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Apr 2024
42m 23s

The Strategic Advantage Of Solo Consulta...

CONSULTING SUCCESS
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Struggling to scale your consulting business without sacrificing your core values?  This episode is for you! Join Michael as he interviews Cathy Gillespie, a consultant who helps companies design and develop effective learning experiences. Cathy shares her secrets for growing a thriving consulting business that prioritizes both profit and purpose. 


In this episode with Cathy, you’ll learn how to:

  • Grow your firm while maintaining your small, agile, and resourceful essence.
  • Utilize mentors to elevate and expand your consulting empire.
  • Cultivate a thriving referral system from your existing customer base.
  • Utilize an independent accreditation as your secret weapon for securing new clients.
  • Strategically remove yourself as the crux of operations.
  • Be bold enough to prioritize long-term triumphs over short-term gains, even when it's a tough pill to swallow.


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