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 108: Summits as a Lead Generation Machine for Self-Employed Consultants

Season #2

In this episode, host AJ Riedel talks to Bill Boone, Owner of B Squared Marketing LLC and Chief Curator of Best Online Businesses. Bill is a subject matter expert on designing and running virtual summitsβ€”a powerful...
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Episode 107: The Network vs. Pipeline Trap: Why Relationships Alone Won't Fill Your Calendar

Season #2

If you have a big network but an empty pipeline, this episode will tell you why β€” and what to do about it. In this episode, host AJ Riedel talks to Jonathan Spector, Founder of Converge Strategic Partners. Jonathan...
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Episode 106: Show Up Like a Pro: The Business Development Mindset That Built a 7-Figure Consulting Practice From Scratch

Season #2

If your pipeline is inconsistent, this episode will make you uncomfortable in the best possible way β€” because Frank Clark has been in the market 6 days a week for 13 years, and he will tell you exactly what that looks...
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Episode 105: I Didn't Plan Any of It: How a PhD Scientist Built a Fully Booked Consulting Practice Without a Sales Strategy

Season #2

She launched an LLC as a side project with no strategy β€” and 9 months later was fully booked across four retainer clients. If you're wondering whether your expertise alone can fill your pipeline, this episode will...
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Episode 104: From Layoff to Booked: How One Fractional Consultant Beat Rejection Fatigue and Designed a Business on Her Own Terms

Season #2

What if the thing that's costing you clients isn't your expertise β€” it's that nobody knows you're solving their exact problem? In this episode, host AJ Riedel talks to Deepa Patel, Fractional Chief of Staff and...
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Episode 103: From Homeless Youth to National Consultant: How Owning Your Lived Experience Becomes Your Most Powerful Competitive Advantage

Season #2

What if the very experience that once felt like your biggest liability is actually the thing that makes you impossible to compete with β€” and commands premium consulting rates? In this episode, host AJ Riedel talks to...
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Episode 102: From Corporate Burnout to Cancer Comeback: How Joanna Murray Rebuilt Her Consulting Practice β€” Twice

Season #2

Β What do you do when a cancer diagnosis stops your consulting business cold β€” just as it was gaining momentum β€” and then you have to rebuild it in a market that no longer plays by the old rules? Joanna Murray did...
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Episode 99: From Chaos to System: One Consultant's Blueprint for Surviving AI, Niche Pivots, and Empty Pipeline Panic

Season #1

What do you do when the clients you spent years building relationships with suddenly drop you β€” because AI told them they don't need you anymore? Staci Rivera-Nichols lived that nightmare, and she found her way...
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Episode 100: The One Question That Transformed This Consultant's Business β€” And Could Change Yours Too

Season #1

What if the secret to escaping feast-or-famine consulting income is the opposite of what you think β€” and it starts with one uncomfortable question? In this episode, host AJ Riedel talks to Katy Hill, founder and...
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Episode 98: How to Stop Being Invisible: Building Authority and a Consistent Consulting Pipeline Through Storytelling and Strategic Networking

Season #1

If your consulting pipeline is running dry and you feel invisible in a market full of noise, this episode gives you a concrete, repeatable approach to building authority, showing up strategically, and finally...
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Episode 97: From Surviving to Thriving: How to Build the Courage, Confidence, and Long-Game Strategy Your Consulting Practice Needs

Season #1

What if the slow, frustrating stretch of your consulting practice β€” the one where the pipeline feels empty and the revenue isn't where you need it to be β€” is actually your long game paying off? Rachel Wexler knows...
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Episode 96: The Subcontracting Strategy: How One Consultant Built a Stable, Fulfilling Practice Without Chasing Direct Clients

Season #1

What if building a sustainable consulting practice wasn't about landing more direct clients β€” but about a smarter model most consultants never consider? About This Episode In this episode, host AJ Riedel talks to...
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