Melisa Liberman

Episode 233 – The Big Leadership Mistake Independent Consultants Make

Independent consultants often think leadership doesn’t apply once they’ve left corporate — no team, no direct reports, no org chart. But that assumption can hold you back from your business goals. In this episode, Melisa Lieberman explains why leadership is still essential as an independent consultant — just in a different form. It’s not about leading a team. It’s about leading yourself. When you lack self-leadership, your business defaults to …

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Episode 232 – The Mindset Behind a Million-Dollar Independent Consulting Business (Part 2)

Growing your consulting business to one million dollars in annual revenue is not just a numbers game, it’s an identity shift. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Melisa shared the first two (of six) components of the $1M Independent Consultant Mindset: Business Owner Identity and Strategic Discipline.  In this episode, she reveals the remaining four pillars that will help you think, act, and make decisions like the CEO of …

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Episode 231 – The Mindset Behind a Million-Dollar Independent Consulting Business (Part 1)

If you’re building a six- or seven-figure independent consulting business, your mindset is one of the biggest factors that determines your success. The strategies and tactics matter, but without the right thinking, you’ll keep operating at the same level you are now. That’s why the consultants who grow from $200K to $1M don’t just work harder. They think, decide, and lead like million-dollar business owners before they hit that milestone. …

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Episode 230 – Overcoming a Revenue Plateau in Your Consulting Business

When revenue flatlines, it’s usually not your pipeline, it’s your perspective. In this episode, Melisa shares the five root causes that keep independent consultants stuck at the same revenue level year after year.  Whether you’re generating the same income you made in corporate, or you’ve been generating the same consulting revenue for several years, Melisa helps you unpack what’s really going on.  From mindset blind spots to hidden fears about …

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Episode 229 – Most “Business Problems” Aren’t Business Problems

What if the biggest challenges in your consulting business aren’t actually business-related at all? In this episode, Melisa shares a mindset shift that took her six years to figure out, so you don’t waste the same time she did. Most of what’s slowing down your consulting business isn’t your strategy, your pricing, or your visibility. It’s you. More specifically, it’s how you’re thinking. Let’s fix that. Whether it’s an empty …

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Episode 228 – Becoming a Sought-After Independent Consultant with Rachel Hughes

What does it look like to build a consulting business that’s both globally in-demand and personally fulfilling? In this episode, Melisa sits down with Rachel Hughes of Surbon Consulting, a seasoned independent consultant with over 12 years of experience working across London, Dubai, and mainland Europe.  Rachel has built a remarkable business in the public transportation and sustainability sectors, one that consistently generates inbound interest, repeat engagements, and recognition in …

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Episode 227 -The Thought Leadership Engine Hiding in Your Consulting Work

Do you find yourself stuck when it comes to creating consistent, high-impact thought leadership for your independent consulting business? Maybe you’re not sure what to say, you’re worried it’s not unique enough, or you feel too busy serving clients to carve out time to produce content. In this episode, Melisa will help you unlock a hidden asset that’s already in your business, and use it to fuel a repeatable, strategic …

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Episode 226 – Design a Powerful Second Half for Your Consulting Business

The midpoint of the year is more than just a calendar milestone—it’s a leadership checkpoint. The past six months may have passed in a blur of client work, marketing efforts, and day-to-day operations. However, without stopping to assess, recalibrate, and plan intentionally, you risk operating in default mode instead of making progress toward your goals. In this episode, Melisa guides you through a focused five-step framework to pause, evaluate, and …

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Episode 225 -The Future of External Talent: What Enterprise Buyers Want Now with Brian Hoffmeyer

What are enterprise buyers really looking for in 2025 when they bring in external talent?  This week, Melisa is joined by industry veteran Brian Hoffmeyer (known as “Hoff”), who returns to the podcast to share invaluable, behind-the-scenes insights from his vantage point at Beeline, the world’s largest independent vendor management system. Whether you’re working directly with enterprise clients or supporting mid-size firms, this conversation gives you the macro trends you …

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Episode 224 – The 6-Figure Pipeline Playbook with Ellie Holbert

Starting a consulting business with no pipeline, no sales background, and a brand-new baby at home? That’s exactly how Ellie Holbert began and in just 16 weeks, she’s built a seven-figure pipeline and closed enough work to surpass her former corporate salary. In this episode, host Melisa Liberman sits down with Ellie Holbert to unpack the exact strategies, mindset tools, and emotional regulation practices that helped her gain momentum so …

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