Why Most Consultants Fail at Marketing (And How to Break the Cycle) May 25, 2025

The scene plays out in countless home offices across the country: a talented consultant, armed with years of expertise and genuine passion for helping clients, stares at their computer screen in frust...

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"Get on the AI Train or Get Left Behind": A Consultant's Guide to Embracing Artificial Intelligence May 22, 2025

Are you a consultant still waiting to see if this "AI thing" is just another tech fad? According to AI consultant David Balbi, that's a mistake you can't afford to make.

In my recent Thriving Through...

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From Stress to Success: Pete Cafarchio's Insights on Thriving as a Self-Employed Consultant May 22, 2025

Are you struggling with imposter syndrome, undercharging for your services, or feeling stuck in your consulting business? Pete Cafarchio shares game-changing advice that will transform how you approac...

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Get Off the Revenue Roller Coaster: The 4-Pillar Marketing System for Consultants Who Want Consistent Income May 15, 2025

The Four Pillars of an Effective Marketing System for Self-Employed Consultants

Let's face it - marketing yourself as a consultant can feel overwhelming. One day you're swamped with client work, and ...

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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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🔄 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 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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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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