Consulting Success Podcast

Do you want to know how to build effective teams and benefit from conflict?  Liane Davey , known as the “Teamwork Doctor,” has worked with 26 Fortune Global 500 companies. She joins Michael Zipursky to share how you can be a valuable asset to your team. Don’t be afraid to tell your clients or colleagues what they don’t want to hear, especially when you know they’re doing it wrong, so you can...

In the vast ocean that is the internet, making yourself seen is not that easy, not only because of the tight competition but also of the ever-changing and evolving algorithms. So what are the most practical and effective ways to leverage your content despite these complications? Michael Zipursky presents seven steps on how to make your content creation process actually reach your audience and make...

Many consultants shy away from pricing their services at a certain amount, thinking they don't deserve it. A. Nicole Campbell, the CEO of Build Up Advisory Group, tells you otherwise. In this episode, she joins Michael Zipursky to share with us her journey into starting her own consulting firm and explains how you can price your consulting services according to the value you provide to your client...

Given what's happening globally, offering remote services has become the new approach for many industries. There's an opportunity here for every consultant, advisor, and any other professional offering their services. However, one noticeable trend is that many of these professionals are starting to discount their fees, including consultants. Michael Zipursky answers an important question on today'...

As a consulting firm, how can you differentiate yourself and stand out from the noise to attract your ideal clients?  Charles Demontigny , the founder of  Fluxion , has some great nuggets of wisdom for you in this episode. Sitting down with Michael Zipursky, he shares his career journey with us—from leaving a company that got acquired to starting his own—and what he did to position himself for suc...

Many people leave their corporate jobs to go out on their own and start a consulting business. But what if it’s the other way around and you find yourself with a very lucrative job offer, should you take that offer and leave consulting? On today’s podcast Michael Zipursky tackles this question. Continue building your income without being pulled down. Learn when you should leave consulting or stay...

Consulting contract comprises the consultant's and client's commitment to be fulfilled, such as the deliverables and fees. Michael Zipursky brings a leader in consulting services, Karen Jenkins , the President and CEO of KRJ Consulting , to talk about how she entered the consulting world and how to win and deliver high-value consulting contracts. Karen shares how she carries her marketing skill se...

For many business owners, their business is the culmination of their life's work and a primary source of wealth. Therefore, you will want to maximize the value through a combination of planning and timing when thinking about how to sell it later on. On today's show,  Domenic Rinaldi  is with Michael Zipursky to discuss how to build a solid exit plan and start for a sale before the company wishes t...

You can’t create more time in a day, and yet some people accomplish a lot more than others. Why? One of the most common reasons is that they delegate tasks. They don’t do everything themselves. On today’s show, Michael Zipursky presents an exercise that you can go through to identify opportunities to use systems to take your consulting business to the next level. This is a process he’s gone throug...

Leaving a corporate job and taking the leap of faith to be on your own can be both scary and exciting.  Anne Sugar  definitely went through all those emotions when she made the decision to leave the corporate world to start her own coaching and consulting firm, advising top leaders at companies including TripAdvisor, GM, Delta, and many others. To create positive action in the coaching process, An...

One of the greatest things that hold consultants back is the fear of taking imperfect action. Too often, we get obsessed about how everything should perfect before we even think about starting something even as simple as a webinar. We want to be sure enough people will attend and that every last detail is in order. Guess what? It will never be perfect. Not every person you reach out to will be att...

Why should branding matter to consultants? After all, it wouldn’t matter what specific messaging you’re putting out as long as you have that intent to help people, right? Dead wrong. In this episode, Michael Zipursky and his guest drum in the importance of honing down into a niche and becoming an expert in it to be able to expand your earning potential.  Steve Morris  is an advisor, author, and sp...

Retaining clients is undoubtedly challenging for many businesses, and that’s why Michael Zipursky was shocked to learn that one of theirs has been with him for ten years! For him, this boils down to the influence of follow-ups. He explains how they could have the opportunity to lose connection with this client, but follow-ups allowed them to keep the curiosity and engagement burning. He, therefore...

We all have the potential to change our lives better than it is now. But, admittedly, many of us need guidance on how to achieve that. In this episode,  Nick Jankel  shows you the power of transformational leadership. He joins Michael Zipursky to tell us all about it with his experiences and the wisdom gained through that as a leadership coach, speaker, and consultant. He also shares his own start...

Many successful companies look to support their growth through marketing. Yet, many consultants are still hesitant to invest in this important business aspect. In this episode, Michael Zipursky takes you deep into marketing, particularly of the importance of your customer’s lifetime value. This growth metric proves to be particularly helpful if you wish to not only get your clients' stay but also...

Many for-profits and nonprofits are making a lot of impact in the world without getting the attention that they deserve. But getting attention is not just something to feel good about; you need to build it intentionally if you are to spread word about your good deeds, get more revenue and be able to help even more people. At  The Boreland Group , CEO  Jennefer Witter  and her team help organizatio...

Reaching your audience is pretty impossible if you are bombarding them with bland sales messages. Michael Zipursky calls every entrepreneur to provide solutions to their target market instead of simply trying to close a sales deal, allowing them to gain that sought-after trust. If you can make yourself available to help at all times rather than being a salesperson, people gravitate towards you in...

As people become more successful in their consulting business, marketing often becomes the first casualty. This mindset would have it that since you’re in a great place now where you’re getting clients and you’re busy delivering, why bother spending your time on marketing efforts? Understandably, marketing isn’t the most enjoyable of processes, but the more successful consultants recognize at some...

This year has certainly been one of the most challenging ones in living memory. Michael Zipursky sends a personal message to all consultants and does a 2020 review with eyes of gratitude and positivity. He underlines the resiliency developed by businesses in the time of pandemic and how they found growth despite the losses. Michael also shares how his own team grew, from the new additions to his g...

Do you want to know how you can grow your business without feeling overwhelmed? The answer is so much closer than you think. Michael Zipursky explains why you must build a team. In this bonus episode, he talks about the tendency of many business leaders to do everything themselves. He emphasizes the need to create a system and bring on team members so you can do things at your highest and best use...

Many people in the corporate world who are getting plump salaries and great benefits are comfortable enough to stay the course until they hang up their hats. But some who have put in the hours and paid their dues yearn for something more. Dan Pontefract  was one of those, and for him, that something more was starting his own consulting business. Dan is a leadership strategist, keynote speaker, and...

Determining your base rate usually involves considering the rates of your competitors and discovering potential costs for each client. But if you want to achieve better results, you must be aware of other important factors to include in your value-based pricing calculations. Michael Zipursky explains the two forms of value and how they can be used together: the tangible (sales and revenue) and the...

It is a given that entrepreneurs already have their goals and motivation set even before jumping into the business stage. And for those who do not know how to apply these into their day-to-day life to actually get results,   Jeff Standridge  believes what they need is just one good consulting offer. Michael Zipursky sits down with the Managing Director of  Innovation Junkie , talking about how the...

With so many things to monitor and take care of in a consulting business, most people who work in this industry do not know where and how to start. Michael Zipursky shares the most effective business development activities every consultant must try to improve their processes. By having a well-designed strategy centered on outreach, consistent follow-up, and content creation, every consultant can p...

Good business communication skills are essential for any leader in any organization. For the past 15 years, this has been the specialty of  Deborah Riegel , a keynote speaker, author and leadership consultant who has worked with such organizations as Amazon, Kraft and the US Army. Aside from being a top-rated consultant, Deb also teaches leadership communication as an Instructor at the Wharton Bus...