EP. 020 The (Surprising) Skill Required to Succeed As An Independent Consultant

07/29/21 • 23 min

Grow Your Independent Consulting Business

Most consultants think the most important skill they need is selling or negotiating. No, your success as a business owner is directly tied to how well you manage your negative emotions. Is that surprising? It was for me.

In this episode, I’m sharing with you exactly why managing negative emotions is so crucial, and how you can manage through and continue working in spite of the negative emotions.

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In this episode, I’m sharing with you exactly why managing negative emotions is so crucial, and how you can manage through and continue working in spite of the negative emotions.

Click here to get full show notes and more information.

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.

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EP. 019 Increase Your Consulting Revenue Using the IA Method

It happens to all of us where at some point in your business, your immediate network doesn't have work for you, or they don't have work you want to be doing. And you also get to a point where you don't want to rely on recruiters or agencies or brokers anymore.

You’re then faced with the challenge of creating new consulting client opportunities for yourself. And, you’re ready to take on higher-value consulting work now that you've exhausted this low-hanging fruit.

So how do you meet new potential clients? I was once in this position just like you are, and this is where I fell into a powerful (and simple) strategy that I want to share with you today.

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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.

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EP. 021 The Must-Have Business Plan For Your Independent Consulting Success [PART 1 OF 6]

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.

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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.