THRIVING CONSULTANT NEWSLETTER

Why Most Self-Employed Consultants Struggle with Marketing (And How to Fix It) May 09, 2025

As a consultant, you're an expert in your field. You deliver exceptional results for your clients. Your insights are valuable and your approach is proven.

So why isn't your marketing generating a c...

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From Layoff to Legacy: How Kit Brown-Hoekstra Built a 20-Year Consulting Empire by Charging What She's Worth May 08, 2025

Ever wonder why a seasoned consultant would raise their prices when business is slow?

Kit Brown-Hoekstra's counterintuitive approach to pricing might just transform how you think about your own cons...

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From Project Manager to Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur: Lessons from Cheri Smith on Scaling with Meaning May 01, 2025

Are you tired of watching your brilliant consulting recommendations gather dust while clients fail to implement them, leaving you questioning whether you're truly making an impact or just collecting a...

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🔄 Breaking the Feast-or-Famine Cycle in Your Consulting Business May 01, 2025

Is your consulting business stuck in the feast-or-famine cycle? You're not alone. While you're busy servicing current clients, prospecting falls by the wayside—until suddenly you find yourself scrambl...

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From Fired to Thriving: Mike Wood's Journey to Building a Successful Digital Marketing Consultancy Apr 24, 2025

In my recent conversation with Mike Wood of LegalMorning.com on the "Thriving Through" podcast, he shared invaluable insights from his 15-year journey as a digital marketing consultant. What began as ...

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From Oil & Gas to Independent Consulting: Lessons from Maartje van Krieken's Career Pivot Apr 17, 2025

After spending a decade in the oil and gas industry, Maartje van Krieken made a bold career pivot in 2024 to launch her own consulting business, The Chaos Games Consulting. In our recent podcast inter...

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Key Insights from John Losey on Building a Sustainable Consulting Practice Apr 10, 2025

In my recent Thriving Through podcast episode with John Losey of the Into Wisdom group, we explored the journey of a successful consultant who has weathered multiple economic shifts and in

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7 Growth Strategies from Smartsheet Guru Darren Mullen Apr 03, 2025

I recently interviewed Darren Mullen, a Tucson-based business consultant who shared invaluable insights for fellow consultants. Learn how to price effectively, diversify revenue streams, and build aut...

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Introducing the Marketing Momentum Assessment: Measure Your Marketing Engine's Performance Mar 31, 2025

Is your marketing working as hard as you are?

As a consultant, you put tremendous effort into delivering exceptional work for your clients. But when it comes to marketing that expertise, many profess...

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Mastering the Consultant Mindset: Lessons from a Tax & Business Advisor Mar 27, 2025

As a self-employed consultant, your success depends on more than just technical expertise. It requires strategic marketing, exceptional client service, and finding the right balance between growth and...

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The Consultant's Guide to Commanding Premium Rates: Lessons from the Trenches Mar 17, 2025

March 20, 2025


Introduction: The Pricing Paradox

For most self-employed consultants, there's a moment of truth that arrives with every new client conversation. Your prospective client asks the ine...

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The 3M Framework: Why Mind, Marketing, and Messaging Are Essential for Consulting Success Mar 15, 2025

In the competitive world of consulting, success isn't merely about expertise in your field. The most successful consultants have mastered what I call the "3M Framework" - Mind Effectiveness, Marketing...

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