Thriving Through

Thriving Through

Hosted by: AJ Riedel

Dive deep into the real-world journeys of successful independent consultants. Each week, host AJ Riedel sits down with a top-performing consultant to unpack their business evolution and breakthrough strategies,...

Episodes

Episode 70: The Three Types of Consultants and How to Position Yourself for Premium Rates

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Show Notes - Episode 71 Are you struggling to differentiate yourself from other consultants and tired of competing on price? Discover how positioning yourself as an advisor instead of just another contractor can...
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Episode 69: The Truth About Selling Yourself vs. Someone Else's Product (And How to Master Both)

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Episode 70 - Show Notes If you've ever struggled with the transition from selling someone else's product to selling your own consulting services, you're not alone—and this episode reveals the discovery call framework...
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EPISODE 67: Trusting Yourself as a Consultant: How to Market Your Expertise When Self-Doubt Holds You Back

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SHOW NOTES Think you need an MBA or corporate credentials to start a consulting business? Jamie Troche proves you don't—discover how she turned real-world problem-solving into a thriving consulting practice while...
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Episode 66: From One-Off Projects to Predictable Income: How Bryan Raya Escaped Feast-or-Famine with Monthly Retainer Clients

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Show Notes What if the key to building a profitable consulting business isn't waiting until you're completely ready, but starting with what you know and letting your business evolve as you grow? In this episode, host...
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Episode 65: How to Avoid Feast-or-Famine Cycles and Burnout While Building Your Consulting Business with Christi Balfour

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Show Notes Discover the exact strategies to prevent feast-or-famine cycles and avoid burnout while building a profitable consulting business, including the one marketing mistake that cost Christi Balfour all five of...
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Episode 64: How to Double Your Consulting Income: Building Systems, Trusting Your Gut, and Saying No to the Wrong Clients

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Show Notes Discover how one consultant doubled her corporate income in just 13 months—and learned the counterintuitive lesson that saying no to the wrong clients is the fastest path to building a profitable consulting...
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Episode 63: From Fear to Authentic Success: How to Build a Thriving Consulting Practice by Shedding Imposter Syndrome

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Show Notes:Ā  Self-employed consultants struggling with inconsistent revenue and imposter syndrome will find powerful insights in this candid conversation with leadership consultant Anthony Calleo. After 30 years in...
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Episode 61: Getting Off the Revenue Rollercoaster: How Marc Hyde Built Monthly Recurring Revenue and Stopped Worrying about Monthly Income

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Show Notes Are you tired of the feast or famine cycle that plagues so many self-employed consultants? Marc Hyde, a digital marketing consultant and web designer, cracked the code on building consistent monthly...
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Episode 62: From Corporate President to Fractional Chief of Staff: Kyle Mlakar's Bold Career Pivot

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Episode Summary Self-employed consultant Kyle Mlakar shares his journey from corporate executive to building a successful fractional Chief of Staff consulting business. In this candid conversation, Kyle reveals the...
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Episode 62: From Survival Mode to Soul Purpose: How Personal Development Transforms Your Consulting Business with Tricia Keightley

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Show Notes Discover how addressing personal development challenges can break through income plateaus and create the sustainable consulting business you've always wanted. In this episode, host AJ Riedel talks to Tricia...
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Episode 59: Strategic Networking for Consistent Client Opportunities: How to Turn Relationship Building Into a Systematic Marketing Engine with Julie Kirsch

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Show Notes Strategic networking transforms random relationship building into a systematic marketing engine that generates consistent client opportunities for self-employed consultants. In this episode, host AJ Riedel...
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Episode 58: From Digital Marketing CEO to Mental Fitness Coach: How Todd Bertsch Built an Internal Pause Button and Transformed His Leadership

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EpisodeĀ 58 Show Notes From Digital Marketing CEO to Mental Fitness Coach: How Todd Bertsch Built an Internal Pause Button and Transformed His Leadership Discover how a mental fitness program can transform your...
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