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The #1 podcast for entrepreneurial consultants who want to build a profitable, scalable and strategic consulting business. With endless competition, ever-growing market demands, and a fast-paced digital world, gaining success in the consulting industry can feel challenging. If you're ready to realize your full potential and want to learn the best practices, principles and strategies to run a successful consulting business be sure to tune into the Consulting Success Podcast. Trusted by tens o ...
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How To Build A Superstar Consulting Brand With Damon Holowchak: Podcast #239
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If everything's been done and everybody's doing everything right, how can you stand out and build a superstar consulting brand? Michael Zipursky welcomes Damon Holowchak, the CEO of Super Collider Consulting Inc. The key is to identify what you stand for. Why do you do what you do? Then, you need to apply that to your brand on a functional, operati…
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How to Replace Yourself & Scale Your Consulting Business with Sarah McVanel: Podcast #238
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Do you want to scale your consulting business? Michael Zipursky welcomes Sarah McVanel, the President and founder of Greatness Magnified. Sarah shares that before you scale, you first need to discover if doing so will bring you joy. If you figure it will start by growing your team. Hire the best talent suited to your business, and never begrudge th…
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How To Turn Custom Consulting Work Into Clear-Cut Offerings With Jack Milroy: Podcast #237
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When you start your consulting business, you want to have clear-cut offerings for potential clients. This eliminates a lot of guesswork and makes things clear on both sides, making for a better business relationship. In this episode, Michael Zipursky talks about custom consultancy and clarity in your offerings with Jack Milroy. A veteran of the pol…
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Growing From Independent Consultant To Founder/CEO With Babita Devi Podcast #236
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What’s an important factor when growing from independent consultant to founder? Michael Zipursky welcomes Babita Devi, the Managing Director at bStrategic. Babita shares that building strong relationships is key. She never had to market her business because word of mouth was enough. But at the end of the day, it depends on your strength. The founde…
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From Getting Fired To Starting An Executive Coaching & Consulting Business With Jeff Mask: Podcast #235
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CEOs have the greatest impact on the business than anybody. This is why they need to be coached and consulted so that they can grow into something bigger. These CEOs need to build leaders within their companies for a brighter future. Stop being selfish, and start being selfless. Learn how executive consulting works with Michael Zipursky and his gue…
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Pivoting From Agency To Consultancy With Conner Galway: Podcast #234
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How do you get your first client when pivoting from agency to consultancy? Michael Zipursky welcomes Conner Galway, the President at Junction Consulting. Conner shares how he and his friends started blogging about the Olympic Hockey coming to their town. That’s when they gained traction, and the exposure led them to become a digital marketing agenc…
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Models & Data To Grow Your Consulting Business With Stéphane Hamel: Pocast #233
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Data analysis and models are very important to understand your business better. When you have a clear mastery and vision of it, you will be better in marketing, resulting in more customers and bigger revenue. In today’s episode, Stephane Hamel discusses how you can leverage data into growing your business. Stephane is a digital marketing and analyt…
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The Key to Diversity & Inclusion in Consulting with Michael Bach: Podcast #232
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Diversity and inclusion are two things that are becoming important in today's business world. Reaching these goals often means changing things for the better. Michael Zipursky talks to Michael Bach, the head of CCDI Consulting, to find out more. Michael dives into the waters of consulting services in the areas of inclusion, diversity, equity, and a…
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How To Grow & Sell Your Consulting Business Using Systems (Without Working 24/7) With Shannon Susko Podcast #231
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Shannon Susko's book, Metronomics, explains what systems your company needs to grow. Balancing strategy, execution, cash, cultural, cohesive, human, and leadership is very important. Learn how to unite these systems into one regimen that works for you and your team. Join Michael Zipursky as he talks to Shannon Susko about growing and selling your b…
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Overcoming Your Fear Of Public Speaking: Growing Your Consulting Business With Lauren Sergy: Podcast #230
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Anxiety can strike any time someone goes on stage to speak to a crowd. How does one move past these and how can you overcome your fear of public speaking? Michael Zipursky teams up with speaking and communications expert Lauren Sergy to explore breaking down the fear of public speaking and presenting. Lauren discusses her own struggles with public …
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From 7 Figure Consulting Business To Software CEO With Stuart Leo: Podcast #229
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Making the transition from a 7-figure consulting business to software CEO seems like a difficult pivot. This is one pivot that Stuart Leo has made with great success. In this episode, Michael Zipursky and Stuart, the CEO of Waymaker.io, discuss business pivots and evolution. Stuart looks back at the roots of his consulting business, what he learned…
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How To 10x The Demand For Your Consulting Services With Andrei Zinkevich: Podcast #228
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Consulting services are a dime a dozen in the business world. What does it take to stand out from the crowd? Michael Zipursky and Fullfunnel.io CEO Andrei Zinkevich take a look at what you can do to 10x the demand for your consulting business. From data to market research, building relationships and making use of communities, Andrei shares his valu…
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How To Use Web Analytics & Digital Marketing To Grow Your Consulting Business With Jim Sterne: Podcast #227
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How do you grow your consulting business using web analytics and digital marketing? Michael Zipursky welcomes Jim Sterne, the Founder of the Marketing Analytics Summit. He has over 25 years of experience in sales and marketing to share with us today. To maximize web analytics, narrow your focus on your target market. But data will be insufficient i…
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How To Build A 7-Figure Consulting Firm With Georges Chakar: Podcast #226
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How do you build a 7-figure consulting firm? Michael Zipursky presents Georges Chakar, the founder and CEO of LINK Advisory Group. The company implements strategies to foster commercial sustainability by transforming people and customers. Georges believes that rapid growth is not about strategy. Instead, it’s about the transformation that focuses o…
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How Consultants Can Use Failure To Futureproof Their Business With Colin Hunter: Podcast #225
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No one knows what the future brings. If uncertainty is a fact of life and business, then you should be ready to futureproof your business. Michael Zipursky discusses getting ready for the future with the CEO and founder of Potential Squared, Colin Hunter. Colin shares insights on the role of leadership and the importance of coaching and mentoring. …
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How Consultants Can Win More Request For Proposals (RFPs) With Lisa Rehurek: Podcast #224
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For complex projects that require subcontracting, a Request for Proposal is a great way to winnow out what companies to partner up with. An RFP, however, isn’t just a simple document that you send off and forget about. It requires a lot of groundwork, foresight, and mindset before you even start working. So how can a consultant ensure that they win…
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Creating A Purpose-Driven Consulting Business With Jenn Lim: Podcast #223
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How do you create a purpose-driven consulting business? By identifying your purpose and values. Michael Zipursky welcomes Jenn Lim, the CEO & Co-Founder of Delivering Happiness. Jenn talks with Michael that your long-term relationships grow when you stay true to who you are and are passionate about what you do. Creating an open dialogue environment…
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Building Powerful Consulting Peer Groups with Leo Bottary: Podcast #222
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Great things in business are never done by one person; they’re done by a team of people. To shed light on the premise of strength in numbers in forming powerful consulting peer groups, Michael Zipursky welcomes founder and managing partner at Peernovation, Leo Bottary. As a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator, Leo focuses on peer advantage in …
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Choice Architecture: How Consultants Make Better Business Decisions With Eric Johnson: Podcast #221
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How do you make better business decisions? By taking a look at the best information. Michael Zipursky’s guest in this episode is Eric Johnson, the director of the Center for Decision Sciences at Columbia Business School. Eric talks with Michael about how we often choose a decision and we don’t revisit it. For example, if the GPS tells us to go a ce…
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Using Data-Driven Marketing To Grow Your Consulting Business with Phillip Stutts: Podcast #220
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Winning The New Year: 5 Growth Levers For Entrepreneurial Consultants In 2022: Podcast #219
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2021 has been a tough and challenging year. But despite it all, we have to give it to ourselves for making it here—almost greeting the new year ahead. It is time to learn from the past and look forward to a new and better future. Let us win the new year as host Michael Zipursky discusses the five growth levers we need to reach our goals as entrepre…
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Unconventional PR Strategies To Get Consulting Clients with Darian Kovacs: Podcast #218
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Many people take their marketing strategies for granted, and thus continue using old, ineffective techniques. Setting aside tactics that do not work in favor of unconventional PR strategies is always recommended. However, most businesses are afraid to get out of their comfort zones. Michael Zipursky is joined by Darian Kovacs, who shares the incred…
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How To Build A Sustainable Consulting Business With Kate Gaertner: Podcast #217
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How do you build a sustainable consulting business? One effective way is to keep your carbon footprint low. Michael Zipursky’s guest in this episode is Kate Gaertner, the Founder and CEO of TripleWin Advisory. Kate talks with Michael about how the pandemic changed how the consulting business works. If before, business travels and face-to-face meeti…
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The Mindset Of Successful Consulting Leaders With Michelle Ray: Podcast #216
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What is the mindset of successful consulting leaders? The key is to understand the reality in front of you. Michael Zipursky’s guest in this episode is Michelle Ray, the CEO and Founder of Lead Yourself First Enterprises. Michelle talks with Michael about how leadership is about knowing what you need to do in this current environment. To achieve th…
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Pulling the Right Levers for Rapid Consulting Revenue Growth with Felix Velarde: Podcast #215
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Growing the revenue of your consulting business is not an easy task. There are many ways to do this whether it be marketing yourself better or having a clear proposition. Launch your consulting business by pulling the right levers with your host Michael Zipursky and his guest Felix Velarde. Felix is the CEO of The 2Y3X Programme. He is also the aut…
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How Consultants Can Create & Implement Winning Business Strategies With Christian Stadler: Podcast #214
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The only way to prevail as a small consulting firm is to do something different. In this episode, Christian Stadler talks with host Michael Zipursky about the winning business strategies you can use to grow, adapt, and beat your competition. Christian is the Professor of Strategic Management at Warwick Business School. One exercise is the nightmare…
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Timeless Marketing Principles For Consultants (Get More Long-Term Clients) with Larry Robertson: Podcast #213
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Everyone will benefit from having long-term clients who will always return to you and even refer others to work with you. But garnering such individuals is not so easy to accomplish. For Larry Robertson, getting ideal customers boils down to the value you are delivering, not just the profits you are earning. Joining Michael Zipursky, the Founder of…
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How to Design a Consulting Business You and Your Clients Love with Jonathan Fields: Podcast #212
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While business success and happiness seem exclusive, it is possible to design a successful consulting business that you and your clients will be happy about. Best-selling author and founder of the Good Life Project Jonathan Fields sits down with host Michael Zipursky as they talk about the fundamental nature of work, transforming yourself, self-awa…
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How to Build Marketing & Sales Skills as a Technical Consultant with Heather Couture: Podcast #211
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If you are learning something beneficial for you, stick with it. If you have zero experience in sales and marketing while running a business, take time to learn it. Heather Couture is the owner and machine learning consultant of Pixel Scientia Labs, and she learned how to sell. Learn why and how she got into AI machine learning. Discover how she bu…
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Relationship-Building Mastery for Consultants with Martin Stadelmeyer: Podcast #210
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Relationship-building is a fundamental aspect of running a business. So how does one go about it? In this episode, joining Michael Zipursky is Martin Stadelmeyer of AMBE Engineering, LLC. Having previous experience with companies like Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz, Martin has the experience and the connection most people in the industry aspire to ha…
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Corporate to Consultant: How Managers & Executives Transition to Consulting with Tom Tonkin: Podcast #209
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Stories of executives who transition to consulting are not that uncommon. But how does one successfully venture out of corporate? Joining Michael Zipursky is Tom Tonkin. Tom is the co-founder of The Sales Conservatory and CEO of The Conservatory Group, a management consulting firm where you help businesses with their management, leadership, and sal…
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Why Systems Equal Freedom for Consultants (& How to Start Systemizing Your Business) with David Jenyns: Podcast #208
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Many business owners and entrepreneurs often can’t be bothered to put in a system. This is a mistake, David Jenyns believes, and in this episode, he discusses why you need to start systematizing your business. David is a systems devotee who went on to found systemHUB.com and started a movement called SYSTEMology. Today, he joins Michael Zipursky to…
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The Science of Building Trust with Clients for Consultants with Sandra Sucher: Podcast #207
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Trust is the foundation of any relationship. This is exceptionally true when it comes to business. You need to establish trust within your team, clients, and customers to grow. So how do you build that trust? Sandra Sucher is a Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School and an internationally known researcher on trust. She recently…
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Building Systems to Scale Your Consulting Business with Joshua Schultz: Podcast #206
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When starting a consulting business, you should always look to build systems. Where most small businesses think that systems only exist in big companies, Joshua Schultz believes otherwise. In fact, he encourages small businesses to have a system mindset. Joshua is the Director of Data Services at Pacific Air Industries. He is also a contracted Supp…
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How to Set & Achieve Strategic Goals as a Consultant with Dave McKeown: Podcast #205
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What are strategic goals? How do they impact your business? What do you need to do to hit these goals? Our guest in this episode knows the answer to these questions and will gladly share it with everyone. Michael Zipursky sits down to interview the CEO of Outfield Leadership and author of The Self-Evolved Leader, Dave McKeown, about learning to set…
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The Mindset You Need to Succeed in Consulting with Dan Burgos: Podcast #204
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Starting your own consulting business isn’t easy. You need a couple of key mindsets if you want to succeed. Danilo “Dan” Burgos is the President and CEO of Alphanova Consulting. He started his business by being a good and effective leader—a leader that empowers and supports his people. He also never took no for an answer and stepped out of his comf…
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Consulting with Love (Instead of Fear) with Renée Smith: Podcast #203
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What do you think is the most important job of a leader? It's to eliminate fear from the workplace and fill it with love. Michael Zipursky's guest today is Renée Smith, the Founder and CEO at A Human Workplace. Renée talks with Michael about how we are at our best as human beings when cared for. When we know we belong, we matter, and we contribute,…
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Creating A Harmonious Work-Life Integration in Your Consulting Business with Michele Benton: Podcast #202
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A business owner's success is typically measured by their revenue growth, the number of followers, and overall reputation. However, one important element is usually ignored: a proper work-life balance. Michael Zipursky delves into this topic with Michele Benton, President of lime, LLC. She explains how rejecting the devoted worker mindset allows he…
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How to Hire and Optimize Your Consulting Team with Ex-Olympic Coach Mike Zani: Podcast #201
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Having the right consulting team is critical to establishing a strong and stable organization and, ultimately, a successful business. Today’s guest is Mike Zani, CEO of The Predictive Index, a talent optimization platform that helps businesses build high-performing teams and cultures. He joins host Michael Zipursky to share the aspects of an indivi…
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How the Founders of Consulting Success Use Values to Supercharge Consulting Businesses: Podcast #200
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Most business owners tend not to see the importance of establishing values. However, business values are the compass that ensures your organization aligns with whatever vision you have for the company. Joining Michael Zipursky in this special episode is his cousin and co-founder of Consulting Success, Sam Zipursky. Together, they share the values b…
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How to Keep Your Consulting Business Safe & Secure with Gary Peace: Podcast #199
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With everything online, it's easy to be paranoid over privacy. It’s important to secure your business. You’ll never know if someone is watching you online. Maybe you opened a malicious email and you get hacked. Or a stranger who added you two weeks ago could just be using you for more information. Information and credentials are what they're really…
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Consulting for Creatives: How to Build a Creative Consulting Business with Bobby Gillespie: Podcast #198
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What is the first step to building a creative consulting business? Learn how to find motivation within yourself. Michael Zipursky’s guest in this episode is Bobby Gillespie, founder and President of The PROPR Design. Bobby shares with Michael how people were questioning his move when he left his last job. Even his parents were unsure, even when the…
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BONUS: How to Sell Consulting Services (Like Lemonade)
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Selling a physical product cannot be too far off from selling a service. Michael Zipursky realized this firsthand, piecing together techniques that will allow consultants to sell their services like they’re an actual physical product. In this brief yet packed bonus episode, Michael teaches you how to sell consulting services like lemonade. He takes…
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How to Build Predictable Systems & Process for Your Consulting Business with David Allara: Podcast #197
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Building predictable systems for your consulting business is a must. When you follow the right systems, you’ll be blown away by the results. Michael Zipursky’s guest today is David Allara, the Managing Director of konnectus. David talks with Michael about how the first step should always be listening. You need to listen to your customers, peel back…
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How to Become the Trusted Advisor to Consulting Clients with Charles Green: Podcast #196
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Strategic consultants help the company thrive and achieve marketing goals through identifying and analyzing business processes. That’s why this expertise is in demand in every business. Join Michael Zipursky and the Founder of Trusted Advisor Associates, Charles Green, as they delve into creating real and authentic conversations with real decision-…
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Business Storytelling: How to Tell Your Consulting Story with Janine Kurnoff: Podcast #195
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People in business are turned off by storytelling because they think it takes too much work. But storytelling is a very important tool to have so that you can build your audience. You don't have to be super personal in your story; you just need to humanize it. To help in building your story, join your host, Michael Zipursky and his guest, Janine Ku…
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BONUS: Strategic Growth: From Solo Consultant to Building a Team: Podcast #41
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Solo consultants often strike out on their own because they want more freedom and flexibility. That’s why they shy away from the idea of building a team. In this bonus episode, Michael Zipursky talks about how you’ll come to a point where your business grows so much you can’t handle it by yourself anymore. Try as you might, you’ll burn out with com…
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The Roadmap to Mastery in Consulting with Rob Malec: Podcast #194
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The consulting business is all about helping and empowering people. That’s why consulting mastery lies in one important thing: the desire to serve instead to sell. Michael Zipursky sits down with Rob Malec, President of Businessworks Consulting, Inc., to discuss the roadmap he crafted and followed towards success. He talks about his journey from be…
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From Anthropology PhD to Consulting CEO with Andi Simon: Podcast #193
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An anthropologist is someone who studies the aspects of humans in past and present societies. How do you combine that into business? Corporate anthropologist, Andi Simon, has the answer. Andi is the Founder and CEO of Simon Associates Management Consultants. She is also the author of Rethink: Smashing the Myths of Women in Business. In this episode…
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Consulting on Wheels: Building a Consulting Business from an RV with Mark Treichel: Podcast #192
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Have you ever wanted to work and live in an RV? Imagine exploring the world, meeting different people, and experiencing different cultures. You can do all of that and still work on your business from your RV. This is what Mark Treichel does for a living. After 33 years of hard work, Mark retired from the National Credit Union Administration. He bou…
