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Episode 10: 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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Episode 9: 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
Episode Summary
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
Episode Summary
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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Episode 4: From Tax Nightmare to 7-Figure Success: How This Tax Pro Built Her Dream Practice | Interview with Latifa Mwanza
Latifat Mwanza, a business owner and tax professional, shared her journey from starting her solo tax practice four years ago to now managing a team of five.
She highlighted her experience with a fraudulent tax...
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Episode 3: From Corporate HR to Entrepreneurship: Erin Colvin's Journey | Business & HR Consulting
Erin's Journey to Self-Employment
Erin Colvon discussed her journey to becoming a self-employed consultant. She initially considered starting her own business after about 10 years in the corporate HR world, but her...
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Episode 2: Building a Thriving Consulting Practice: From Zero Experience to Success
In this episode, Lexi Boese shares her journey of building a successful consulting practice, starting from an unconventional path right out of college with no corporate experience. She discusses how she overcame...
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Episode 1: Key Strategies For Managing A Consulting Business | with Paige Webster
Key Takeaways:
- Founded consulting firm in 2013 after working 12 years in the industry
- Specializes in site selection and economic development consulting
- Serves communities, regions, and businesses looking to...
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