Episode 153 – The 14 Systems To Grow A Thriving Consulting Business (part 3)

In the last episode of the podcast series, “14 Systems to Create a Thriving Consulting Business,” Melisa invites independent consultants to unlock their full potential and build a flourishing consulting business. Emphasizing discernible patterns that distinguish successful consultants from those encountering challenges, Melisa focuses on the pivotal last four systems:

1. Money and financial systems
2. Time management
3. The business owner’s mindset
4. The ‘keep it going’ system

Melisa’s insights encourage consultants to embrace proactive financial practices, step into intentional time management, nurture a business owner’s mindset, and keep the momentum going. It’s not just about systems – this guide to creating a thriving consulting business requires a mindset shift and challenges consultants to take calculated risks and believe in the potential and value of their services.

Through relatable anecdotes and practical advice, Melisa has created an actionable path to success for independent consultants. Exceed your business goals by implementing these 14 systems to create a thriving consulting business.

KEY POINTS IN THIS EPISODE:

• [01:00] Background on episode
• [03:35] Personal update
• [06:10] Recap of first 10 systems
  • Episode 151. The 14 Systems To Grow A Thriving Consulting Business (part 1)
  • Episode 152. The 14 Systems To Grow A Thriving Consulting Business (part 2)
• [09:15] Essential companion resource: www.icassessment.com
• [10:35] System #11: Money and financial systems in your business
  • [12:00] What this often looks like
  • [15:30] What a thriving business looks like
• [19:55] System #12: WOB + WIB time management system
  • [20:30] The problem with what this often looks like
  • [22:20] What a thriving business looks like
• [24:45] System #13: Business owner mindset system
  • [26:20] Benefits of an aligned mindset
  • [27:05] What it looks without a business mindset
  • [28:30] What a successful business mindset looks like
• [30:08] System #14: The keep it going system
  • [31:00] What it looks like
• [34:00] Final recommended action items

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. 
• Episode 151. The 14 Systems To Grow A Thriving Consulting Business (part 1)
• Episode 152. The 14 Systems To Grow A Thriving Consulting Business (part 2)

FOR MORE RESOURCES SPECIFIC TO THE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT —

1. Discuss working with me as your coach – Click here to schedule your consultation
2. Buy the book – Grow Your Consulting Business: The 14-Step Roadmap to Make Your Independent Consulting Goals a Reality
3. Watch my YouTube Podcast Channel 
4. LinkedIn 
5. Website 

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