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 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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Episode 94: Stop Chasing Impressions: The LinkedIn Community Strategy That Actually Brings Consulting Clients to You

Season #1

What if the reason you're not getting clients from LinkedIn isn't your content β€” it's that you've been focusing on the completely wrong metric? In this episode, host AJ Riedel talks to Sarka Risch, LinkedIn Strategy...
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Episode 92: How to Build Multiple Revenue Streams as a Consultant Without Burning Out

Season #1

If you're tired of the feast-or-famine cycle and wondering how to create predictable revenue as a self-employed consultant, this conversation reveals a proven framework for building multiple income streams that work...
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Episode 93: From Corporate Survivor to Thriving Consultant with Samantha Elizabeth

Season #1

If you've survived layoffs but still feel like you're just surviving in your consulting business, this episode will show you how to shift from scarcity thinking to building the thriving practice you deserve. In this...
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Episode 91: From Trauma to Triumph: Building a Profitable Consulting Practice Through Resilience and Strategic Growth

Season #1

What if your biggest setback became the foundation for your most successful business? Discover how one consultant transformed trauma into a thriving 8-year consulting practice by mastering resilience, building...
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Episode 89: Consulting Business Secrets: How to Find Clients and Build Momentum | Leo Sevigny

Season #1

Are you saying yes to every project that comes your way because you're afraid your consulting pipeline will run dry? You're not aloneβ€”and this episode will show you why that strategy is costing you money, energy, and...
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Episode 88: From Empty Pipeline to Consistent Clients: How One Fractional CFO Built a Thriving Practice Through Strategic LinkedIn Content

Season #1

If you're relying solely on networking and referrals to fill your consulting pipeline, you're leaving money on the tableβ€”and this episode reveals the LinkedIn content strategy that helped one fractional CFO go from...
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Episode 88: Stop Guessing If You Made Money: How to Untangle Your Personal and Business Finances as a Solopreneur

Season #1

If you're a self-employed consultant who doesn't know whether you've actually made money until tax time, this conversation will change how you think about your business finances forever. In this episode, host AJ...
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