Podcasts about independent consulting

From corporate America to concert stages to climbing trees, Ryan Swederski's path has been anything but typical. After helping his dad run an indoor putt-putt business in Arizona—and picking up DJing and concert booking along the way—Ryan stumbled into the world of arboriculture. One inspiring day watching climbers changed everything. Over the next 15 years, he climbed, led crews, mastered utility line clearance, and eventually launched his own company: Swederski's Independent Consulting, LLC. Now, Ryan is on a mission to train, consult, and raise the bar for safety in tree care—especially for smaller, growing companies.

Are you curious what it takes to consistently earn 50K per month as an independent consultant? In this episode, host Melisa Liberman reveals the four key components you need to implement in your consulting business to create a consistent 50k per month consulting business.She outlines how to create an aligned offer, attract high-quality demand, shape your identity as a sought-after expert, and take focused, decisive action. To help you put the episode into action, Melisa provides actionable questions to help refine your approach and start seeing real growth.If you're committed to growing your consulting business, don't miss out on these insights.Tune in now to learn the four steps you need to take to make $50K per month as an independent consultant.Resources & Links Mentioned: Download Melisa's Book, Grow Your Consulting Business: The 14-Step Roadmap to Make Your Independent Consulting Goals a Reality https://www.melisaliberman.com/bookRelated Podcast Episode: Episode 193 - Being In Control of Your Consulting Business Results, https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-193/ Work with Melisa: Apply for a Coaching Exploratory call at consultmelisa.comTimestamps for Key Moments​[06:56] – What 50k months look like[11:33] – 4 components of a 50k per month consulting business[12:45] – An aligned offer[21:04] – High-quality demand[25:14] – Aligned identity[35:20] – Action focus[48:45] – Steps to put this into actionWant More?Get Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/bookVisit with Melisa's Website: melisaliberman.com/ Follow on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melisa-liberman Full Show Notes: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-213/Want help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

Are you paying too much in taxes as an independent consultant? You might be leaving money on the table without even realizing it. In this episode, Melisa is joined by Gabrielle Tanaglia, a seasoned fractional CMO and head of marketing at Lettuce, who shares invaluable insights about tax savings strategies, building a sustainable consulting business, and how to leverage AI tools to streamline operations.Gabrielle dives into her own experiences, from overpaying taxes to discovering how an S-Corp can save you thousands of dollars each year. She explains how Lettuce simplifies tax management for consultants and discusses how to structure your business for both financial efficiency and work-life balance.In This Episode:Overpaying taxes? Gabrielle's story of how she learned about the benefits of an S-Corp and the financial transformation that followed.Learn how structuring your business as an S-Corp can help you save on self-employment taxes.Hear how Gabrielle uses AI to scale her marketing efforts, making work more efficient and impactful.How tools like Lettuce can take the pain out of managing your independent consulting business.How Gabrielle approaches project work, transitioning clients from short-term projects to long-term, high-value engagements.If you've been looking for ways to optimize your taxes, grow your consulting business, and use AI tools to make your life easier, this episode is a must-listen.Listen now to learn how to maximize tax savings and build a sustainable consulting business!From his episode:Lettuce.coLettuce Tax CalculatorLettuce Free Business AssessmentButterhead music videoPower to the Solopreneur videoFollow Lettuce on LinkedInGabrielle Tenaglia's LinkedInResources:Consulting Offer Assessment - https://consultingoffer.expert"Grow Your Consulting Business: The 14-Step Roadmap to Make Your Independent Consulting Goals a Reality" by Melisa Liberman - https://www.melisaliberman.com/bookFull show notes and more information: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-185/Interested in working with Melisa? Visit consultmelisa.com to apply for a consultation and explore coaching opportunities.Want help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

Are you questioning the sustainability of your consulting business?It's common for independent consultants to second-guess their decision to pursue a solo business, especially when the ups and downs of running a business feel like such a big responsibility.In this episode, Melisa Liberman tackles the emotional and mental challenges independent consultants face when trying to grow their businesses. She dives deep into the mindset needed to overcome hurdles and find the resilience to push forward, even when the journey gets tough.In This Episode:Does this sound familiar? It's important to know that second-guessing is a normal part of running your consulting business.How to handle the question "Should I go back to full-time corporate?" in a way that doesn't sabotage your businessA 3-part framework to decide if running a consulting business is worth itIf you're struggling to maintain momentum in your consulting business and questioning if your business is sustainable, this episode will provide you with the tools and insights you need.Mentioned in this Episode:Take the Consultant's Business Health Assessment - https://icassessment.comResources:Grow Your Consulting Business: The 14-Step Roadmap to Make Your Independent Consulting Goals a Reality by Melisa Liberman at ConsultingBusinessBook.comFull show notes and more information: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-180/Want help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Visit consultmelisa.com to apply for a consultation and discuss how her coaching can support your growth.Want help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

Highlights from this week's conversation include:Jeff's Background and Transition to Independent Consulting (0:03)Working at Keurig and Business Model Changes (2:16)Tech Stack Evolution and SAP HANA Implementation (7:33)Adoption of Tableau and Data Pipelines (11:21)Supply Chain Analytics and Timeless Data Modeling (15:49)Impact of Cloud Computing on Cost Optimization (18:35)Challenges of Managing Variable Costs (20:59)Democratization of Data and Cost Impact (23:52)Quality of Fivetran Connectors (27:29)Data Ingestion and Cost Awareness (29:44)Virtual Warehouse Cost Management (31:22)Auto-Scaling and Performance Optimization (33:09)Cost-Saving Frameworks for Business Problems (38:19)Dashboard Frameworks (40:53)Increasing Dashboards (43:29)Final thoughts and takeaways (46:28)The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we'll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data.RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com.

Andy Goram speaks to Jo Coxhill, an internal communications expert and employee listener with a passion for improving organisational culture and employee experience. With a background in marketing and extensive experience in internal comms and engagement, Jo has a deep understanding of the nuances of workplace dynamics. In this episode Jo's focus on employee listening strategies, hybrid working, burnout solutions, and building inclusive workplace cultures enables her to share valuable insights of the good, the bad, and the crazy things she hears inside organisations. ----more---- Key Takeaways How effective employee listening strategies create a more engaged and productive workforce. How to make the most of hybrid working and enhance collaboration and productivity. How others are addressing workplace burnout and boosting employee well-being. The responsibility on leadership roles in driving employee engagement and satisfaction. ----more---- Key Moments The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:10 - Podcast introduction 00:02:53 - Importance of Listening to Employees  00:09:41 - Role of an Employee Listener  00:11:45 - Motivation for Independent Consulting  00:13:46 - Positive Client Relationships  00:14:13 - Common Misconceptions about Employee Listening  00:16:47 - Employee Listening: Fashionable or Genuine Thirst?  00:21:35 - Pitfalls of Employee Listening  00:24:50 - Building Trust through Employee Listening  00:26:13 - The Hybrid Work Dilemma  00:27:30 - The Pitfalls of Employee-Led Hybrid Working  00:30:28 - EY's Framework for Hybrid Working  00:32:00 - Best Practices for Hybrid Working  00:37:24 - Impact of Hybrid Working on Burnout  00:40:18 - Rethinking Productivity and Work Hours  00:41:15 - The Importance of Productivity and Reshaping Work  00:42:04 - The Gold Standard of Leadership and Employee Listening  00:43:42 - Creating Harmony and Consensus in the Workplace  00:45:30 - The Power of Employee Listening  ----more---- Join The Conversation Find Andy Goram on LinkedIn here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Follow the Podcast on Facebook here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Get a free consultation with Andy here Check out the Bizjuicer blog here Download the podcast here ----more---- Useful Links Follow Jo Coxhill on LinkedIn here Follow Jo Coxhill on X here ----more---- Full Episode Transcript Get the full transcript of the episode here

We're thrilled to bring you a compelling discussion on the world of independent consulting. Join us as we sit down with Patrick Olson, PMP, CSM, a seasoned NetSuite Consultant, along with OdeCloud CEO Osar Iyamu and Co-founder Ahad Arain. Patrick, Osar, and Ahad share their personal journeys, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs of independent consulting. They discuss what it takes to succeed in this dynamic field, from building a client base to managing projects and maintaining work-life balance. Whether you're an aspiring consultant, a seasoned professional, or just curious about the consulting world, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice.

Is your goal to replace your corporate income as an independent consultant?It's common for consultants set revenue goals centered around what they were making in corporate or would be making in corporate had you stayed.You might not realize it but setting goals in this way can backfire for you as a consulting business owner.In Episode 166, Melisa Liberman addresses a common and critical error many independent consultants make: setting revenue goals based on their past corporate income or based on what they would be making had they stayed in corporate.Melisa discusses how this approach can inadvertently cap your growth potential and limit your business's success.In this episode, Melisa covers:Why is anchoring your revenue goals to your past corporate income riskyThe common pitfalls of this approach and how to avoid themHow to set your revenue goals in a way that doesn't backfireTune in to learn how to avoid this common pitfall and set yourself up for success.Full show notes and additional information can be found here: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-166/Ready for coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner? Let's talk! https://www.melisaliberman.com/coaching-for-consultantsClick here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

Are you feeling behind in your consulting business? Beware, the “I'm behind” thought process can limit your business growth. It might feel like the truth, that you're just stating a fact. But, it's actually a dangerous mindset that's important to watch out for as in independent consultant.In today's episode, Melisa explains how your mindset can slow down or even halt your progress and success as an independent consultant. Then, Melisa shares two examples of consultants who felt behind on revenue and lead generation and how they were able to shift their mindset and overcome this feeling. She emphasizes the importance of regularly reviewing the facts, measuring success in your business, and redirecting your thought patterns. Melisa wraps up the episode with the “fix” you can leverage to feel behind. The fix is likely not what you're expecting it to be.Click here for the full show notes and more information.Then, click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

An expert in the art of storytelling, Julians own career story started in television news with increasingly senior stints at (deep breath) ITN, Sky, ITV and NBC News before the door to the executive suite opened at Future and Made by Many in London and New York. Hear about his latest chapter as an independent consultant, social inclusion agency co-founder (La Piazza Group) and ceramicist (no, really!) in this brilliant conversation. In this episode you'll learn how an experience of burn out led Julian to the path of Independent Consulting and now much better balance in his life, and how he has defined and unleashed the power of CFC's - Curiosity Filled Conversations!

How much do you really have to give (or give up) to be considered "all in" when it comes to your job or your business?This week, I recount a deeply personal journey, pulling back the curtain on the emotional rollercoaster of what seems like an increasingly convoluted job application process. I share the excitement of connecting with what seemed like the perfect team, where my expertise was truly valued, to the sting of having a promising job offer taken away because of the question of commitment.But this conversation goes beyond the nuts and bolts of job hunting. It's an exploration of the controversial demands for "all-in" dedication. I talk about how this expectation can be both a badge of honor and a source of shame, challenging the established norms of what employers expect. It's time to bring to argue for a healthier balance, one that values personal growth just as much as professional achievement, without leading to burnout. Through my experiences, I offer insights and critical perspectives that question the business world's definition of commitment. It's all about the struggles of seeking employment while running a business, and the important lessons on setting boundaries in the pursuit of a career that's truly fulfilling.Support the Show.Connect with Sarah: Get the 13-page free workbook, 3 Ways Your Career is Sabotaging Your Business at https://getcorporaterehab.com/detoxfromcorporate Follow her on Instagram (instagram.com/corporate.rehab) Learn how to work with her HERE (getcorporaterehab.com/services) The Business Blasphemy Podcast is sponsored by Corporate Rehab® Strategic Consulting. Corporate Rehab® is for working-family women entrepreneurs who busted free of the 9-5 and are done playing by rules that were never written for you in the first place. If you're tired of playing a rigged game, it's time to flip the board and the middle finger, and leave the game behind. Schedule a no stings "Let's Talk Business" call today and find out what small shifts you can make to work less and double your profitability.

Edgardo Sepulveda is a Toronto-based economist who studies telecommunications and electricity markets. In this episode, Edgardo explains why the U.S. nuclear sector is shrinking in states with deregulated electricity markets, the need to align “patient capital” with societal goods, why nuclear energy needs strong government support,  and why Ontario is leading the world in the nuclear renaissance. (Recorded February 2, 2024.) 

The demand for expert services has exploded. If you have wisdom and experience you love to share you can take advantage of the business world's #1 passion for consulting services. The fastest route to becoming successful as an independent consultant is to identify the specific elements of your prior experience and history that is of most value to your market, and that your market is least able to access through their internal resource. In this video, we also look at how to position yourself against your competition, and stand out for your difference to get chosen first. #quittheratrace #greatresignation #becomeaconsultant #independentconsultant #consultingsuccess #thesmartconnector Jane Bayler is the Smart Connector, a London based passionate serial entrepreneur, brand marketer and business growth exploder, who helps overlooked and undervalued consultants and b2b service providers generate consistent, scaleable revenues through becoming the go-to authority in their sector.  Having spent 20 years in global advertising and brand marketing, where Jane managed campaigns and developed business for market leading brands such as Coca-Cola, Discovery Networks, British Airways and ITV, she then scaled and sold a London brand identity business to US communications group Interpublic, before becoming MD of their brand consultancy, Futurebrand.  Today, Jane runs a strategic positioning and business growth program called Ideal Client Success. This packages and productises her clients' services to make their offers relevant, compelling and irresistible to the people who will value them the most.  Join the program to receive a bespoke blueprint for your growth that is rapid, achievable, and eliminates the overwhelm of chasing shiny objects and diving into tactics that will leave you spinning your wheels without results.  Create a deeply rewarding, profitable business, and leave being overlooked and undervalued to the 'also rans' who wish they were you. The Smart Connector podcast features a range of exciting interviews with experts across multiple sectors, as well as some of Jane's own client case studies and stories.  Packed with insights and tactical as well as strategic tips to make your consulting or service based business succeed, this is your go to resource for sustainable success.  Attract those who ‘lift you higher' and repel the rest. Become a Smart Connector, the architect of your amazing business and life.   We are proud to announce the Smart Connector podcast is brought to you by our sponsor Virtual Non Execs, the world's #1 peer-to-peer board advisor community, which connects thousands of investors, entrepreneurs and investors across the globe. https://virtualnonexecs.com  Want to connect with Jane in person? Book a clarity call here: https://idealclientsuccess.com/zoom30 Visit Jane's website and connect on socials here: https://www.janebayler.com  Check out Jane's Chosen First DONE FOR YOU client attraction system here: https://chosenfirstsystem.com/

A location-independent consulting business that replaces your day job income in a matter of months? That's what Paul Minors achieved with his virtual software consulting side hustle. You might recognize Paul's name. Paul is a productivity blogger and consultant from New Zealand. He was part of a fun productivity roundtable episode we did towards the end of 2016 -- that was episode 197 if you want to go back and check it out. At that time, Paul was putting the wheels in motion on his consulting business centered around specific software tools. If you can hitch your cart to a rising tide of interest in a particular tool, and become the go-to expert in that space, you can do really well. Paul was able to leave his day job within a couple of months of starting his business. He was then able to go traveling with his wife for 6-months while working 15-20 hours a week from his laptop. After arriving back home, he started working full-time on his consulting business. “I noticed the impact of that straight away, within a couple of months I had doubled my income,” Paul told me. It's clear Paul has figured out this business model. This episode is packed with ideas you might be able to apply to your own areas of expertise. Maybe you'll even uncover some areas of expertise you never really considered that special before. Tune in to episode 344 hear: How Paul came across the idea of offering his first consulting services “by accident.” The several different marketing channels that drive targeted traffic to his website How he's added more products and services to his portfolio Full Show Notes: Virtual Consulting: How to Start a Location-Independent Consulting Business New to the Show? Get your personalized money-making playlist here!

Mickal Lewis, MPH, CHW is a Regional Community Engagement Specialist VII at Texas Department of State Health Services. She's a multifaceted population health professional with 8+ years of experience in maternal & child health, public and community health, and emergency management. She got her Bachelors in Public Health at Sam Houston State University. She then got her Master of Public Health at the American Public University System. She is currently a Regional Community Engagement Specialist VII at Texas Department of State Health Services and works as an Independent Consultant.Join Our Email BlastShownotesConnect with guestFollow on on InstagramConnect with OmariChapters:@0:00 Episode Teaser@00:42 Mickal Lewis, MPH, CHW Introduction@2:47 Identify and Personal Background@3:34 Key strategies for effectively engaging with underserved communities@5:26 Personal Brand Building on LinkedIn@9:38 What is public health?@11:31 Bachelors of Public Health at Sam Houston State University@13:59 Experiences during Undergraduate@15:57 Army National Guard to pay for school@18:18 Intern at United Way of the Brazos Valley@20:42 Undergrad Takeaways@22:11 Master of Public Health at The American Public University System@23:34 Mentorship Advice@27:14 Experiences at United Way of Brazos Valley@29:10 Advice asking for professional development at job@31:25 Master of Public Health Takeaways@32:40 Population Health Coordinator at BVCAA dba HealthPoint@36:02 Community Engagement Navigator at The Rose@42:20 Senior Program Manager (contract) at Partnership for Southern Equity + The BLK+Cross@48:55 Public Affairs Manager at harris county toll road authority@51:14 Director of Community Health & Safety East Harris County Empowerment Council@53:25 Importance of Job Hopping@57:00 Regional Community Engagement Specialist VII at Texas Department of State Health Service@58:52 Independent Consulting@1:01:00 Connect with Me + Future Predictions@1:02:00 Thoughts on Doctorate@1:03:30 The Furious Five@1:06:25 Check Out and Support UsSupport the showThanks for tuning in. Let's all work together towards a culture of health, wellbeing, and equity for all. ⭐⭐ SUBSCRIBE & Leave a 5-STAR REVIEW! ⭐⭐ Follow & Support:- Contribute to the show (one-time or monthly)- The Public Health Millennial on IG - The Public Health Millennial on LinkedIn - The Public Health Millennial Website- Omari Richins, MPH on LinkedIn- Support on The Public Health Store

Are you struggling with lead generation but not entirely sure why? It turns out there's a surprising blocker.It's not that you don't have time for lead gen.It's not that you don't know how to generate leads for your consulting business.It's likely some other reason.What is this common reason you're struggling to generate leads?This blocker to prioritizing lead generation is that you won't be able to handle the work if you generate leads.In today's episode, I offer a solution to unblocking your lead generation pipeline: a virtual talent bench. A virtual talent bench is a curated list of individuals or companies that provide services and skills that overlap or are adjacent to your consultant offerings. Regardless of your goals for your business - to stay solo or expand to a small team - establishing a virtual talent bench is essential.Are you ready to learn how to leverage a virtual talent bench to unblock your lead generation so you can be more consistent?This episode is for you.Click here for the full show notes and more information.And click here for more on private coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

00:00 Intro 00:22 Virtual vs In-Person 01:52 New Book - Successful Independent Consulting: Relationships That Focus on Mutual Benefit 03:49 Payment Terms - Don't give interest free loans 11:45 Manual for Independent Consulting 14:00 There is no slack fairy (sales, marketing, learning are required) 20:30 Know your unique value 25:18 How do you get started? - Build your personal brand 28:15 Public Speaking for introverts and extroverts 30:30 Successful Independent Consulting 32:07 Outro Successful Independent Consulting: Relationships That Focus on Mutual Benefit - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C4MMZY4J/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 Johanna Rothman website - https://www.jrothman.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with us at the following places: Wisconsin Agility Training: https://wisconsinagility.com/training Advising: https://wisconsinagility.com/advising Merch: https://wisconsinagility.com/merch Jeff Bubolz Jeff Bubolz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffbubolz/ Jeff Bubolz Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffBubolz Chad Beier Chad Beier LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadbeier/ Agile Songs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@agilesongs Agile Songs Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@agilesongs/shorts Agile Songs Twitter: https://twitter.com/AgileSongs The Agile Wire Web: https://theagilewire.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YKEHJtcJXZ55ohsUOvklI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-agile-wire/id1455057621 Agile Wire Clips: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLl0ryedF7y7HWTsbur4ysdpUcY7tniSG Agile Wire Twitter: https://twitter.com/AgileWire Make sure you subscribe to the channel! #Scrum #Agile #ProfessionalScrum #Kanban #BusinessAgility

In Software Process and Measurement Cast 764 we feature my conversation with Johanna Rothman. We discussed her new book Successful Independent Consulting. Well, we started there and then hit topics like personal value and the impact of success. This might be the eleventy-first conversation I have had with Johanna, and each time I look forward to our time together with anticipation. They are always like attending a master class.  Buy a copy of Successful Independent Consulting. Available everywhere including:   Leanpub: Amazon:     Johanna's Bio: Johanna Rothman, known as the “Pragmatic Manager,” offers frank advice for your thorny problems. She helps leaders and teams learn to see simple and reasonable options that might work. Those practical alternatives can help them be more effective with others at work. With those choices, they can choose what—and how—to adapt their product development. With her trademark practicality and humor, Johanna is the author of 19 books, hundreds of articles, and blog posts about many aspects of product development. Her most recent books include Successful Independent Consulting, Free Your Inner Nonfiction Writer, and Modern Management Made Easy series. Find her monthly newsletter and blogs at   & .  Editor's note: If you are not subscribed to Johanna's newsletter…you should be. Re-Read Saturday News Simple is the first principle of making something sticky. It is also the title of chapter 1 of . There are three areas in this chapter I would like to spend more time with.  The formula core + compactness = simple Curse of knowledge  Metaphors and analogies As you read the chapter you will see that all three are intertwined; however, each of the three is useful to consider in isolation. Buy a copy of the book and then catch up on the logistics of this re-read: Week 1: -   Week 2: -   Week 3: -   Next SPaMCAST  In the Software Process and Measurement Cast 765, we will continue with our summer theme on critical thinking by exploring how experts, experience, and evidence apply to critical thinking.  We will also have a visit from the one and only Susan Parente, who brings her Not A Scrumdamentalist column to the podcast.  

Johanna Rothman is one of my favorite people to interview and in this episode, she's back to talk about her new book Successful Independent Consulting: Relationships That Focus on Mutual Benefit. The book is full of insights and practical tips not just for consultants but anyone looking to establish themself and make their presence known in their profession. The conversation also covers the book she published last year, Free Your Inner Nonfiction Writer: Educate, Influence, and Entertain Your Readers because a big part of making your presence known is making sure your voice is heard. What's great about Johanna's books is that they are full of practical answers to the questions you show up with. But in reading Successful Independent Consulting I found it was also addressing the questions I hadn't figured out how to articulate yet, and the questions I didn't realize I was hiding from. She sent me an ebook version of Successful Independent Consulting to prep for the interview, and I was making so many notes in my Kindle that I had to order a hard copy as well, just so I could keep it all straight. During the interview, she shares some stories and examples of the challenges she faced in consulting and how she has overcome them. Whether you work in consulting or are just trying to carve out a space for yourself in the company you work for, you'll get a lot of value out of this conversation and her new book. I can't recommend the book enough. The advice she shares is already having a deep impact on how I approach my work. This podcast is also available in a video format: https://youtu.be/-H8F873dD10 The Books: Successful Independent Consulting: Relationships That Focus on Mutual Benefit https://bit.ly/3PODNFO Free Your Inner Nonfiction Writer: Educate, Influence, and Entertain Your Readers https://bit.ly/3PRZmoP Contacting Johanna Web: https://www.jrothman.com Amazon: https://bit.ly/44wqwWm Leanpub: https://leanpub.com/u/johannarothman LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/johannarothman

As an independent consultant, getting ghosted by a client feels like the worst thing that could possibly happen. You spend time and resources on discovery, research, and proposals that amount to nothing. You thought you had the deal in the bag. What happened?It's time to conduct a retrospective. Today's episode is about leveraging retrospectives to unlock continuous improvement so your independent consulting business is more efficient and successful.In this episode, I walk you through how to do retrospectives in your consulting business so you make the most of all the time you invest in generating leads, facilitating discovery, writing proposals, and negotiating with your consulting buyers.This topic is part of the podcast series focused on tightening your operating procedures. Making small changes or adding small operating procedures will tighten up your processes, improve your efficiency, and increase your value to clients.  Click here for the full show notes and more information here.And click here for more on private coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

Matt Ranta is a Global Ecommerce, Marketing, and User Experience Executive with 22+ years of digital experience spanning DTC, Bricks and Mortar, Electronics, AdTech and other industries. In this episode of The Louis and Kyle Show, Matt shares his insights on transitioning to independent consulting, the advantages of joining a data-driven company, marketing strategies and priorities, client acquisition, and the importance of networking and prospecting for business growth. Matt emphasizes the importance of resource review in client work and the challenges of Google Ads and the importance of execution in growing a business. He also shares his experience in managing a young team and focusing on niche services to win clients. Matt stresses the importance of tailored messages and building a network in consulting businesses, as well as the land and expand approach for selling in business. Matt also discusses the complexity of business operations, the importance of building trust and collaboration within the industry, and quick wins for e-commerce growth consulting. He shares his insights on the importance of page speed for SEO and conversion rates, interlinking, and addressing all ranking factors in SEO. Matt also provides 10 tips for improving website performance. Lastly, Matt talks about micro digital private equity and unexpectedly transformational meetings, the importance of relationship building in career transitions, and the importance of relationships over merit and SEO ranking factors. He also shares his experience in starting out in digital marketing, technical skill, and areas of specialty, and understanding your audience in the workplace. Connect with Matt Ranta on LinkedIn to learn more about his work.  Chapters:00:00:00 - Transitioning to Independent Consulting00:01:44 - Reaching Out to Former Employers During Job Transitions00:03:20 - Consulting Opportunities and Nibble Gravity's Role as a Consultancy00:05:11 - The Advantages of Joining a Data-Driven Company00:07:12 - The Importance of Resource Review in Client Work00:09:00 - Marketing Strategies and Priorities00:10:30 - The Challenges of Google Ads and the Importance of Execution in Growing a Business00:12:15 - Client Acquisition and Managing a Young Team00:13:47 - Focusing on Niche Services to Win Clients00:15:31 - The Importance of Tailored Messages and Building a Network in Consulting Businesses00:17:31 - The Importance of Networking and Prospecting for Business Growth00:19:38 - Land and Expand Approach for Selling in Business00:21:26 - The Complexity of Business Operations00:22:54 - Building Trust and Collaboration within the Industry00:24:39 - Quick Wins for E-commerce Growth Consulting00:26:18 - Importance of Page Speed for SEO and Conversion Rates00:28:17 - Importance of interlinking and addressing all ranking factors in SEO00:30:12 - Improving website performance with these 10 tips00:31:52 - Micro Digital Private Equity and Unexpectedly Transformational Meetings00:33:29 - The Importance of Relationship Building in Career Transitions00:35:37 - The Importance of Relationships Over Merit and SEO Ranking Factors00:37:18 - Starting Out in Digital Marketing: Technical Skill and Areas of Specialty00:38:54 - Understanding Your Audience in the Workplace00:40:54 - Connecting with Nimble Gravity on LinkedInCheck out Nimble Gravity:→ Website: nimblegravity.com→Twitter:twitter.com/nimblegravity → LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/nimble-gravity Connect with Matt Ranta:→ Twitter: twitter.com/mattranta → LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mattranta Resources Mentioned in The Episode:→  Matt's Article: 10 things to improve digital performance→ Deloitte: deloitte.com→ Cricket Wireless: cricketwireless.com→ Arrow Electronics: arrow.comHelp The Louis and Kyle Show:→ If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend or leave a review!→ Leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1504333834→ Drop us an email: LouisandKyleShow@gmail.com→ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb6qBiV1HAYcep87nKJmGhAFollow The Show on Social Media:→ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouisKyleShow→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louiskyleshow/→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/65567567/Connect with Louis and Kyle:→ Read Louis' Newsletter: https://louisshulman.substack.com/→ Louis' Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouisShulman→ Kyle's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_kylebishop→ Louis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisshulman/→ Kyle's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-bishop-7b790050/

New Hampshire native Jessica Drolet Wadlow felt college was home away from home being so close. She got involved in many things and was an economic major who went directly into the corporate world mostly out of interest but also because she had some loans to pay off. She landed in a management rotation program at JP Morgan and then went to business school. She switched careers into brand management and found herself at Johnson & Johnson where she stayed for many years.Needing to make a physical move for family reasons, she asked for a telecommuting situation long before that was en vogue and when it meant days spent on no-video conference calls. When she realized she needed another kind of move with the company to accommodate a growing family, she knew what she needed to do.In this episode, find out from Jessica how sometimes the only way to get what you need is to ask for it. About This Episode's GuestInnovation and marketing strategist Jessica Drolet Wadlow is founder and president of J. Wadlow Consulting. For the past fifteen years, she has been an independent consultant working with large firms such as Johnson & Johnson, McKinsey, and Walgreens, as well as start-ups in need of accelerating growth via new business ventures and new business models. For another story about forging your own path to make life work for you, listen to our episode with Shakari Cameron Byerly.Find more episodes at https://roadstakenshow.comExecutive Producer/Host: Leslie Jennings RowleyMusic: Brian BurrowsEmail the show at RoadsTakenShow@gmail.com

Does running your independent consulting business feel heavy, unsustainable, or dull?This is a normal part of doing business.If you want longevity in your consulting business, it's important to build up the skills to recognize and shorten these cycles when your business feels hard or unsustainable. In this episode, I share how to recognize and diagnose the root causes of your business feeling hard, so you can address them and avoid the mistake of making changes that target the wrong problem.Listen in as I walk throughFour (4) tools you can use when your business starts feeling hardPersonal real-life examples that illustrate how to implement each of these tools Two (2) specific ways you can put this episode into action Click here for the full show notes and more information here.For more support, click here to learn about private coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

A goal I hear so often from my independent consultant business owner clients is, “I want to be making more than I would have been making had I stayed in corporate.”For you, that could translate to making ~$500k in your independent consultant business.You might be far away from $500k, you might be past it, or you might be in a spot where a lot of consultants are, somewhere in the $200k and $300k range.You want to increase your revenue but you're not sure how or if you'll be able to find the time.In today's episode, I share the specific path to $500k in your independent consulting business.Listen in for:Three tangible examples that describe how to generate $500k in your independent consulting businessFive specific enablers you'll need to put into place so you hit the $500k markTwo specific ways that you can put this episode into actionClick here for the full show notes and more information here.For more support, click here to learn about private coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

In this episode, I sit down with Chris Hopper for another discussion about the Salesforce job market. Chris shares his insights on the job hunt from a recruiter's perspective and what you can do if you're in the hunt. 00:30 - Intro 01:15 - Job Market status 02:43 - Why are they not contacting me!? 05:02 - What can you do while you are waiting? 05:40 - Effects of removing the barrier to entry 07:15 - Challenges of HR and Recruiting 10:38 - Should you be concerned about massive layoffs? 12:05 - Explaining a 1099 employee 15:53 - Finding 1099 opportunities 18:40 - Starting your consulting firm 21:20 - Non-Compete scenarios 23:25 - Independent Consulting realities 26:36 - "Hidden" benefit you should be asking about 28:18 - Outro 29:27 - Must-Read Salesforce Book! Subscribe to the ALLEGANY CareerCast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSFVCIFebu_FvZ1wQuCYLyQ

Last week, we took a deep dive into step one of the 5-part series, Planning for Independent Business Success. I shared a formula to assess the past 12 months of your business so you have a clear and accurate baseline from which to set goals for the next 12 months in your consulting business.  This week, I share part 2 of the 5 part process, Goal Setting.  There's a unique approach you can take to set effective goals for your independent consulting business. Tune in as I share how to set goals for your business, for you as an owner, and 5 things you want to avoid as you're setting goals, specifically for an independent consulting business. Click here for the full show notes and more information here. And click here for more on private coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

If you find that your business isn't hitting the numbers and giving you the fulfillment, joy, and value you want then I encourage you to tune in to this episode.I've been working on new tools to simplify and make business more effective for my clients and this concept of micro-skills was born. It's been so valuable in making it easier to be a successful business owner, and I want to share it with you. Listen in as I discuss what these micro-skills are, a three-step framework that you can use to select your chosen micro-skill, what to do after making the selection, and some real-life examples of how this concept works in practice so that you can do it in a very doable, non-overwhelming way that builds up this foundation, month over month, quarter over quarter to transform your business.  Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.melisaliberman.com/blog/91And for more on private coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner, go to https://www.icyourway.com.

I talked with Dr. Tamara Hamai of Hamai Consulting about contracting, subcontracting, and independent consulting in evaluation. We discussed the minor differences between contracting and subcontracting, cleared up a common misconception of what subcontracting relationships are like, how to get into subcontracting, and tips for setting up contracts. Contact information: Tamara Hamai Hamai Consulting assistant@hamaiconsulting.com https://sustainableimpact.co About Dr. Tamara Hamai: Tamara Hamai, Ph.D., has dedicated her career to empowering organizations and rebuilding our global systems to encourage children's holistic growth and well-being, from prenatal through the completion of higher education – especially those who are most vulnerable and facing the greatest challenges. In 2008, she founded Hamai Consulting as a platform to help organizations increase their impact, stability, and strength to make a bigger impact in children's lives. Dr. Hamai's work spans most aspects of child development, such as early childhood education, higher education, child welfare, parenting and discipline, trauma, and adverse childhood experiences. She has previously been featured by KTLA, KPIX CBS San Francisco, ABC 7 News, NBC Radio, American Psychological Association, Western Psychological Association, Institute for Violence, Abuse, and Trauma, American Evaluation Association, National Head Start Association, and several blogs. She is also a reviewer and on the Editorial Board for publications such as the Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma, Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma, Journal of Sexual Abuse, and the Journal of Child Custody. Music by Matt Ingelson, http://www.mattingelsonmusic.com/

An economic downturn and its impact on your business might be the last thing you want to think about, but it's important to take a critical look at various aspects of your business to ensure it thrives in tough times.And so today we're going to talk about what you can be doing to prepare for a potential recession or downturn in the economy. To help put you in the best possible scenario where you're actually able to turn a recession into a competitive advantage for yourself, I'm going to share with you several tangible strategies and tips both from my own experience running my consulting business, my coaching business, and also a software business startup during recession times so that you can apply those to your own business to ensure that you are recession-ready.Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.melisaliberman.com/blog/73And for more on private coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner, go to https://www.icyourway.com

For your Independent Consulting business to properly function, you need to have an accurate, efficient and repeatable set of back-office processes for invoicing, collection, bookkeeping, taxes, and insurance. Our guest today is Sara Conde. She has two decades of hands-on experience in the independent consulting world and she shares strategies and tips regarding your IC back office and the future of independent consulting. She shares an insightful behind-the-scenes perspective on what it means to run a consulting business versus to be a consultant and just have a business.This conversation will help you to get further into that business owner mindset that we talk about so frequently on this podcast. Press play to listen now. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.melisaliberman.com/blog/55

Decision Vision Episode 152: Should I Become a Consultant or Freelancer? – An Interview with Ben Cagle, Cagle Consulting Partners With corporate employment in constant flux, executives tired of the corporate life often set up their own independent consulting practice. Host Mike Blake spoke with Ben Cagle, managing partner of Cagle Consulting Partners, about the […] The post

Elizabeth and I discuss her new independent consulting business (Elizabeth Grim LLC (https://elizabethgrim.com/)) and how she meets clients where they are, builds capacity and relationships, and leans into her values in the work. We also discuss Brene Brown's values exercise (https://daretolead.brenebrown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Values.pdf) and another version of the exercise as a card deck (https://bestself.co/products/core-values-deck), how we've embraced new ways of thinking about the world, and reporting in evaluation.

Are you at the mercy of your business, feeling forced to choose between taking time off and leaving billable money on the table? Do you feel like you should maximize the billing that you've got on a project because you never know what next year is going to bring? Does it feel impossible to get out in front of your business and that you're stuck in a reactionary cycle? Listen in as I share the first pillar of my Double Method for Independent Consultants, a strategy you can use to get out in front of your business so that you're not at the mercy of it anymore and double your revenue without working more. This needs to be the guiding force for what you're doing as a business owner.Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.melisaliberman.com/blog/21

When your Independent Consulting business is growing quickly, it's important to have tools and processes in place that enable scaling.  Lay a strong foundation wherever you are in your IC business so that you scale from solid ground and avoid re-work later.Listen in as I share with you six tools that will scale, to ensure that your IC business can continue to grow smoothly and without roadblocks.Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.melisaliberman.com/blog/14

Amanda Wright is a management consultant based in Victoria BC. She has worked at Deloitte in Strategy & Operations for several years after completing her MBA, and then decided to start her own consulting business. In 2020 she began offering coaching to female consultants who want to exit Big 4 or MBB consulting to start their own independent consulting business. Amanda also has a program called Take the Leap and I'm having so much fun delivering it! She is super passionate about supporting and encouraging other women to stay in the consulting industry, but on their own terms. Watch the YouTube Video Interview here: https://youtu.be/ZkXa0PO2pdo Follow Amanda Wright! www.thewrightcompany.ca instagram.com/thewrightcompany.ca linkedin.com/amandawright FOLLOW ME: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ChristineWong Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christine.innovates Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christineywong Facebook: https://www.fb.me/ChristineWongFB Website: https://christineywong.me/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/christinewong/support

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Robert Drew has well over 3 decades of experience that he brings with him to MAXIMUM AG in both Outdoor and Indoor sow production on a large scale. Along with establishing on-farm Quality Management Programs and Independent Consulting roles, Drew's knowledge of group housing is a great addition for MAXIMUM AG and its customers. His first exposure to ESF technology was more than 30 years ago in the UK. More recently he has worked with many of the other group feeding systems in the US as the industry started to adapt to the European way of thinking.

Robert Drew has well over 3 decades of experience that he brings with him to MAXIMUM AG in both Outdoor and Indoor sow production on a large scale. Along with establishing on-farm Quality Management Programs and Independent Consulting roles, Drew’s knowledge of group housing is a great addition for MAXIMUM AG and its customers. His first exposure to ESF technology was more than 30 years ago in the UK. More recently he has worked with many of the other group feeding systems in the US as the industry started to adapt to the European way of thinking. The post The Evolution of Electronic Sow Feeding (ESF) and the Dawn of Prop 12 | Robert Drew appeared first on Popular Pig.

In this episode, I talk to Helen Merati about her consulting journey. Helen has a background in international health and has worked in the sector for over 20 years.  She worked in a consulting firm for 10 years supporting, managing, and contributing to consultancies in health systems strengthening, SRMNCH, HIV, and more. And then stepped into the world of independent consulting.In this episode, we learn about how Helen made the decision to work in consulting and why.  And how she got her all-important first client.________________________________________________________________________________________More resources are available here: https://www.womensconsultingworkshop.com/learning________________________________________________________________________________________The Women's Consulting Workshop is our free private group for women who are working in consulting. You are welcome if you are an experienced consultant, if you are just starting or if you need some support to figure out if this consulting life is for you. It is a judgment-free zone to ask questions, share, learn and connect with each other. ________________________________________________________________________________________The Consultant ClinicThis is a brand new way to work with us. If you have a question related to your consulting practice, or you want to check in with an experienced consultant, you can book a call with Janet for an hour. This is a completely confidential, solutions-focused deep dive into what is on your mind. You can find out more here________________________________________________________________________________________Sign up here for the Women's Consulting Workshop weekly newsletter, 3 good things.________________________________________________________________________________________Tools we talk about:CalendlyTrello________________________________________________________________________________________Want to be a guest on the show? Send us an email: janet@womensconsultingworkshop.com  And we'd love it if you can put a review where ever you listen to podcasts.

In today's episode, we speak with USA-based Founder of TalentStacker, and independent Salesforce Consultant, Bradley Rice.   Bradley has carved a successful career and business for himself, aligning to his commitments of achieving genuine work-life balance, through independent consulting, or freelance work. We discuss how he first became introduced to the idea of freelancing, and the strategies he's adopted to grow his business. He shares the challenges that he faces, how he overcomes them, and how it has led to the inception of helping others do the same.   Throughout the episode, we discuss his Salesforce career and the path that he took, as well as where the idea first originated to start his business, TalentStacker, to help individuals start their Salesforce careers, and Salesforce professionals level up their careers. We discuss the impact that 2020 and the emergence of remote working has had on the market, and what excites him about the opportunities that it opens up.   The episode will be useful to people who are interested in finding out more about freelancing in the Salesforce ecosystem, and likewise, if you're new to the space, or are considering moving roles. Bradley has tips for optimising your odds of success and how to secure a role outside of searching on job boards.   Do make sure you're following Bradley on LinkedIn and Twitter for more content and insights, and you can check out TalentStacker on LinkedIn and via their website.   Bradley also has a YouTube channel called 'Salesforce for Everyone' that features a number of value-packed videos, and so make sure you subscribe to be notified of new content being published.   We hope you enjoy the episode!

In this episode, Keven interviews Larry Mumford, an educator with a zest for the classroom that is sure to leave you inspired! Listen to learn about building a rapport before students even enter your classroom!  Larry Mumford brings 55 years of classroom experience to the teaching-learning process.  He has served as an elementary teacher, principal’s designee, building manager, intervention specialist, literacy coach, and instructional coach in urban, suburban, and parochial schools.  Larry was nominated for Ohio Teacher of the Year on two different occasions and featured in Ohio Schools Publications.  His coaching has been in conjunction with the Ohio Department of Education, the Center for Essential School Reform, the KnowledgeWorks Foundation, the EDWorks Foundation, Cleveland State University, and Independent Consulting.  He has provided Professional Development sessions and follow-through coaching in Grades PreK-12 in Avon Lake, Lorain, Cleveland, Akron, Columbus, Toledo, Dayton, Detroit, Saginaw, and Albany. To purchase a copy of "My Passion for Effective Teaching" for $15 or to contact Larry, send him an email at Lmumfo@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/magicpotionedu/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magicpotionedu/support

Will Bachman is the Cofounder of Umbrex, a community for independent management consultants. He started the community after leaving the leading management consulting firm, McKinsey, and starting his own independent management consulting practice. He is passionate about helping independent professionals thrive through his 340+ episode podcast called Unleashed. In this episode, you will learn:- why the independent consultant market is growing- how to think about your career and relationships with a five-decade horizon- the importance of being specific as an independent professional; and - how to have better client context discovery conversations.As always, this episode with notes is available on my websiteConnect with Will through Umbrex

This episode I chat with Ann Webb Price and Susan Wolfe about coalition evaluation, partnering together in evaluation, the independent consulting TIG of AEA, and so much more! Topics & Resources Mentioned: How Ann and Susan started working together What is coalition evaluation? How coalition evaluation uses a systems approach Advice for doing coalition evaluation, including not just "but why?" but "but why here?" Community Coalition Action Theory, which one book they recommend is Ignite! (https://www.amazon.com/Ignite-Getting-Community-Coalition-Change/dp/1491810122/) Tearless logic model (https://www.gjcpp.org/en/tool.php?issue=7&tool=9) approach How they are adapting their approaches to Covid-19 Workshops on coalitions and evaluation A new partnership: Positive Impact Consultants (https://positiveimpactconsultants.com/) The independent consulting TIG (https://comm.eval.org/independentconsulting/home) of the American Evaluation Association Contact: Ann Price: Community Evaluation Solutions (https://www.communityevaluationsolutions.com/), Positive Impact Consultants (https://positiveimpactconsultants.com/), and Twitter (@AnnWPrice (https://twitter.com/annwprice?lang=en)) Susan Wolfe: Susan Wolfe and Associates (https://susanwolfeandassociates.com/) or email susan@susanwolfeandassociates.com/ EvaluLand: Website (https://evaluland.fireside.fm/) & Twitter (@EvaluLand (https://twitter.com/evaluland)) Music by Matt Ingelson, http://www.mattingelsonmusic.com/ Special Guests: Ann Price and Susan Wolfe.

Jenny Rae sits down with Kristy Weinshel (Executive Director at The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America) and Dr. Kavita Trivedi (Managing Director of Trivedi Consults) for an engaging conversation around independent consulting. The interview covers a lot of ground, including:How do you start a consulting practice from a specific expertise?How do you know where the line is between giving away information for free vs charging for your expertise?What do you expect to change in the healthcare consulting industry in the next 5 years?West Coast or East Coast: which is better?And more!Enjoy this fantastic conversation with two of the foremost subject matter experts in the healthcare consulting industry.SHEA website: www.shea-online.orgTrivedi Consults website: www.trivediconsults.comFind Kristy on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-weinshel-mba-cae-18ab251Find Dr. Trivedi on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kavita-k-trivedi-488b6a4Find Dr. Trivedi on Twitter: @kavitaktrivediLearn more about MC's Corporate Training packages: tinyurl.com/mc-corporateContact MC: team@managementconsulted.comPartner with MC: tinyurl.com/mcpartnership

  Amy Rasdal traded her corporate job for consulting 15 years ago and makes more money than most executives.  She works and plays every day.  Amy founded Billable at the Beach® to liberate 6-figure earners by helping them build 6-figure consulting businesses.  Amy is passionate about helping others find the freedom and flexibility to live the life of their dreams, without sacrificing the career they’ve spent so long building.   Here are some of the questions we discussed the answers to:1. What do you need to get started in independent consulting?2. What are the best things about being an independent consultant?3. What is the hardest part of building a successful consulting business?Free Course - 3 Action Steps to Generate Revenue NOW!Build Your 6-Figure Consulting BusinessThe best way to get started as a consultant is to dive in.  This free email course will walk you through three action steps to generate revenue now.  If you start right away, you can be doing billable work as soon as next week.  Following these three action steps gives you the best possible chance of landing a consulting project.  It works for me and I see it work for others, over and over again.  Take control and take the plunge!https://www.billableatthebeach.com/free-course/

On this episode, Mark Nestor, the President of Independent Consulting and Risk Management Services, will discuss Audit vs Performance Review, Reviews vs Benchmarking. Overview - the differences between an audit, performance review and a benchmarking study: Audits are an analysis under prescribed standards, normally undertaken by a qualified independent firm. They're looking to follow national or state guidelines, and are marginally collaborative between the auditor and the client. A performance review is a much broader view, blended of informal and formal activities, and can be conducted internally or externally. Whereas benchmarking, is a very informal process, that's predefined quantitative and qualitative analysis based on the entities' key metrics using either national standards, such as IRIS - the insurance regulatory information systems - but it's important to understand the IRIS standards are really not mandated or applicable in the public entity or the public sector. The audit, performance review and benchmarking are all tied together, but it's very difficult to do a performance review or benchmark without having the financial auditing information serve as the foundation. Your performance review and benchmarking are key metrics that you can use to help manage and implement activities that either are derived from the performance review or key activities that may arrive out of the audit process itself.

The question: "My biggest challenge is connecting the dots between what I want to do and then finding companies who are interested in those services."This is such an important question. To turn it around on you, dear reader, are you happy following the market (building the specs that your client hands you) or do you want to lead the market in some way (design the specs that your clients follow)?Links: http://theexpertiseincubator.com https://philipmorganconsulting.com/risk-profile-self-assessment/ https://superhelpful.substack.com/subscribe https://theexpertiseincubator.transistor.fm/s1/9 https://twitter.com/alanklement/status/1272616098953932800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://twitter.com/minethatdata/status/1272667768765075456 https://www.amazon.com/Alchemy-Rory-Sutherland-audiobook/dp/B07PQTT7B4/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Rory+sutherland+alchemy&qid=1592317784&sr=8-2 https://www.amazon.com/Ask-Counterintuitive-Discover-Customers-Business-ebook/dp/B07QZNNX36/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=ask&qid=1592313987&sr=8-4 https://www.superhelpful.com

Will Bachman is the creator of a community-first talent platform for management consultants, Umbrex and hosts a podcast for independent consultants called Unleashed. We talk about the recent course he created called the Guide To Setting Up Your Consulting Practice course ($100 off with the code: boundless), which is a product of his 12 years as an independent consultant and his work helping hundreds (perhaps thousands) become thriving solo consultants. We talk about How he thought about independent consulting in 2008 versus now in 2020 How his talent platform, Umbrex, was born and how it has remained community focused What led him to create his course and some of the What makes him want to “keep playing the game” of self-employment How independent consultants can think about finding new clients How he designs experiments to keep his learning journey alive How he builds his virtual team to help him succeed as a consultant How he filters everything he does through a 5-decade time horizon If you want to connect with Will, connect with him on LinkedIn or Twitter, If you want to get the Guide To Setting Up Your Consulting Practice: E-mail guide@umbrex.com for a gift form Or enter "Boundless" for $100 Off Link Here Books Mentioned: Tribes by Seth Godin The Irresistible Consultant's Guide to Winning Clients by David Fields Support Boundless: You can find ways to support Paul and the podcast here

There is a tremendous amount of energy being deployed to incubate start-up companies. The most undeserved group in our business communities are our established small businesses and they too are getting more and more support from outsiders.Joining Chris to discuss the small business consulting world is the President of Supplemental CEO, Teena Rairigh.

Elizabeth is the founder of Bancroft Digital and an independent consultant through Team Demystified (part of Analytics Demystified), and is committed to serving people who love data but struggle to bend it to their will. She discusses how her career transitioned into the consulting and agency side of analytics, covering the challenges, triumphs, and female-oriented perspective on what it takes to survive and thrive in this environment.Elizabeth has worked with Fortune 500 companies across Technology, Education, Media, Healthcare and Retail sectors. She enjoys helping people get more value from their analytics tools and talent with the use of her broad knowledge, in-depth experience, and passion for process efficiency -- all with a bit of pizzazz.Support the show (https://www.digitalanalyticsassociation.org/assoc_subscribe.asp?utm_source=buzzfeed)

A location-independent consulting business that replaces your day job income in a matter of months? That's what Paul Minors achieved with his virtual software consulting side hustle. Paul was able to leave his day job within a couple of months of starting his business. He was then able to go traveling with his wife for 6-months while working 15-20 hours a week from his laptop. After arriving back home, he started working full-time on his consulting business. “I noticed the impact of that straight away, within a couple of months I had doubled my income,” Paul told me. Note: Click here to download Paul's top tips for setting up a location-independent consulting business and landing your first clients from this episode. It's clear Paul has figured out this business model. This episode is packed with ideas you might be able to apply to your own areas of expertise. Maybe you'll even uncover some areas of expertise you never really considered that special before. Tune in to hear: How Paul came across the idea of offering his first consulting services “by accident.” The several different marketing channels that drive targeted traffic to his website How he's added more products and services to his portfolio

A location-independent consulting business that replaces your day job income in a matter of months? That's exactly what Paul Minors accomplished with his virtual software consulting business. You might recognize Paul’s name. Paul is a productivity blogger and consultant from New Zealand. He was part of a fun productivity roundtable episode we did towards the end of 2016 -- that was episode 197 if you want to go back and check it out. What I now know, is that at that time Paul was putting the wheels in motion on his consulting business centered around specific software tools. Which as a side hustle tactic, is fantastic. If you can hitch your cart to a rising tide of interest in a particular tool, and become the go-to expert in that space, you can do really well. And, that’s exactly what Paul has done. Note: Click here to download Paul’s top tips for setting up a location-independent consulting business and landing your first clients from this episode. Paul was able to leave his day job within a couple of months of starting his business. He was then able to go traveling with his wife for 6-months while working 15-20 hours a week from his laptop. After arriving back home, he started working full-time on his consulting business. “I noticed the impact of that straight away, within a couple of months I had doubled my income,” Paul told me. It's clear Paul has figured out this business model. This one’s packed with ideas you might be able to apply to your own areas of expertise. Maybe you’ll even uncover some areas of expertise you never really considered that special before. Tune in to hear how Paul came across the idea of offering his first consulting services “by accident”. As well as how he’s used several different marketing channels to drive targeted traffic to his website, and how he’s been adding more products and services to his portfolio and seen his revenue increase as a result.

The Dr. Kevin Show – Dr. Rick MaskAired Thursday, 23 May 2019, 6:00 PM ETDr. Rick L. Mask, self-declared Humanist, and author of Social Capital 2.0, has been actively involved in business and education for more than 10 years. Dr. Mask is currently an Associate Dean of Business and owner of his own company, Independent Consulting. In addition Dr. Mask is a public speaker and member of the Nashua Chamber of Commerce's Legislative Advocacy Committee and is passionate about the future of communication and the relationships that exist in our world.My work: I am a humanist, concerned about the future of human relationships.My work involves ways we can be on the “good side” of the hypertechnological advancement we are experiencing in our world.Find out more about Dr. Mask at: www.indcon.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rick-l-mask-69112776Amazon Link to BookStore: https://www.amazon.com/shop/independentconsultingpropertiesllcREMEMBER WE ARE A LIVE CALL-IN SHOW- 202-570-7057 or post your questions and comments on https://facebook.com/MyDrKevin

In this episode I talk with tech, contractor and consultant Genry Garcia about his experiences in helping other contractors in South Florida.

I regularly speak with an executive leaving a corporate role, or a consultant leaving a firm, who asks me if it is possible to do independent consulting while doing a search for the next full time role. My short answer is: not a good idea My longer answer is: this episode To ask me a question, download transcripts of past episodes, or sign up for the weekly Unleashed email which includes summaries of each show and other bonus features, visit askunleashed.com

I'll give you an update on the goals that I made as part of my 2018 New Year's resolutions, and share three lessons that resulted from trying to achieve those goals. I'll also share some wonderful news that will give new meaning to balancing motherhood and career. If you have iTunes and liked the show, I would be forever grateful for a rating & short review here: http://bit.ly/2j4mnrS For show notes, visit http://www.activatepurpose.com/episode24

David Fields is considered one of the foremost thought leaders in Independent Consulting. His client list includes huge names like #1 NYT Bestselling Author Keith Ferrazzi ("Never Eat Alone"), multi-million dollar boutique consulting firms and many others. David has keynoted for every major Consulting association in the Americas and written the most highly recommended book on Amazon about building a consulting practice ("The Irresistible Consultant’s Guide to Winning Clients.") On this freewheeling, wide open episode of Nemo Radio, David shares some incredible insights about how to land more lucrative Consulting clients, how to charge (and get paid!) what you're worth, how to get potential clients to sell themselves to you (instead of the other way around) and his secret sauce for creating instant engagement and conversation with new prospects. EPISODE LINKS Visit David's Website:https://www.davidafields.com/ Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidafields/

In this episode, we continued a discussion with one of our favorite One-O.F.F. guests, Suzy who last week talked about turning a passion into an independent consulting opportunity. Suzy boils down what were the key 8 steps that helped her take an opportunity for independent consulting into a completed project and how she set her up for success for the next one.

In this episode, we continued a discussion with one of our favorite One-O.F.F. guests, Suzy who last week talked about turning a passion into an independent consulting opportunity. Suzy boils down what were the key 8 steps that helped her take an opportunity for independent consulting into a completed project and how she set her up for success for the next one.

Are you thinking about transitioning to independent consulting? This episode provides eight steps you can take now to set yourself up for success when you officially launch your own practice.

I break down three of my goals for 2018 and share some of the steps I'm taking to turn those goals into reality. I'll also talk candidly about the inner struggles I faced trying to come up with new and fresh potential ideas. If you have iTunes and liked the show, I would be forever grateful for a rating & short review here: http://bit.ly/2j4mnrS For show notes and links, visit http://www.activatepurpose.com/episode10 Topics mentioned in this episode include: Goals, Goal setting, New Years Resolutions, TedTalk, Tedx, The Insider's Guide to Maternity Leave, Tim Ferriss, 3 Critical Rules of Branding, Children's Books

I share my journey overcoming an addiction to praise and seeking validation to how I'm learning how to become more confident by trusting myself. And while some people seriously hate New Year's resolutions, I personally love them, and I'll share my reasons why. If you have iTunes and liked the show, I would be forever grateful for a rating & short review here: http://bit.ly/2j4mnrS For show notes and links, visit http://www.activatepurpose.com/episode9 Topics mentioned in this episode include: Myleik Teele, My Taught You, Addiction to Praise, Seeking Validation, Gaining confidence, Inner confidence

Welcome to Activate Purpose, where I talk about trying to find purpose through action while balancing motherhood and career. In today's episode, I will share some stories and facts about me while answering questions that I borrowed from Tim Ferriss' latest book, "Tribe of Mentors". You will learn six things that you probably don't know about me, including what motivates me, a purchase of $100 or less that has most positively impacted my life in recent memory, and the unusual habit and absurd thing that I love. If you have iTunes and liked the show, I would be forever grateful for a rating & short review here: http://bit.ly/2j4mnrS For show notes and links, visit http://www.activatepurpose.com/episode8 Topics mentioned in this episode include: Tim Ferriss, The Tim Ferriss Show, Tribe of Mentors, Four Hour Work Week, Motivation, Staying Focused, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle

I discuss how having a flexible job has given me the freedom to search for my purpose while also allowing me to thrive professionally in a whole new way. I also share how you can learn where I go to find professional, flexible, mom-friendly jobs. If you have iTunes and liked the show, I would be forever grateful for a rating & short review here: http://bit.ly/2j4mnrS For show notes and links, visit http://www.activatepurpose.com/episode7 Topics: mentioned in this episode include: Flexible work options, Independent consulting, Work-at-home mom, Mom-friendly jobs, remote jobs.

Chef Mark Crowell is well-known in the Research Chef Association, having served as an active member and contributing the first chapter to the new Culinology textbook, released in 2016. Mark tells how a failed Washington, D.C. restaurant may have been the catalyst propelling him into R&D and making him part of some of the fastest growth at Starbucks. He also talks about the specialty of Culinex and discussing entrepreneurship and food business leadership.  Find out more about Culinex at . 

In this show, we talk to William Durkin (Blog | Twitter), an Englishman "stuck in Germany". William just switched to being an independent SQL Server consultant, and we talk to him about going independent, how to price yourself the right way, and about many good SQL Server tips. Specifically, we talk about: His way for becoming an independent consultant How to price yourself by value and not by time SQL Server Replication tips Tips for upgrading SQL Server with minimal downtime What is the meaning of 5 nines and how much technical and financial investments it requires When and how to use DNS aliases with your SQL Servers Dynamic Data Masking use cases Linked Servers performance tips Items mentioned in the show: Double Your Freelancing - Student Success Story with William Durkin Global Azure Bootcamp SQLKonferenz About William William is an independent SQL Server consultant from England (now in Germany). He has experience as a DBA in large multi-national SQL Server environments and is a regular speaker around Europe.

A few shows ago, we talked briefly about Virtualization and mentioned it would be a good idea to have a Virtualization expert on the show. In this show, we have David Klee (Blog | Twitter), one of the top Virtualization experts in the SQL Server space. We talk to David about: What’s important to know when virtualizing SQL Server How to properly size your VM What metrics to monitor when virtualizing When to use SQL Server High Availability features and when to use them at the virtualization side When NOT to virtualize Some of David’s most challenging projects In addition, we talk to David about starting a company and the life of an independent consultant. About David David is a technologist that is lucky enough to have a job doing that which he enjoys – working in high technology, using cutting edge technology to make businesses more efficient. He is the Founder and Chief Architect of Heraflux Technologies, and travels around the country working with companies to reduce risk, improve performance, and virtualize their business-critical SQL Server infrastructures. David regularly contributes to the PASS Virtualization, Performance, and High Availability and Disaster Recovery virtual chapters. David also helps to run and coordinate the Omaha SQL Server Users Group. David is also a member of the PASS High Availability and Disaster Recovery Virtual Chapter board. The virtual chapter meets the second Tuesday of each month for a one hour technical presentation on high availability and disaster recovery topics.

Are you thinking about becoming an independent consultant? Maybe you’ve been thrown into the unemployment ranks and are considering going into consulting. Or you may already be a consultant and just want to know how you can leverage your time to take advantage of the independence and thrive in this career. This Episode is for people who are considering consulting … Read more about this episode...