Thriving Through

Thriving Through

Hosted by: AJ Riedel

Welcome to Thriving Through – Real Conversations with Independent Consultants Building to Six Figures Thriving Through is where solo consultants share what's it takes to build a profitable six-figure...

Episodes

Episode 83: Stop Waiting for Referrals to Happen: Build an Intentional Network That Generates Consulting Clients Systematically

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Stop relying on hope and start building a referral system that generates consistent consulting leads—even during the lean months when you're ready to give up. In this episode, host AJ Riedel talks to Nathan Stadler,...
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Episode 82: How to Build a Six-Figure Consulting Practice While Working Full-Time: George Sample's 8-Year Side Hustle Strategy

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What if you didn't have to choose between the security of a paycheck and building your consulting practice? George Sample spent 8 years consulting on the side before making the leap to full-time, and that strategic...
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Episode 81: Shannon Smith on Neuroscience-Based Sales for Self-Employed Consultants

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What if the reason you dread sales calls isn't because you're bad at selling, but because your brain is literally wired to resist it? Shannon Smith reveals how understanding your brain's fear response can transform...
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Episode 79: From Self-Doubt to Six Figures: The Marketing Consultant's Journey to Trusting Your Expertise

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Episode 79: Show Notes What if the skills that come most naturally to you are actually your most valuable consulting assets, but self-doubt is keeping you from charging what you're worth? In this episode, host AJ...
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Episode 76: The Referral System That Built a Six-Figure Consulting Practice Without Cold Calling

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Show Notes What if the secret to building a profitable consulting practice isn't working harder, but building smarter systems that bring clients to you? In this episode, host AJ Riedel talks to Andy Sherman, Founder...
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Episode 75: From Corporate Rejection to Consulting Success: How Niching Down Transformed This Business Coach's Revenue

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SHOW NOTES What if the key to building a profitable consulting practice isn't working harder—it's getting crystal clear on exactly who you serve and what problem you solve? In this episode, host AJ Riedel talks to...
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Episode 75: From 18-Hour Days to Systems That Work: Building a Consulting Business Without Burnout

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EPISODE 75 SHOW NOTES What if the systems holding your consulting business back aren't about your expertise—but about the tech infrastructure you never learned to build? In this episode, discover how one consultant...
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Episode 73: From $15 to $800 an Hour: How to Price Your Consulting Services with Confidence

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EPISODE 74 SHOW NOTES Struggling to charge what you're worth? This sales consultant went from $15 to $800 an hour by learning one critical lesson about confidence and pricing consulting services that most...
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Episode 72: Stop Struggling with Self-Promotion: Reframe Marketing as Service to Attract More Consulting Clients

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SHOW NOTES What if the secret to building a profitable consulting business isn't forcing yourself into a predetermined niche, but instead paying attention to which client conversations genuinely light you up? In this...
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Episode 71: How to Test Your Consulting Business Idea Before You Quit Your Day Job (And Build a Profitable Practice)

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Episode 71 Show Notes What if you could test your consulting business idea while still keeping the security of your full-time job, and transition with confidence knowing you have a solid foundation of recurring...
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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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