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 34: From Principal to Profit: How Matt Molloy Discovered His $100K+ Niche as an EdTech Translator

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Show Notes What if the warning signs of the feast-or-famine cycle were flashing right in front of you for months, but you were too buried in client work to see them? And what would you do when you finally hit that...
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Episode 33: From Corporate COO to Fractional Executive: How Guy Barretta Built Multiple Revenue Streams While Avoiding the Biggest Mistake New Consultants Make

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Show Notes: What happens when a seasoned corporate executive decides to go solo? And more importantly, what critical mistake almost derailed his entire consulting practice? In this episode, host AJ Riedel talks to Guy...
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Episode 32: From Generic Consultant to Hiring Expert: How Talmar Anderson Built a Thriving Practice by Solving What Clients Actually Want (Not What She Thought They Needed)

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Show Notes Why do brilliant consultants with proven expertise struggle to fill their pipelines? What if the problem isn't your skills, but that you're solving the wrong problem for your ideal clients? In this episode,...
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Episode 31: From Government Budget Cuts to $1M Ed-Tech Procurement Expert: How Maurice Lauriano Built a "Unicorn" Consulting Niche in Just 2 Years

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Show Notes Are you afraid your niche is too narrow to be profitable? What if the opposite were true - what if going ultra-narrow could make you a "unicorn" in your field? In this episode, host AJ Riedel talks to...
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Episode 30: From Corporate Naivety to $10K+ Deals: How Tom Mckeown Cracked LinkedIn Outreach and Built a Partnership-Driven Business in 2.5 Years

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Show Notes: What happens when a seasoned corporate executive discovers that everything they thought they knew about business development is wrong? How do you go from expecting clients to knock down your door to...
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Episode 29: From Personal Trainer to Purpose-Driven Consultant: How Lee Davidson Built a Values-First Business That Attracts Ideal Clients Through Community Impact

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Show Notes Are you tired of taking any client who can pay your fees? What if the key to building a thriving consulting practice wasn't about casting the widest net, but about becoming laser-focused on serving a...
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Episode 28: From Corporate Consultant to Process Pioneer: How Michael Schank is Revolutionizing Business Transformation with his Proven Framework

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Is your consulting practice struggling because you haven't mapped your own business processes? In this episode, host AJ Riedel talks to Michael Schank, founder of Process Inventory Advisors and author of "Digital...
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Episode 27: From Corporate Constraints to Creative Freedom: How Alessandra LaTour Built a Leadership Academy That Delivers Practical Results

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Are you struggling to stand out in a competitive field while staying true to your expertise and values? In this episode, host AJ Riedel talks to Alessandra LaTour, Ed.D., founder of Latour Leadership Academy, where...
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Episode 25: From Agency Employee to Strategic Forecasting CEO: How One Consultant Built Authority Through Public Relations Over Traditional Marketing

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Show Notes Are you struggling to stand out in a crowded consulting market and wondering if there's a better way to build your reputation than endless social media posting? In this episode, host AJ Riedel talks to...
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Episode 26: From Accidental Consultant to Strategic Coach: Building a Clear Path to Profit for Small Business Owners

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Are you trapped in the feast-or-famine cycle of consulting, working nights and weekends in what feels like a prison of your own making? In this episode, host AJ Riedel talks to Ryan McKinney of McKinney Business...
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Episode 20: From Undervalued to Unstoppable: How Frank Keck Built a 24-Year Consulting Empire by Embracing His Uniqueness and Doubling His Fee

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Are you undercharging for your consulting services, and as a result, working with clients who don't value your expertise? In this episode, host AJ Riedel talks to Frank Keck, CEO and founder of CoreBuild, a company...
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Episode 24: From CMO to Freedom: How Jeff Baker Built a 40K+ Subscriber List While Working Less and Earning More

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Are you tired of sacrificing your freedom for a steady paycheck? Do you wonder if it's possible to build a consulting business that gives you both financial security AND time to enjoy life? In this episode, host AJ...
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