their focus on execution drive real impact within their organization. The high-quality work allows the consulting business to grow and market itself. Join Randy Shumway as he brings his passion for his work in this episode.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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43:0003/04/2023
How To Remove Yourself As The Bottleneck Of Your Consulting Business With Danielle Hayden: Podcast #283
Most business owners would like to do everything in their business and still not grow. Have you wondered why? That’s because you become the bottleneck of your business. In this episode, Danielle Hayden, the founder of Kickstart Accounting, gives an insightful talk on why and how to remove yourself as the bottleneck of your consulting business. As a business owner, you don’t have to recreate the wheel. You don’t have to be the expert because you’re not a finance expert. Tune in to this insightful talk with Danielle Hayden today.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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44:5327/03/2023
The Power Of Face-To-Face Networking For Consultants With Eduardo Placer: Podcast #282
In this day and age where things happen at the touch of a button, it can be so easy to overlook the value of human connections. For Eduardo Placer, the CEO and Founder of Fearless Communicators, there is power in face-to-face networking, especially at a time of screens dividing us. In this episode, he joins Michael Zipursky to share with us how he came to this realization along with the story of how he transitioned from actor to entrepreneur. Eduardo talks about how he leveraged his relationships, going out there and meeting real people who can help him. What is more, he imparts some great tips on how to build those relationships and network to grow your business. Join this conversation and learn key insights to put yourself at the top of your game.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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34:1520/03/2023
How Consultants Can Use Scarcity To Attract Better Clients With Mindy Weinstein: Podcast #281
Every consultant wants to attract clients. It is that element that keeps the consulting business going. In this episode, Mindy Weinstein, the Founder of Market Mindshift, shares how consultants can use The Power of Scarcity to influence customers’ decisions and attract better clients. She explains the psychology behind scarcity, which consultants should correctly and ethically use to influence potential clients. Drive customer’s into your business not just by playing hard-to-get but also giving value to yourself and your business. This episode is well-packed with Mindy’s wisdom on sales and marketing. Tune in now and apply some tactical ways to help grow your consulting business.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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35:1613/03/2023
How Thought Leadership Creates Consulting Referrals With Jaime Klein: Podcast #280
Referrals can be a great avenue in building your consulting business. But how can you achieve that? In this episode, Jaime Klein, Founder and CEO of Inspire Human Resources, discusses how thought leadership creates consulting referrals. She shares with Michael Zipursky how these have helped build her business by putting her networks and relationships to work. She explains that the more people you bring to help you in running your consulting business, the more it can flourish and grow. Find out more with Jaime Klein in this informative episode.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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39:2806/03/2023
How Consulting Will Reinvigorate Your Career With Nabeel Mahmood: Podcast #279
Are you considering a career shift? Keep in mind that you don’t have to go far from your industry just to find the right one. Consulting is a great choice, and it can elevate your career to a completely different level. Nabeel Mahmood, Founding Partner at Mahmood Ventures, joins Michael Zipursky to talk about his journey from the realm of corporate to the world of consulting. He shares his stories of business success, advising various companies on effective technology adoption. Tune in as Nabeel sheds light on how to make your mark in your industry through consulting.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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32:5427/02/2023
The Principles Of The Consulting Craft With Martin Reeves: Podcast #278
Business is a war between problems and solutions. As a business owner, imagination is the best weapon to bring in this war. Imagination is the most crucial ingredient to success. In this episode, Martin Reeves, the co-author of The Imagination Machine: How to Spark New Ideas and Create Your Company’s Future, shares his insights on the principles of the consulting craft. Martin argues that the skill needed for improving problem-solving is the skill of abstraction or drilling down. This skill has been at the forefront of his mind since he started his career. Find the true value of imagination in this talk with Martin Reeves and Michael Zipursky by tuning in to this episode!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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40:5920/02/2023
Behavioral Economics For Consultants: Use Psychology To Grow Your Business With Melina Palmer: Podcast #277
In the consulting space, your world revolves around human interaction. So when growing your business, we must also look at human behavior, what motivates them, and how we can leverage that. In today’s episode, Melina Palmer, CEO of The Brainy Business, explains how behavioral economics for consultants helps grow the business. She explains how presenting information makes a difference in consulting because bad framing does not motivate anyone to take action. Melina also touches on some key concepts to help grow your business. Tune in to this episode now!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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34:0113/02/2023
How Processes Unlock Scalability For Consultants with Chris Ronzio: Podcast #276
If you know how to unlock scalability, you already have the key to building a successful consulting business. What is the right way to do this while managing market competition and dealing with challenges in brand building? That’s what we’re here to find out! In this episode, Michael Zipursky is joined by Chris Ronzio, Founder and CEO of Trainual. He shares how process unlocks scalability for consultants, allowing them to expand and grow exponentially. He shares the impact of having a strong, stable process and how to get started with establishing one. Chris also drops information bombs on network building, social media marketing, and more! Tune in now and learn how to get that key to success!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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41:3406/02/2023
How To Design A Customer Journey In Your Consulting Business With George Bryant: Podcast #275
Consumers are an essential part of any consulting business. Ensuring they have the best customer journey will help you keep going and growing. How do you consistently deliver an excellent experience to them when they get your services? In this episode, Michael Zipursky welcomes George Bryant, the host of The Mind Of George Show. They discuss how to design the best customer journey and why marketing is a two-way value-based long-term relationship. Learn how to create an equal ground endowed on a relationship agnostic of the traction with George Bryant today! Tune in, take notes, and start driving your consulting business toward success.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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56:0430/01/2023
Exit Strategies To Transition From Employee To Consulting With Dr. Nika White: Podcast #274
Do you want to transition from employee to consultant? Do you want to know the best exit strategies for doing so? In this episode, Dr. Nika White shares her experiences building a successful consulting business and what it took her to make such a transition. She’s here to help many people who are just starting to figure out how to take control of their lives by leaving their corporate roles in favor of building their own business. Tune in now and learn the best from the best! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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39:5323/01/2023
How To Build A "Fastest-Growing" Consulting Firm With Monica Hernandez
In this episode, we’re going to show you how to build your consulting firm into the fastest-growing one! Special guest Monica Hernandez walks you through how she built her consulting firm from scratch into one of the fastest-growing in the world, giving you all the tools you need to do it too! Monica Hernandez, the CEO of MAS Global Consultant, helps other entrepreneurs find their voice and build their consulting businesses. Tune in to learn her secrets, from finding your niche and identifying your target customers to making sure you have the right team in place so that when you finally launch, everything goes off without a hitch!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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40:0316/01/2023
How to Deliver What Your Consulting Clients Truly Want & Need with Mike Rowlands
Your client would want to thrive in the economy. As a consultant, we should help them cross the borders towards their success with the help of our expertise. In this episode, Mike Rowlands, the CEO of Junxion Strategy, lends his expertise to consulting clients’ to deliver their wants and needs. The two things that Junxion focuses on that are critical to the overall business: are quality control and Culture. As a social impact consultancy, they are tuned to the human experience. Scale your consulting business by considering your client’s wants and needs. Learn how by tuning in to this episode today! https://junxion.com/Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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46:2509/01/2023
Employee Hiring Strategies For Consulting Business Owners With Brian McComak: Podcast #271
Choosing the right person to work with you is critical in business. It can be the factor that will drive your business into success or chaos. In this episode, Brian McComak, the CEO and Founder of Hummingbird Humanity, dives deep into employee hiring strategies for consulting business owners. He discusses the repositioning of Hummingbird to focus on organizational culture because that’s what you should do through the lens of DEI. Brian also gives insights on how to treat the structure in communication with a client and shares their thought leadership paper you can leverage. Tune in to this conversation to find out!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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46:5502/01/2023
How Personal Growth Leads to Growth in Your Consulting Business with Whitney Johnson: Podcast #270
The path to success may have several disruptions along the way. Although these disruptions may be an impasse, stepping back to slingshot forward can help you succeed. In today’s episode, Whitney Johnson, the founder of Disruption Advisors, takes a deep dive into how personal growth leads to growth in your consulting business. Whitney explains the cascading effect of how all that development from individuals to teams and into the business that needs to come together will lead to growth. By pulling together an amalgam of different ideas and drawing on best practices from people, and leverage those to set yourself as a successful consultant. For more tips on growing your consulting business, tune in to this episode now!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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44:4826/12/2022
How To Find The Joy In Consulting Sales with Rene Rodriguez: Podcast #269
Keynote speaking requires a unique skill set. It’s not an easy job, but how can you find joy in speaking and consulting in sales? Here to share his story is Rene Rodriguez. Rony is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, leadership advisor, and transformational speaker coach. In this episode with host Michael Zipursky, he shares insights from his book, Amplify Your Influence: Transform How You Communicate and Lead. Rony shares his career story, and why he chose the path he’s on now. He also lets us in on what it’s like to work as a keynote speaker and offers advice for those pursuing this career. Rony talks about what you need to expect when working as a public speaker, what you can gain from it, and what you need to work on to succeed. There are a lot of nuggets in this episode that you won’t want to miss, so listen in to learn all about it.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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43:4619/12/2022
How Consultants Build A Fearless Culture with Gustavo Razzetti: Podcast #268
The workplace is never fixed, especially after the pandemic; it forces individuals to shift and adapt. Businesses that refuse to adapt are left behind. This episode with Gustavo Razzetti, the author of Remote Not Distant, enlightens us on how consultants build a fearless culture. He addresses the areas of culture to connect you with your team through remote collaboration. Gustavo also lays the roadmap to allow businesses to succeed in a hybrid workplace. Your options are to thrive in this new workplace or be left behind. If you want to scale your business forward, tune in to this episode now!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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42:2312/12/2022
Driving Social Change Through Your Consulting Business with Kindred Motes-Caso: Podcast #267
Did you know that there are a lot of ways for marketers and consultants to create massive impact and help make the world a better place? In this episode, Kindred Motes-Caso shares his journey in philanthropy and how he realized that individuals across different industries could use their skills and expertise to drive social change. He is the Founder and Managing Director of KM Strategies Group, working with global organizations like the United Nations, the White House, Netflix, and Google. Tune in to his conversation with Michael Zipursky and learn how you can provide high-quality services, design strategies, and lead inspiring advocacies that result in significant social change! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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43:1805/12/2022
The "Anti-Corporate American" Approach For Building A Successful Consulting Business With Kim Crowder: Podcast #266
Every entrepreneur wants their business to be a huge success. But sometimes, even the best entrepreneurs get tired of the rat race in corporate. In this episode, Kim Crowder tells us how to avoid the pitfalls that most people fall into when they try to build a successful consulting business and get started on your path to freedom! Kim is a certified DEI and Six Sigma Leadership CEO, strategist, speaker, and consultant featured numerous times by Forbes. Join us and learn how she took a different approach to build her consulting business and how you can use it too!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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43:4428/11/2022
How To Build An Elite Consulting Business With Brian Oulton: Podcast #265
Everybody strives hard to become successful. But what does a successful consulting look like? In today’s episode, Brian Oulton, a top consulting coach, reveals everything. He shares his path of business development through pivoting from the challenges he faced. As a consultant, Brian discusses that you must market some potential clients. Because marketing and sales are like an ocean, they are wide and deep, and you can fish many clients from them. To know more about becoming a successful consultant, tune in to this episode now!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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35:4721/11/2022
Building a Meaningful Consulting Practice with Patrick Farran: Podcast #264
If you want to start up a meaningful consulting practice, you need to understand what drives people at a human level. Know your client's motivation and know why you are being of service to them. Show up as your whole self and really try to add value to your clients. Understanding your full potential is key to meaningful practice. Join Michael Zipursky as he talks to the co-founder and CEO of the Ad Lucem Group, Patrick Farran about how he set up his own meaningful consultant practice. Learn what strategic partnership models you can use for your practice. Discover the true meaning of meaningfulness. And just start prioritizing your time on your business. Have a meaningful practice today!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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38:2914/11/2022
How To Create Winning Consulting Strategies With Roger Martin: Podcast #263
Want to learn how to create winning consulting strategies? Then this episode is for you! Roger Martin, a trusted strategy advisor to CEOs worldwide, shares his journey and tips on navigating various scenarios and personalities to achieve a successful outcome for your consulting strategy. Join us in learning from his next-level experiences and what makes a winning consulting strategy!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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47:5007/11/2022
How To Overcome Your Self-Limiting Beliefs As A Consultant With Nina Cooke: Podcast #262
Mindset is everything to succeed in life. The mindset either leads you to your goal or holds you back. In this episode of Consulting Success Podcast, Nina Cooke, a coach in Clarity Coaching Program, shares her insights on overcoming the self-limiting beliefs that hold you back from succeeding. Along with her wisdom, one of her approaches to personal development is building an agreement between the “meanings” we make up about everything in our lives. She also discusses how our fear of failure is the most significant factor that holds everyone back, and the flip side of that fear is the fear of success. So if you want to achieve your goals finally, it’s time to take action now and hit that play button to learn more from Nina to help you develop and grow.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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41:3631/10/2022
The Most Important Metric For Entrepreneurial Consultants With Jeremy Utley: Podcast #261
The single biggest determinant of how good your ideas are is the quantity of your ideas. Entrepreneurs get stuck so much on the quality of their ideas when they should just be doing more ideas. Have options and quantity in everything you do. You're not just going down one narrow straight path. It's okay to deviate from that and pave your own path. This is exactly what our guest today did. Join Michael Zipursky as he talks to the Director of Executive Education at Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford, Jeremy Utley. Jeremy is also a keynote speaker and the author of Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters. Learn how he got rid of this "If I could, I should" mindset so he can do what he truly loves. Discover more about inspiration, innovation, and creativity, and start creating and pursuing more options today!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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41:1224/10/2022
How To Create Consulting Offers Clients Will Buy With Ash Maurya: Podcast #260
Are you having trouble bringing clients to buy? How should you bring offers to your clients? In today’s episode, the CEO of LeanStack, Ash Maurya, sits with Michael Zipursky to share his insights on how you can create consulting offers clients will buy. Publishing valuable content helps move your business forward, but that’s not where the whole discussion ends. Through conversations, patterns begin to emerge, but when you can predict what your clients will say before they say it, you should shift to solution designing and pitching. Tune in to this episode and listen to this insightful conversation to put your business in a perfect position to succeed.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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45:1117/10/2022
How To Build A "Hands-Off" Consulting Business With Mandi Ellefson: Podcast #259
Leading an organization is a big responsibility. But it does not mean we have to drown and stretch ourselves too thin. Even better, we can actually lead without working (and being) neck-deep in the company. Sounds impossible? Let Mandi Ellefson of Hands-Off CEO share how you can run your business profitably without you! In this episode, she joins Michael Zipursky to tell us all about their company, what it means to be a hands-off CEO, and the steps that take you from being just one responsibility lighter to completely taking your time and space back as CEO. Whether you are a CEO or consultant, don't let yourself burn out by putting more and more on your plate. More work does not necessarily mean more profit. Learn the art of productivity and delegation as you join Mandi in this conversation on building a hands-off consulting business.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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39:4010/10/2022
Why Every Consultant Should Write A Book (& How To Do It) With Stacy Ennis: Podcast #258
As a consultant, why should you write a book? What does it do for you? In today’s episode, Stacy Ennis, the CEO and Founder of the Nonfiction Book School, shares the internal and external benefits of writing a book. Writing content incurs your expertise in the area, but the internal benefits are the driver beyond the writing process. Stacy talks about how you can write a book and explains why consistency and frequency are essential. We may encounter writer’s block along the writing process, but if you tune in to this conversation, you’ll learn how Stacy deals with it and even how you can structure your book. Hit that play button now to hear more of Stacy’s insightful wisdom!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast
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41:3003/10/2022