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Episode 146 – Productize Your Consulting Services

March 12, 2024January 15, 2024

Ever thought your consulting business couldn’t be streamlined because every client is one-of-a-kind? You’re not alone. Many independent consultants grapple with this issue, especially if their brand revolves around them as an individual. You can turn your consulting business into a product by creating a repeatable framework that you leverage to create a certain type of result for your clients over and over again. Join Melisa as she breaks down …

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

March 12, 2024December 20, 2023

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 This isn’t about incremental growth; it’s about accelerating the business you want. So, buckle up, and join in to …

Episode 144 – Arguing For Your Limitations

March 12, 2024December 13, 2023

In this episode, Melisa highlights the common but often overlooked tendency of arguing for limitations in your consulting business. This behavior, sometimes disguised as facts, can impede business growth. Through relatable examples and personal experiences, the episode explores how independent consultants inadvertently construct business frameworks around self-imposed constraints, stifling growth and creativity. Melisa shares insights on recognizing these limitations, underscoring the importance of awareness in overcoming them. Whether reflecting on …

️Episode 143 – The 1st Step To Plan For Next Year (Or Next Quarter) In Your Consulting Business

March 12, 2024December 6, 2023

This episode is a must-listen for every consultant looking to achieve and exceed their business goals. Listen in as Melisa shares the crucial first step to plan for the upcoming year, month, quarter, or week. Discover why just setting goals might be holding you back and why implementing this often-overlooked step can help you reach and replicate success in your independent consulting business, even if you’re currently behind your goals. …

️Episode 142 – Building A Consultant’s Self-Identity: An Overlooked Success Factor For Consultants

March 12, 2024November 29, 2023

The journey to success as an independent consultant goes beyond implementing effective business strategies. It starts with cultivating a powerful self-identity. In today’s episode, Melisa explores the foundational element for success as an independent consultant: building a strong consultant self-identity. This identity shapes the work you attract, influences the clients you engage with, and determines your pricing power. Use today’s insights to conduct a self-audit of your independent consultant identity. …

️Episode 141 – Leveraging AI In Consulting With Robert Reich

March 12, 2024November 22, 2023

In this episode, Melisa introduces Robert Reich, an entrepreneurial executive and AI strategist. Having crossed paths in a Future Of Work Forum, Melisa was inspired by Robert’s AI for Executives course, which led to this compelling conversation. As a seasoned consultant, Robert reflects on his entrepreneurial journey and shares lessons learned, emphasizing the significance of preparation for the inevitable ups and downs of consulting. The discussion also touches on the …

️Episode 140 – Managing a Dip In Your Self-Confidence as an Independent Consultant

March 12, 2024November 15, 2023

Confidence is a crucial asset for any independent consultant, but it’s not always a constant. As an independent consulting business owner, you’ve chosen a path that continually tests your confidence. It’s essential to acknowledge that dips in confidence are a normal experience and that they’re not a sign of failure; they’re a sign of growth and pushing beyond your comfort zone. In today’s episode, Melisa presents three practical and relatable …

️Episode 139 – What To Do When You Don’t Have Time For Lead Generation For Your Consulting Business

March 12, 2024November 8, 2023

Many independent consultants find themselves in situations where they are swamped with client work or personal responsibilities. This often leads to neglecting lead generation, which can result in a feast-or-famine cycle in their business. In this episode, Melisa helps you address this issue and establish a more consistent and effective lead generation routine, even during busy periods. It’s no surprise that you need a healthy consulting pipeline to have a …

️Episode 138 – What Are You Willing To Do To Have A Successful Consulting Business

March 12, 2024November 1, 2023

In today’s episode, Melisa addresses a critical question: What are you willing to do to be successful in your consulting business? Working as an independent consultant has so much upside.. But it also comes with a unique set of challenges, most of which factor around having effective strategies, unwavering confidence, and a productive, business owner mindset in place A successful business comes from implementing and integrating three types of willingness …

️Episode 137 – You Are Not Your Consulting Business

March 12, 2024October 25, 2023

As an independent consultant, it’s easy to blur the lines between your identity and your business. But here’s the truth: you are not your business, and your business is not you. Join Melisa in today’s episode as she delves into the critical distinction between the two and why it’s crucial for your professional success and well-being. 1. Understanding the Crucial Distinction: – Delve into the mindset shift required to disentangle …

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