Consulting Mindset

What if the biggest bottleneck in your consulting business isn’t your process, your pricing, or your strategy, but you? In this episode, host Melisa Liberman dives into one of the most common yet overlooked barriers to growth for independent consultants: resistance. Whether it shows up as procrastination, overthinking, self-doubt, or perfectionism, resistance can quietly hold you back from reaching your full potential as a business owner. Melisa explains how resistance …

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Some consultants spend years trying to gain traction. Elizabeth Freedman hit six figures in her first three months. In this episode, Melisa Liberman interviews Elizabeth Freedman, founder of E•Suite Leader, who generated $100K in revenue within her first 90 days in business and continues to generate 100K months.  Elizabeth shares how she combined strategic positioning, authentic relationship-building, and an abundance-focused mindset to create fast, sustainable results. They discuss the key …

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When you’re running a consulting business, it’s easy to get swept up in client delivery, meetings, and an endless task list. But without dedicated time to think, you risk repeating the same results year after year. In this episode, Melisa breaks down how to make “business owner thinking time” a consistent and practical part of your operations. She shares why this space is critical, what happens when you skip it, …

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You probably left corporate to escape bad managers, but without realizing it, you might be recreating those dynamics in your own consulting business. In this episode, Melisa Lieberman unpacks what it really means to be a good manager to yourself as an independent consultant. It’s not about micromanaging — it’s about creating the structure, consistency, and support that allow you (the “employee” side of your business) to deliver at your …

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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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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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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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Leaving a steady job with nothing lined up might sound risky but for Alison Jeffrey, it was the first step toward building a business on her own terms. In this episode, Melisa sits down with strategic fundraising consultant and fractional CDO Alison Jeffrey, who shares how she’s intentionally designed a consulting business that blends recurring revenue, project variety, and built-in breathing room. Alison didn’t follow a blueprint — she followed …

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Start the new year strong! In our latest podcast episode, Melisa reveals why the “starting over” mindset can hold your business back—and how to break free from it.  Key Topics Covered: What is the Start Over Cycle: Understand what the start over cycle is, and specific examples of when it shows up in your consulting business. Impact of the Start Over Cycle: Understand the impact of feeling like you are …

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In this episode, Melisa Liberman dives into the mental and emotional challenges that independent consultants often face when trying to grow and sustain their business. From questioning your direction to dealing with doubt, Melisa provides actionable insights on how to push through these common obstacles. Key Takeaways: Notable Quotes: By tuning into this episode, independent consultants will gain the mindset tools needed to navigate the ups and downs of their …

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