In this day and age where things happen at the touch of a button, it can be so easy to overlook the value of human connections. For Eduardo Placer, the CEO and Founder of Fearless Communicators, there is power in face-to-face networking, especially at a time of screens dividing us. In this episode, he joins Michael Zipursky to share with us how he came to this realization along with the story of how he transitioned from actor to entrepreneur. Eduardo talks about how he leveraged his relationships, going out there and meeting real people who can help him. What is more, he imparts some ..read more

Most business owners would like to do everything in their business and still not grow. Have you wondered why? That’s because you become the bottleneck of your business. In this episode, Danielle Hayden, the founder of Kickstart Accounting, gives an insightful talk on why and how to remove yourself as the bottleneck of your consulting business. As a business owner, you don’t have to recreate the wheel. You don’t have to be the expert because you’re not a finance expert. Tune in to this insightful talk with Danielle Hayden today. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share ..read more

Every consultant wants to attract clients. It is that element that keeps the consulting business going. In this episode, Mindy Weinstein, the Founder of Market Mindshift, shares how consultants can use The Power of Scarcity to influence customers’ decisions and attract better clients. She explains the psychology behind scarcity, which consultants should correctly and ethically use to influence potential clients. Drive customer’s into your business not just by playing hard-to-get but also giving value to yourself and your business. This episode is well-packed with Mindy’s wisdom on sales and ma ..read more

Referrals can be a great avenue in building your consulting business. But how can you achieve that? In this episode, Jaime Klein, Founder and CEO of Inspire Human Resources, discusses how thought leadership creates consulting referrals. She shares with Michael Zipursky how these have helped build her business by putting her networks and relationships to work. She explains that the more people you bring to help you in running your consulting business, the more it can flourish and grow. Find out more with Jaime Klein in this informative episode. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review ..read more

Are you considering a career shift? Keep in mind that you don’t have to go far from your industry just to find the right one. Consulting is a great choice, and it can elevate your career to a completely different level. Nabeel Mahmood, Founding Partner at Mahmood Ventures, joins Michael Zipursky to talk about his journey from the realm of corporate to the world of consulting. He shares his stories of business success, advising various companies on effective technology adoption. Tune in as Nabeel sheds light on how to make your mark in your industry through consulting. Love the show ..read more

Business is a war between problems and solutions. As a business owner, imagination is the best weapon to bring in this war. Imagination is the most crucial ingredient to success. In this episode, Martin Reeves, the co-author of The Imagination Machine: How to Spark New Ideas and Create Your Company’s Future, shares his insights on the principles of the consulting craft. Martin argues that the skill needed for improving problem-solving is the skill of abstraction or drilling down. This skill has been at the forefront of his mind since he started his career. Find the true value of imag ..read more

In the consulting space, your world revolves around human interaction. So when growing your business, we must also look at human behavior, what motivates them, and how we can leverage that. In today’s episode, Melina Palmer, CEO of The Brainy Business, explains how behavioral economics for consultants helps grow the business. She explains how presenting information makes a difference in consulting because bad framing does not motivate anyone to take action. Melina also touches on some key concepts to help grow your business. Tune in to this episode now! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review ..read more

If you know how to unlock scalability, you already have the key to building a successful consulting business. What is the right way to do this while managing market competition and dealing with challenges in brand building? That’s what we’re here to find out! In this episode, Michael Zipursky is joined by Chris Ronzio, Founder and CEO of Trainual. He shares how process unlocks scalability for consultants, allowing them to expand and grow exponentially. He shares the impact of having a strong, stable process and how to get started with establishing one. Chris also drops information bo ..read more

Consumers are an essential part of any consulting business. Ensuring they have the best customer journey will help you keep going and growing. How do you consistently deliver an excellent experience to them when they get your services? In this episode, Michael Zipursky welcomes George Bryant, the host of The Mind Of George Show. They discuss how to design the best customer journey and why marketing is a two-way value-based long-term relationship. Learn how to create an equal ground endowed on a relationship agnostic of the traction with George Bryant today! Tune in, take notes, and s ..read more

Do you want to transition from employee to consultant? Do you want to know the best exit strategies for doing so? In this episode, Dr. Nika White shares her experiences building a successful consulting business and what it took her to make such a transition. She’s here to help many people who are just starting to figure out how to take control of their lives by leaving their corporate roles in favor of building their own business. Tune in now and learn the best from the best!  Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast ..read more