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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. Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today! www.consultingsuccess.com/grow
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Mastering the Art of Consulting Sales and Client Relationships with Andrew Sobel: Podcast #132

Mastering the Art of Consulting Sales and Client Relationships with Andrew Sobel: Podcast #132

Consulting is a two-way transaction. While people know this, not many take it to heart. A consultant goes beyond merely telling their clients what to do; rather, they listen and build trust in one another. This episode’s guest is a leading authority on driving consistent revenue growth through client loyalty and business relationships for over 35 years. Host, Michael Zipursky, sits down with Andrew Sobel, author, speaker, and coach. Here, Andrew shares how we can master the art of consulting sales and client relationships. He dives deep in differentiating the expert mindset from the advisor mindset, leveraging the first meeting with a client to make the right impression, driving your marketing strategy as a consultant, scaling growth, and more. Tune into this conversation with Andrew to understand why starting with clients is a great way of creating a highly profitable consulting business.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.comMentioned in this episode:Follow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTV
39:3930/03/2020
Using YOUR Voice To Land Big Consulting Clients With Leah Bonvissuto: Podcast # 131

Using YOUR Voice To Land Big Consulting Clients With Leah Bonvissuto: Podcast # 131

Presentations are an essential part of any business. It is where ideas are brought to light, potential connections are established, and even customers are marketed. That is why it is crucial to deliver your presentations the best you can. In this episode, Michael Zipursky asks Leah Bonvissuto for her expertise in this matter. Leah began her career as a theater director and eventually found her coaching and consulting business called PresentVoices. Having been helping teams improve their presentation skills, Leah shares with us some tips on telling our story, speaking about our work, and showing up with control in situations at work and life. She talks about learning spontaneous speaking and why it is the best public speaking form. If you don't feel comfortable in speaking situations, fret not because Leah has you covered with some advice on how you can use your voice to land big consulting clients and more.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Follow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTV
33:3223/03/2020
BONUS: How To Thrive During Turbulent Times

BONUS: How To Thrive During Turbulent Times

We are in a time of great uncertainty right now. The markets are turbulent, and the Coronavirus pandemic is reaching every crevice of the world, impacting almost everyone on the planet. Yet, we must not lose hope. Host, Michael Zipursky, shows us the light at the end of the tunnel by sharing how we can thrive during these turbulent times. Learn in this episode the best practices, strategies, and mindsets you can take as a consultant that will have you build and maintain relationships with your ideal clients, and see other opportunities that you never know are there. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Join the Consulting Success Community today: Mentioned in this episode:Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTVFollow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!
11:2421/03/2020
Bonus: Work "On" Your Business, Not "In" Your Business

Bonus: Work "On" Your Business, Not "In" Your Business

Are you running your business, or is it running you? Today, Michael Zipursky discusses the importance of getting very clear on your priorities—to work ‘on’ your business and not ‘in’ your business. Many entrepreneurs fall into this bad habit, causing them to become inefficient and less productive. Learn the value of finding where you can deliver the best. Set up systems that allow you to create more leverage and deliver more value to your clients. Tune into this short, yet very insightful episode, to reflect and find better ways to transform your business. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Join the Consulting Success Community today: Mentioned in this episode:Follow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTV
53:0220/03/2020
Why Trust-Based Selling is Completely Different with Consultant, Ari Galper: Podcast #130

Why Trust-Based Selling is Completely Different with Consultant, Ari Galper: Podcast #130

No matter which career, business, or industry we are in, we become a salesperson. Whether we sell products, services, or ourselves, it is imperative to be able to grasp the best approach to selling to your ideal clients. In this episode, host Michael Zipursky guests mentor and sales growth advisor, Ari Galper. Ari is experienced in trust-based selling and shares with us some valuable tips about increasing and growing sales to your valued customers or clients, and also maintaining a level of trust between you as a seller and your client.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.comMentioned in this episode:Follow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTV
30:0516/03/2020
Expand Your Mindset With Special Ops Turned Consultant Eric Kapitulik: Podcast #129

Expand Your Mindset With Special Ops Turned Consultant Eric Kapitulik: Podcast #129

Success is very hard to come by for those who don't carry the right mindset for it. Creating a good mindset is all about setting yourself straight, and focusing on what you need to do. Eric Kapitulik is a former United State Marine Corps and the founder of The Program LLC, a consultancy group that focuses on experiential training. Joining Michael Zipursky, Eric discusses the need to develop a good mindset for the ultimate good of the work you're trying to achieve. Otherwise, without this good mindset, your endeavor won't be held together properly.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTVFollow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!
38:2709/03/2020
Bonus: The "Appearance" Of Success (Don't Fall For This)

Bonus: The "Appearance" Of Success (Don't Fall For This)

Do not be deceived with the appearance of success because there are always struggles associated with it. Michael Zipursky digs deeper into success and shares his realization of its other face or angle, showing what it really looks like. Don’t be intimidated by some successful personalities, rather keep your eyes on our own targets and focus on getting things right for your business while having a solid system in place. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Join the Consulting Success Community today: Mentioned in this episode:Follow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTV
07:5106/03/2020
Branding And Naming Strategies That Help Win Consulting Business With Dave Ramos: Podcast #128

Branding And Naming Strategies That Help Win Consulting Business With Dave Ramos: Podcast #128

Business branding is such an essential part of setting up a company because this is what'll set you apart from all the other firms running in the same industry as you are. Your branding is the public face of your company, so it has to present as strong enough to carry the weight of all the companies you want to be getting business from. Dave Ramos, author, speaker, and CEO of SHIFTPOINTS, Inc., talks to Michael Zipursky about the importance of business branding in establishing a strong company. Branding is just one of the many ways through which you can get the trust of your potential clients. Make sure you learn these essential strategies that Dave is imparting to maximize the branding of your business.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.comMentioned in this episode:Follow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTV
32:3502/03/2020
How To Retain Your Top Talent And Build A High-Performing Consulting Team With Dr. Troy Hall: Podcast #127

How To Retain Your Top Talent And Build A High-Performing Consulting Team With Dr. Troy Hall: Podcast #127

Everyone is a leader. Whether it's implicit or explicit, you have a leadership responsibility in life. In this episode, host Michael Zipursky interviews talent retention expert Dr. Troy Hall about his expertise on attracting and retaining top talent and global leadership. Don’t miss today’s show as Dr. Hall takes a deep dive into talent retention, building a high-performing consulting team, and creating an environment to become the best places to work. He also shares some fundamental principles on team dynamics and cohesion from his book called Cohesion Culture.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTVFollow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!
33:0924/02/2020
70 Hour Weeks In Corporate To Growing A Consulting Business With Connie Steele: Podcast #126

70 Hour Weeks In Corporate To Growing A Consulting Business With Connie Steele: Podcast #126

Growing a consulting business means having the ability and knowledge to propel business operations and help the company get to the next level. As a consultant, you have to develop a level of trust to your clients that you will bring value and impact In this episode, host Michael Zipursky interviews podcast host and executive consultant Connie Steele. Connie talks about how she used her background in math and statistics to transition into marketing and consulting business and shares what it takes to be an effective consultant to your clients.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTVFollow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!
24:1017/02/2020
Tell Better Stories And Win More Consulting Sales With John Livesay: Podcast #125

Tell Better Stories And Win More Consulting Sales With John Livesay: Podcast #125

When we want to sell something, we have to consider not just selling the product, but to also make ourselves or our company sellable. We have to make an impact to our potential customers if we want to fully sell our whole package, especially if we are to market ourselves as consultants. In this episode, host Michael Zipursky talks with The Pitch Whisperer John Livesay about his winning sales strategy - telling better stories. Don’t miss this episode to learn more about selling yourself effectively to your target audience.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Follow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTV
26:4610/02/2020
From 7-Figure Solo Consultant To 30 Employees With Jason Forrest: Podcast #124

From 7-Figure Solo Consultant To 30 Employees With Jason Forrest: Podcast #124

Running a business or organization is always better when we have the right mentors, coaches, and trainers to improve our processes, sales, and workforce quality. That is why it’s crucial to remember and acknowledge the value a coach brings to a business. In this episode, host Michael Zipursky interviews author and the Chief Culture Officer of Forrest Performance Group, Jason Forrest about his career journey in consultancy and how his consultancy is improving company cultures, redefining trainings, and transforming lives within an organization. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Follow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTV
33:2603/02/2020
Accelerate Your Sales With Sales Enablement Consultant Anita Nielsen: Podcast #123

Accelerate Your Sales With Sales Enablement Consultant Anita Nielsen: Podcast #123

When we buy products, we normally assess the things we buy for their value and if it aligns with our necessities. In this episode, host Michael Zipursky interviews author and sales enablement consultant Anita Nielsen about her career in sales consultancy for big and small businesses. Improving sales in your business is very important to any business owner. Anita shares her experiences on how she is catering to customers' needs and improves sales in the process.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTVFollow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!
30:2127/01/2020
Scaling A Multi-Million Dollar Consulting Firm With Jennifer Brown: Podcast #122

Scaling A Multi-Million Dollar Consulting Firm With Jennifer Brown: Podcast #122

The journey to scaling your business can be quite complex, but with the right guidance, you will eventually get to the top. Today, Michael Zipursky chats with Jennifer Brown of Jennifer Brown Consulting about running her multi-million-dollar consultancy and working with clients like Adobe, Samsung, and Coca-Cola, to name a few. She shares how she shifted from delivering her expertise to building and scaling her own business. Learn from Jennifer as she explains her best practices in building a team and booking conferences, and gives advice around content and thought leadership.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Follow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTV
39:1620/01/2020
Selling Consulting To Fund New Software With David Jenyns: Podcast #121

Selling Consulting To Fund New Software With David Jenyns: Podcast #121

If you into being a consultant and advisor, you need to know how to provide services to your clients. Our guest for today is business owner and consultant David Jenyns. David started his SEO business fourteen years ago providing done-for-you services to clients in the areas of video production, SEO services, and systems and processes. In this episode, host Michael Zipursky talks with David about his shift from a services business to a product-based business and why selling consultation work is a great place to get started to do an SEO business. Diving into how you can provide the right services for your clients, David highlights the value of content and shares what you can do to accelerate your success through content as well as what’s working right now with the changes in the SEO landscape.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Follow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTV
37:2313/01/2020
BONUS: Michael Interviewed By Sam Schutte On Successful Consulting

BONUS: Michael Interviewed By Sam Schutte On Successful Consulting

What does it take to attain consulting success? A lot of factors go into it, but at the end of the day, it's really about what you offer to your clients. Michael Zipursky joins Sam Schutte on the Unstoppable Talk podcast for the episode, "What I Learned About Successful Consulting After 4 Years With The Master - Michael Zipursky." Michael pulls on his years of consulting experience in order to break down the elements at the very core of consulting, and make it easy to understand. If you're looking to get started in consulting, this may be a good place to start. Mentioned in this episode:Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTVFollow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!
53:0211/01/2020
How To Consistently Set Appointments With Business Consultant Joe Pici: Podcast #120

How To Consistently Set Appointments With Business Consultant Joe Pici: Podcast #120

Appointment setting still remains a complex step in client acquisition. In this episode, Michael Zipursky interviews Joe Pici of Pici & Pici, a sales trainer and speaker who has helped organizations book more appointments and close more deals. From a football coach to a business consultant, he shows us his and his wife Dawn’s road to becoming one of the most sought-after business consultants. Join Joe as he enlightens us on cold calling, outreaching through LinkedIn, material development for trainings, and so much more.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTVFollow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!
38:0906/01/2020
Generating Inbound Consulting Leads With Sam Schutte: Podcast #119

Generating Inbound Consulting Leads With Sam Schutte: Podcast #119

Finding leads can be time consuming and oftentimes costly. With the help of a software and the right people, you can actually do away with your worries about generating quality inbound consulting leads. Today, Michael Zipursky interviews Sam Schutte, the CEO and Chief Software Architect at Unstoppable Software, Inc about how he started his company and is leading billion-dollar companies to the right path through his consultancy business. Sam also shares how he leverages his experience in starting his consulting business as well as in developing a discovery offering.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTVFollow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!
32:3616/12/2019
Making Strategic Hires For Your Consulting Firm With Kim Silvers: Podcast #118

Making Strategic Hires For Your Consulting Firm With Kim Silvers: Podcast #118

Hiring key people for your business determines the height of its success. In this episode, Michael Zipursky interviews HR management, policy, and training expert Kim Silvers on the essence of hiring the right employees. The big boss of SilversHR, Kim narrates how she started her HR consultancy firm as well as speaking engagements. Through the help of a trusted marketer, she has delivered all the right topics to influence many business owners to focus more on earning and leave the hiring to them. Moreover, Kim also shares how acquisitions has helped her expand her offerings. Be passionate on hiring the right people, saving more time, and earning more as Kim shares what SilversHR can do for you.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Follow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTV
29:4709/12/2019
How To Be In Demand As A Consultant With Jono Bacon: Podcast #117

How To Be In Demand As A Consultant With Jono Bacon: Podcast #117

In a growing consulting space, it can be very difficult to make a name for yourself and stand out from the crowd. Founder of Jono Bacon Consulting and Community and Collaboration Strategy Consultant, Jono Bacon shares wisdom from his vast experience on how you can become in-demand as a consultant. He spills some great advice on how you can present and establish yourself in the industry—from putting out content to building relationships. Letting us in on his new book, People Powered, Jono then discusses in detail the power communities can bring to a business and a team. He shares the outcome of the years he spent perfecting the craft of how to build productive communities and talks about combining strategies with execution to ensure success in community building.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Follow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTV
34:0102/12/2019
Flip The Script For Consultants With Oren Klaff: Podcast #116

Flip The Script For Consultants With Oren Klaff: Podcast #116

In this episode, Oren Klaff, the author of the books Pitch Anything and Flip the Script, talks about the art of deal-making. Oren is known as the go-to guy to get deals done when someone needs $10 million or $25 million for their startup business idea. Today, he narrates how he got into deal-making and the importance of presenting your idea in a way that people think it is theirs. He also dives into the ideal script for consultants and the three W’s that people can start to use to overcome the guard that people put on.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Follow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTV
47:0825/11/2019
Selling Your Consulting Business And Starting Over With Lori Kleiman: Podcast #115

Selling Your Consulting Business And Starting Over With Lori Kleiman: Podcast #115

For anybody thinking of selling their business down the road, they want to see check deposits, copies of checks, copies of invoices, and make sure that everything matches up. HR expert Lori Kleiman joins host Michael Zipursky in this episode to talk about selling your consulting business and starting over. Lori walks us through her transition from running HR in a family company to becoming an HR consultant and starting her own HR business. Sharing her valuable insights on selling a business, she also gives some tips on how you can effectively start your next entrepreneurial pursuit.   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTVFollow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!
30:5218/11/2019
How To Get Referrals For Your Consulting Business With Katie McConnell Olson: Podcast #114

How To Get Referrals For Your Consulting Business With Katie McConnell Olson: Podcast #114

Getting human leverage can be a time-consuming process. In this podcast episode, host Michael Zipursky talks with the Founder and CEO of Hire Education Consulting Group, Katie McConnell Olson, about how to get referrals for your business and the true meaning of talent optimization. Sharing her journey from being a tax auditor, a VP of assurance, doing financial audits, then recruiting, Katie walks us through how she started off and got to where she is now with consulting and starting her own business. Katie also touches on finding good quality people and evaluating them, hiring into your strengths, introducing a new team member into a project, and more.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Follow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTV
32:3311/11/2019
Onboarding Consulting Clients And Projects The Right Way With Kristen Gallagher: Podcast #113

Onboarding Consulting Clients And Projects The Right Way With Kristen Gallagher: Podcast #113

Onboarding your clients is the first step in their journey with your product or service. 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 of technical onboarding. She gets into how she got started in the industry, finding opportunities for her consulting business, the importance of follow-up, and adding a member to her team and the hiring process. She also shares her go-to systems and processes that she uses on a daily basis in her consulting business.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTVFollow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!
39:1104/11/2019
Messaging That Actually Works For Consultants With Jill Konrath: Podcast #112

Messaging That Actually Works For Consultants With Jill Konrath: Podcast #112

If you want to succeed as a consultant, you have to decide to do something that you don’t exactly think is perfect. In this episode, the author of four bestselling sales books and speaker Jill Konrath talks about achieving success in business despite having products that aren’t exactly the best nor the cheapest. Sharing the story behind the scenes of her successful practice, she ties it with a messaging that actually works.  Narrating her amazing experiences at Xerox, she also shares the lessons she gained and discusses some helpful techniques and tips to use in the consulting industry. If you want to know more about strategies that actually work in today’s business environment, stay tuned with us!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Follow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTV
47:0628/10/2019
Balancing Client Delivery And Marketing And Sales With Nigel Green: Podcast #111

Balancing Client Delivery And Marketing And Sales With Nigel Green: Podcast #111

The more that you can think of new creative ways to do business, the less likely you are to be exposed to volatility. In this episode, host Michael Zipursky interviews Nigel Green, a sales strategy advisor for B2B companies and the CEO of StoryBrand, about how he got into the world of sales and strategy. Nigel started out as a sales rep out of college and worked his way into becoming an executive sales strategist, sales team architect, and sales leadership coach. Today, he talks about balancing client delivery with marketing and sales and shares some of his best practices to create more stability and move away from volatility.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Follow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTV
29:2120/10/2019
How To Land And Keep Long-Term Consulting Clients With Cynthia Barnes: Podcast #110

How To Land And Keep Long-Term Consulting Clients With Cynthia Barnes: Podcast #110

Consulting is a significant and growing business in this day and age. Founder and CEO of Barnes Sales Institute, Cynthia Barnes shares her experience in sales and how her consulting firm specializes in the principal issues and enhances the success of women in sales. Helping you land and keep your consulting clients, she discusses the formulas in marketing and knowing your target markets. Join Cynthia in this episode to learn more about how to efficiently keep your consulting clients and also effectively land your ideal clients.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Follow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTV
28:5714/10/2019
Automation Tips For Consultants with Steve Glaveski: Podcast #109

Automation Tips For Consultants with Steve Glaveski: Podcast #109

These days, technology has offered so many opportunities for businesses to grow at a much cheaper way. In the midst of this is outsourcing and automation. Steve Glaveski, the CEO of Collective Campus, outlines some tips on how you can employ these new strategies for growth effectively. Working with big organizations like Microsoft and IBM, Steve shares the most effective marketing strategy and approach that will get you high caliber clients. As he lays out his sales process along with the best practice his sales team uses, he also discusses how he finds and builds people who will be key players in the business. Learn more about automation as well as finding opportunities for growth with Steve in this episode.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Follow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTV
30:3807/10/2019
Growing A Solo Consulting Business with Tom Critchlow: Podcast #108

Growing A Solo Consulting Business with Tom Critchlow: Podcast #108

Independent strategy consultant Tom Critchlow was at the right place and the right time when he started working alongside his brother who founded a digital agency called Distilled. Doing SEO for national chains in the UK, Amazon UK, and big retailers, they quickly scaled and moved to New York, opening up his eyes to digital marketing and the broader digital landscape that was happening. With the increasingly changing digital landscape, Tom made the leap to go work at Google and eventually started doing digital strategy consulting. Today, Tom talks about his path to growing a solo consulting business, the challenges that come along with it, and the advantages of hiring a one-man consultant versus hiring an agency.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTVFollow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!
40:5730/09/2019
3 Pillars Of Revenue Generation For Consultants with Paul Klein: Podcast #107

3 Pillars Of Revenue Generation For Consultants with Paul Klein: Podcast #107

When you’ve transitioned from corporate to consulting, you would have income highs and lows. You also face the challenge of pricing your services as a newcomer. Paul Klein, the host of Pricing is Positioning podcast and Cofounder of BlueDAG LLC, talks about the three pillars of revenue as a consultant. He also talks about the nitty-gritty details of running a consulting business, getting your first Fortune 500 client, and running your business on autopilot. Success doesn’t come overnight but with the right perspective, determination, and wit, you can develop, price and deliver your services in such a way that clients see you as gold.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Follow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTV
31:1623/09/2019
Writing For Publications To Get Consulting Clients with Yuri Kruman: Podcast #106

Writing For Publications To Get Consulting Clients with Yuri Kruman: Podcast #106

In the consulting business, nothing gets people to connect with you more than telling your stories. Yuri Kruman of Master The Talk Consulting leveraged his talent for storytelling to do that. In this episode, Yuri shares how he got into building his consulting business, taking us into his transition from the startup world. He talks about doing his own PR work to get more clients by reaching out for publications to write, and later on becoming a contributor himself that has allowed him to understand how it works. Discussing more in-depth about pitching to publishing, Yuri guides us through the ins and outs of these publication platforms in relation to the benefits they provide to building your business. He also gets into podcasting when tapping your ideal audience, shares his approaches to building relationships, and advises on ways to identify your pricing.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTVFollow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!
29:3216/09/2019
Building A High-Performance Consulting Team with Jeff Hahn: Podcast #105

Building A High-Performance Consulting Team with Jeff Hahn: Podcast #105

Consulting is a job for the strong and organized, especially when it comes to dealing with multiple companies. Jeff Hahn, the founding partner of Apron Food PR, shares why he decided to go out on his own and start his own consulting business. He talks about how he was able to pull off leading and managing different companies without compromising their potential toward growth. Building a high-performance consulting team can also boost a company, and with this, Jeff promotes and explains the win-win tactic of profit sharing. Jeff’s method as a consultant thrives on the idea that his job is to support the managers, executive, or employees and not the other way around.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Follow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTV
30:4409/09/2019
Leveraging Presence To Land Fortune 50 Consulting Clients with Harrison Monarth: Podcast #104

Leveraging Presence To Land Fortune 50 Consulting Clients with Harrison Monarth: Podcast #104

Advocating to create an image of trust is one of the key things any consultant must strongly do in the process of starting or continuing a consultations business. Harrison Monarth, one of the most sought-after leadership development and executive coaches, shares the contributing factors to his consulting success. He guides us through the key steps in building a personal brand that everyone can trust and leveraging it to land Fortune 50 consulting clients. Harrison offers some advice and steps on how consultants can leave zero doubt on the value that they are delivering to their clients. He also talks about the importance of presence in the real and virtual world, the different stories you can tell your client, and many other useful information about gaining success in the consulting business.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Follow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTV
34:4902/09/2019
Profitable Prospecting For Consultants with Mark Hunter: Podcast #103

Profitable Prospecting For Consultants with Mark Hunter: Podcast #103

Prospecting, especially when you are still starting your consulting business, can be a nightmare. In this episode, Mark Hunter, the man behind The Sales Hunter, shares how he created his consulting business, how he got his notable clients, and how to do profitable prospecting for consultants. Just like any business, climbing to the top of this niche presents numerous difficulties, which is why Mark gladly outline the most common problems, including his own, that people make when prospecting for clients and gives the best practices for consultants who want to build a more thriving pipeline. Make your consulting business more promising and move towards influencing and impacting people with great insights from this episode.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Follow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTV
30:3626/08/2019
How to Have Effective Consulting Meetings with Elise Keith: Podcast #102

How to Have Effective Consulting Meetings with Elise Keith: Podcast #102

Meetings are key towards every company’s success, which is why it is critical for leaders to facilitate it properly according to the company’s purpose and goal. Elise Keith, the CEO and Founder of Lucid Meetings, shares how she started her company, how she got her very first clients, and how they developed a software that helped chair and leaders run their meetings. She shares her strategies on how meetings should be done and what makes a meeting successful. She also tackles the best practices before, during, and after meetings, as well as the common mistakes people do and how you can avoid these mistakes. Learn more about leading meetings efficiently with Elise in this insightful episode.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTVFollow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!
30:1819/08/2019
Prospecting Tips For Consultants with Jason Bay: Podcast #101

Prospecting Tips For Consultants with Jason Bay: Podcast #101

Many consultants often get stuck when it comes to figuring out how to outbound. That is why prospecting has been a topic and a task that is avoided by most. Jason Bay, the Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Blissful Prospecting, is someone who has figured out prospecting from personally going through the pain points of building a sales pipeline and later on discovering great resources to share. Jason talks about how we can speak the language of potential customers or existing clients, reach out to them, and then apply it to our own marketing. As Jason gets into the details of this whole process, he shares the best practices when it comes to prospecting, providing a sample of an effective campaign. Learn more from Jason on how you can reach out with the messaging that will have the people on the other line engaged and put you on their radar.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTVFollow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!
38:1317/08/2019
10 Consultants Share Their Best Advice: Podcast #100

10 Consultants Share Their Best Advice: Podcast #100

It is the 100thepisode of Consulting Success Podcast. To celebrate this milestone, host Michael Zipursky takes you through the top ten episodes’ key insights. Implement them in your business and apply them to your mindset to perform at even higher levels as consultants. Gathering golden nuggets brought by some of the great guests that graced the show, refresh your mind with critical marketing and sales techniques and wisdom from Perry Marshall, Dorie Clark, Suzanne Bates, Lew Jaffe, and more in this special episode.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Follow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTV
31:3805/08/2019
Growing A Consulting Team To $20 Million with Jacob Baadsgaard: Podcast #99

Growing A Consulting Team To $20 Million with Jacob Baadsgaard: Podcast #99

Starting up is the hardest part of any business. Jacob Baadsgaard, the Founder and CEO of Disruptive Analytics, shares his business journey starting with working at Adobe and transitioning to other companies, and then finally managing his own organization. He talks about growing his consulting team and how his past work experiences have given him the lessons that he applies to make his company work better for his employees. Sharing sales and leveraging techniques, Jacob also tackles the importance of networking events, speaking at conferences, LinkedIn, and a particular software package and content marketing he uses to scale his business.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTVFollow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!
35:5129/07/2019
The Truth About Content Marketing For Consultants with Ian James: Podcast #98

The Truth About Content Marketing For Consultants with Ian James: Podcast #98

Content marketing for consultants is necessary for anyone who wants to succeed in connecting with the clients from the initial stages of sales up to after sales. Ian James is a process consultant who shares his knowledge on how to effectively do content marketing by building relationships through simple but valuable content. He talks about asking questions and developing interest in the people you meet as critical approaches towards understanding the marketing and sales needs of a company. He believes that in getting the process, right leadership is crucial. Ian suggests that it is ideal to engage with a client and get them excited about the possibility that a consultant can actually fix something.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Follow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTV
25:0822/07/2019
Inside My Daily Routine As A Consultant: Podcast #97

Inside My Daily Routine As A Consultant: Podcast #97

Being able to balance building a business with having a life full of freedom that allows you to travel, spend much time with your family, and take care of yourself is an ideal daily routine for most people. Today, we get inside Michael’s daily routine as a consultant. As a believer of health is wealth and motion is the key, he dives into the importance of going to the gym. Michael also tackles the value of structuring your day so that you're able to make significant progress, see the results, and feel good about what you accomplished. At the end of the day, it all boils down to performing tasks with the highest impact and family time.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTVFollow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!
21:3415/07/2019
Selling Consulting Services As An Agency Owner with Jeff Robbins: Podcast #96

Selling Consulting Services As An Agency Owner with Jeff Robbins: Podcast #96

Sales is one of the most important factors when doing consultancy because you need to be able to master the art of selling consulting services. No one enters the consultant field to give free advice to clients because it is a form of a disservice. Jeff Robbins, the co-founder and former CEO of Lullabot, reveals some hacks to getting, meeting, and keeping clients. A business coach, podcaster, and musician all wrapped up in one, he walks us through how he built a soul-based and mission-based company. As Jeff touches on how to run a remote business, discover the most challenging part of being a solo independent consultant and coach and how he mitigated it.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTVFollow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!
24:0308/07/2019
Landing A $60M Deal Without Proposal with Subir Chowdhury: Podcast #95

Landing A $60M Deal Without Proposal with Subir Chowdhury: Podcast #95

A good consultant gathers all the information and evaluates it accurately. The more depth and understanding you have, the better results you can deliver. Subir Chowdhury, the CEO of ASI Consulting Group, believes in this concept. In this episode, he shares how he landed a $60-million deal without a proposal. Known as one of the world’s leading management consultants, Subir recounts his humble beginnings and success journey from launching his first book to closing deals with global Fortune 100 corporations and industrial leaders. He highlights the value of having conviction and self-confidence and reveals the most prominent mistake consultants make nowadays.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Follow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTV
41:0501/07/2019
3 Time-Tested Keys To Get Consulting Clients: Podcast #94

3 Time-Tested Keys To Get Consulting Clients: Podcast #94

Every entrepreneur says that marketing is the heart and soul of the business. They’re always looking for the latest and best applications or tools that will allow them to see better results in a short period of time. However, the reality of consulting business in marketing, shortcuts rarely exist. Michael shares the importance of focusing on developing relationships with your ideal clients as he walks us through the three keys that stood the test of time to consistently get clients in your business. Discover how these principles can deliver results for consultants if applied on a constant basis.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Follow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTV
21:0224/06/2019
Using Equity Deals As A Consultant To Build Wealth with Roland Frasier: Podcast #93

Using Equity Deals As A Consultant To Build Wealth with Roland Frasier: Podcast #93

Investing money, time, and strategy in a company are the fundamentals you can apply to any industry. Founder of War Room Mastermind, Roland Frasier, shares how combining these three to equity deals can help build wealth. Taking us back to his younger years, Roland shares the different approaches he saw on how people make money. Later on, he used what he has learned across different industries to make him good fortune. Roland shares those with us along through the equity deals he has made that helped companies scale and build his wealth in the process.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Follow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTV
36:3717/06/2019
Publishing Articles To Grow Your Consulting Business with Ryan Gottfredson: Podcast #92

Publishing Articles To Grow Your Consulting Business with Ryan Gottfredson: Podcast #92

Our mindsets are the foundation of our thinking, learning, and behavior. Awakening our mindsets will empower us to improve and enhance our success. Ryan Gottfredson, a Professor at CSU-Fullerton and Mindset Consultant, dives deep and gather his wisdom on how mindset works and applies to everything. Ryan shares how he categorizes the types of organizations with different sets of mindsets and how these make him reach outlets and generate business through speaking and writing. Discover more the teachings of Ryan on applying the right mindset in winning more in business.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTVFollow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!
33:1510/06/2019
The Secrets To Generating Leads For An SEO Consulting Business with Glen Allsopp: Podcast #91

The Secrets To Generating Leads For An SEO Consulting Business with Glen Allsopp: Podcast #91

SEO or Search Engine Optimization is a way to increase the visibility and the ranking of a website with keywords. Glen Allsopp, an entrepreneur and a consultant at Detailed, talks about how he fell in love doing SEO works, explaining why businesses would want to see their websites rank higher through link building on Google. Furthermore, Glen tells us why doing SEO consulting and other marketing activities are making a significant impact in generating leads in the business. Glen shares the truth behind SEO and how it will help you in your industry.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Follow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTV
24:5703/06/2019
The Truth About Creating Leverage And Authority In Consulting with Tendayi Viki: Podcast #90

The Truth About Creating Leverage And Authority In Consulting with Tendayi Viki: Podcast #90

Consulting firms struggle in developing their personal brand, not knowing that it is the key ingredient in creating leverage and building authority in the consultancy field. As successful companies grow, they tend to forget this key ingredient which then leads to laxity. Tendayi Viki, Associate Partner at Strategyzer, holds a bird’s-eye view of this tight spot. Author of The Corporate Startup, Tendayi shares how his books paved the way to build his personal brand and reveals the three things that hinder people from writing. Giving nuggets that would help consultants to develop their personal brand, he touches on Dorie Clark’s three pillars of being a thought leader. In this episode, discover Tendayi’s pricing strategy and why most successful companies have to worry about the future.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTVFollow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!
31:4727/05/2019
The Secret Power Of Listening with Oscar Trimboli: Podcast #89

The Secret Power Of Listening with Oscar Trimboli: Podcast #89

Listening is the key to effective communication. To be in a consulting field entails you to be dominant in figuring out the pain points of your customers to provide the right solutions, and that involves deep listening. Author of Breakthroughs and Deep Listening, Oscar Trimboli lays out the five myths of listening and how you can leverage it in your business. Having one of Apple’s Best Australian Podcasts 2018, the Deep Listening podcast, Oscar outlines the three tactics to clear one’s mind, to be more present, and to make conversations more meaningful. With a purpose to create 100 million deep listeners in the world before he leaves the planet, Oscar highlights the cost of not listening in financial services and the key to creating awareness and getting the message out there.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Follow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTV
37:2920/05/2019
Innovating Your Consulting Business For Growth with Jeff Gothelf: Podcast #88

Innovating Your Consulting Business For Growth with Jeff Gothelf: Podcast #88

These days, consultants take their profession too seriously and customarily that they tend to forget to make room for innovation. To innovate is to add value with an incredible hint of creativity to whatever you produce. Jeff Gothelf is a pro in injecting valuable content to market his consulting business. A consultant, coach, keynote speaker, and author all wrapped up in one, Jeff shares his transition out of the corporate world and into starting his own business. Co-author of Sense and Respond, Lean UX, and Lean vs. Agile vs. Design Thinking, he shares how you can create your personal brand in the consulting field and attract opportunities towards you. Taking the leap from New York to Barcelona, he also reveals the extreme perks and challenges of working solo and remotely.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com Mentioned in this episode:Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTVFollow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!
31:5913/05/2019
Business Development Lessons from the Big Consulting Firms with Chris Spurvey: Podcast #87

Business Development Lessons from the Big Consulting Firms with Chris Spurvey: Podcast #87

One of the most prominent struggles consultants and independent entrepreneurs face is to sell themselves. Typically, the amount of experience is not enough if you don’t get the value of business development. Chris Spurvey possesses the perfect amount of knowledge and understanding from the big consulting firms, such as Plato and KPMG. Founder of Chris Spurvey Sales Growth Consulting Inc., he breaks down the differences of consulting firms now and then, from the traditional way of making sales to adding value and creating relationships. As Chris highlights the importance of consistency in doing business, he reveals the secret formula to reframing sales for business growth, setting up meetings, and overcoming ineffective business strategies.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.comMentioned in this episode:Check Out Our Youtube ChannelDon't miss any of our additional content over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ConsultingSuccessTVFollow Consulting Success!Make sure you're following us on your podcast app! Already subscribed? Tell a friend about the show that you think could benefit as well!
29:1006/05/2019