️Episode 145 – An Unconventional Goal-Setting Approach for a Consulting Business

Today, Melisa shares an unconventional approach to consulting business goal-setting.

Whether you’re setting yearly or quarterly goals, Melisa encourages you to think beyond the traditional, incremental goal-setting mindset. She is challenging you to think BIGGER so you can accelerate your consulting vision.

Listen in as Melisa explains why this approach can

• unlock a new way of thinking,
• transform you into the business owner who achieves those results,
• and teach you the power of learning from failure.

This isn’t about incremental growth; it’s about accelerating the business you want.

So, buckle up, and join in to challenge your goal-setting mindset and embark on a journey that could reshape your consulting business in unexpected ways.

KEY POINTS IN THIS EPISODE:

• [01:02] Intro to today’s topic
• [06:18] Agenda
• [07:50] Resources
  • Grab the Yearly Planning Process workbook at:​ melisaliberman.com/plan​ 
  • Listen to episode 143. The 1st Step To Plan For Next Year (Or Next Quarter) In Your Consulting Business
• [09:09] What is the unconventional approach to your consulting goals?
• [13:17] Why implement this unconventional approach​
  • [13:25] Benefit #1
  • [16:58] Benefit #2
  • [19:09] Benefit #3
• [21:56] What type of consultant this works best for
• [25:01] Case study of how this type of goal-setting works in practice
• [29:40] But Melisa
• [31:40] Challenge
  • Ask yourself what you want your business to look like in the next 3 years? – Financially, your schedule, the nature of work you’re taking on, the impact you’re making, the reputation you’re building for yourself, etc. 
  • Set that goal now and go for it
• Two companion resources to help you put today’s episode into action
  • Grab the Yearly Planning Process workbook at:​ melisaliberman.com/plan
  • Strategy Call – consultMelisa.com 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE —

• I invite you to book a Strategy Consultation call with Melisa. On this call, we’ll dive into your business, get clear on your goals and challenges and determine an action plan for you so that you can create the business impact, income, and flexibility that you desire. To book yours, click here.

FOR MORE RESOURCES SPECIFIC TO THE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT —

1. Discuss working with me as your coach – Click here to schedule your consultation
2. Watch my YouTube Podcast Channel 
3. LinkedIn 
4. Website 

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