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From Hesitant to Thriving: How a Marketing Consultant Built Her Business by Creating Community & Joy
Are you struggling to market yourself as a consultant? What if the secret isn't just about selling your services, but about building communities that naturally attract your ideal clients?
In this episode, host AJ...
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From Full-Time Employment to Thriving Consultant: Interview with Ryan McGovern
What if I told you that a sales director went from a comfortable W-2 job to building a six-figure fractional consulting business in just a few months—and his biggest obstacle isn't the market, the competition, or even...
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80% of Businesses Fail Within 5 Years: How This Ex-Marine Shields Entrepreneurs Through Business Credit Mastery
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What if I told you that nearly 80% of all businesses fail within five years, with most failing in their first year? As a self-employed consultant, those statistics should make you sit up and pay...
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"Adapt or Die": How AI is Transforming Consulting and Why You Can't Afford to Ignore It
In this episode of the Thriving Through podcast, I had the privilege of interviewing David Balbi, an AI consultant who's helping business coaches and consultants leverage artificial intelligence to dramatically...
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From Stress to Success: Pete Cafarchio's Insights on Thriving as a Self-Employed Consultant
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 approach your practice...
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The Joy Test: Why Asking 'Will This Give Me as Much Pleasure as Music?' Changed Rick Maurer's Consulting Practice
Ever wondered why some consultants flourish while others flounder?
In my recent interview with organizational change expert Rick Maurer, he revealed the transformative insight that changed his consulting career...
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From Layoff to Legacy: How Kit Brown-Hoekstra Built a 20-Year Consulting Empire by Charging What She's Worth
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 consulting business....
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From Project Manager to Value Creator: How Cheri Smith Fills the Gap for Growing Businesses
In this insightful episode, host AJ Riedel speaks with Cheri Smith, founder of Crevay, about her journey as a project management consultant and her innovative approach to helping small and medium-sized businesses...
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Episode 8: From Fired to Freedom: Building a Six-Figure Consulting Business with Mike Wood
Mike Wood, founder of legalmorning.com, shares his 15-year journey in digital marketing and Wikipedia consulting. Starting after being fired from his job while in law school, Mike transformed his side freelance work...
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Episode 7: From Corporate Chaos to Consulting Success: How Maartje Turned Crisis into Opportunity
In this illuminating episode of the Thriving Through Podcast, host AJ Riedel interviews Maartje, founder of The Chaos Games Consulting, who made a significant career transition in 2024 after spending decades in the...
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Episode 6: Connection Before Transaction: How John Losey Builds Consulting Relationships That Last
John Losey on Guiding Organizations Through Growth and Change
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In this episode of the Thriving Through Podcast, host AJ Riedel interviews John Losey, founder of Into Wisdom Group. With consulting...
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Episode 5: From Smartsheet Expert to Self-Employed Success: Darren Mullen's Journey
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In this episode of the Thriving Through podcast, host A.J. Riedel interviews Darren Mullen, the "Smartsheet Guru."
Darren shares his journey from technical user to successful self-employed consultant,...
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