If you want to start a consulting business, then you need to write your consulting business plan. Or do you? I’ve watched countless starry-eyed entrepreneurs “start” their business with a 50-100 page business plan. They spend weeks — or even months — toiling away at their desk after their 9-5 detailing everything about their future …
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A consultant I work with just emailed me… She was all excited because she just wrapped up a meeting with a large ideal client. When your proposal is shared with people that haven’t been a part of your meetings and prior conversations things tend to go downhill. She forwarded over an email response she received …
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Have you ever noticed that when you give someone advice for free they don’t take action on it? When someone pays you for that same advice they are much more likely to use what you’ve shared with them and benefit from it. Those kinds of people do exist. They just want to get what they …
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On a call with one of my coaching students the other day I realized that one of the greatest obstacles you’ll come up against is the person you see in the mirror. That’s right, YOU! Have you ever felt the fear to pick up the phone and call a prospective client? Or how about waiting …
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Here’s a thought… You get paid for the value you produce and deliver to the market. Companies need to constantly improve their products because buyers are always looking for more value. Have you looked at yourself as a product? You should. Whether you’re actually selling a product or providing a service, YOU are a product. …
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As you build your consulting practice you’ll constantly be looking for ways to stand out from the crowd. A powerful approach that can help you is to become a resource to your clients. To become a resource you’ll need to expand your circle of influence, education and investment in the market you want to be …
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Today I want to encourage you not only to read my article but to ‘work’ through it. That’s right; I want you to actively participate. Not for my benefit, but for yours. If you can come up with a statement that matches both criteria there’s a good indication you’re getting close to finding what really …
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