Consulting Success Podcast

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...

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 consulti...

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...

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 mark...

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 f...

In this episode, we’re going to show you how to build your consulting firm into the fastest-growing one! Special guest  Monica Hernandez  walks you through how she built her consulting firm from scratch into one of the fastest-growing in the world, giving you all the tools you need to do it too! Monica Hernandez, the CEO of  MAS Global Consultant , helps other entrepreneurs find their voice and bu...

Your client would want to thrive in the economy. As a consultant, we should help them cross the borders towards their success with the help of our expertise. In this episode, Mike Rowlands, the CEO of Junxion Strategy, lends his expertise to consulting clients’ to deliver their wants and needs. The two things that Junxion focuses on that are critical to the overall business: are quality control an...

Choosing the right person to work with you is critical in business. It can be the factor that will drive your business into success or chaos. In this episode, Brian McComak, the CEO and Founder of Hummingbird Humanity, dives deep into employee hiring strategies for consulting business owners. He discusses the repositioning of Hummingbird to focus on organizational culture because that’s what you s...

The path to success may have several disruptions along the way. Although these disruptions may be an impasse, stepping back to slingshot forward can help you succeed. In today’s episode, Whitney Johnson, the founder of Disruption Advisors, takes a deep dive into how personal growth leads to growth in your consulting business. Whitney explains the cascading effect of how all that development from i...

Keynote speaking requires a unique skill set. It’s not an easy job, but how can you find joy in speaking and consulting in sales? Here to share his story is Rene Rodriguez . Rony is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, leadership advisor, and transformational speaker coach. In this episode with host Michael Zipursky, he shares insights from his book, Amplify Your Influence: Transform How You Co...

The workplace is never fixed, especially after the pandemic; it forces individuals to shift and adapt. Businesses that refuse to adapt are left behind. This episode with Gustavo Razzetti, the author of Remote Not Distant, enlightens us on how consultants build a fearless culture. He addresses the areas of culture to connect you with your team through remote collaboration. Gustavo also lays the roa...

Did you know that there are a lot of ways for marketers and consultants to create massive impact and help make the world a better place? In this episode,  Kindred Motes-Caso  shares his journey in philanthropy and how he realized that individuals across different industries could use their skills and expertise to drive social change. He is the Founder and Managing Director of  KM Strategies Group...

Every entrepreneur wants their business to be a huge success. But sometimes, even the best entrepreneurs get tired of the rat race in corporate. In this episode, Kim Crowder tells us how to avoid the pitfalls that most people fall into when they try to build a successful consulting business and get started on your path to freedom! Kim is a certified DEI and Six Sigma Leadership CEO, strategist, sp...

Everybody strives hard to become successful. But what does a successful consulting look like? In today’s episode, Brian Oulton , a top consulting coach, reveals everything. He shares his path of business development through pivoting from the challenges he faced. As a consultant, Brian discusses that you must market some potential clients. Because marketing and sales are like an ocean, they are wid...

If you want to start up a meaningful consulting practice, you need to understand what drives people at a human level. Know your client's motivation and know why you are being of service to them. Show up as your whole self and really try to add value to your clients. Understanding your full potential is key to meaningful practice. Join Michael Zipursky as he talks to the co-founder and CEO of the A...

Want to learn how to create winning consulting strategies? Then this episode is for you! Roger Martin , a trusted strategy advisor to CEOs worldwide, shares his journey and tips on navigating various scenarios and personalities to achieve a successful outcome for your consulting strategy. Join us in learning from his next-level experiences and what makes a winning consulting strategy! Love the sho...

Mindset is everything to succeed in life. The mindset either leads you to your goal or holds you back. In this episode of Consulting Success Podcast, Nina Cooke , a coach in Clarity Coaching Program, shares her insights on overcoming the self-limiting beliefs that hold you back from succeeding. Along with her wisdom, one of her approaches to personal development is building an agreement between th...

The single biggest determinant of how good your ideas are is the quantity of your ideas. Entrepreneurs get stuck so much on the quality of their ideas when they should just be doing more ideas. Have options and quantity in everything you do. You're not just going down one narrow straight path. It's okay to deviate from that and pave your own path. This is exactly what our guest today did.   Join M...

Are you having trouble bringing clients to buy? How should you bring offers to your clients? In today’s episode, the CEO of  LeanStack ,  Ash Maurya , sits with Michael Zipursky to share his insights on how you can create consulting offers clients will buy. Publishing valuable content helps move your business forward, but that’s not where the whole discussion ends. Through conversations, patterns...

Leading an organization is a big responsibility. But it does not mean we have to drown and stretch ourselves too thin. Even better, we can actually lead without working (and being) neck-deep in the company. Sounds impossible? Let  Mandi Ellefson  of  Hands-Off CEO  share how you can run your business profitably without you! In this episode, she joins Michael Zipursky to tell us all about their com...

As a consultant, why should you write a book? What does it do for you? In today’s episode, Stacy Ennis , the CEO and Founder of the Nonfiction Book School , shares the internal and external benefits of writing a book. Writing content incurs your expertise in the area, but the internal benefits are the driver beyond the writing process. Stacy talks about how you can write a book and explains why co...

As a consultant, it can be very challenging to stand out in a world overloaded with content. Right now, people have the power to just Google you up and decide whether or not they want to work with you. So instead of trying to communicate with everyone, focus on your strengths. Share your story and be transparent because people want to work with people they can relate to.    Join Michael Zipursky a...

Can you close a sale quickly with your sales strategies right now? Listen to your host Michael Zipursky as he talks with   Nikki Rausch  about selling made simple for consultants through effective sales conversations to get more clients and generate more income! Nikki has unique skills and techniques in providing value to ideal clients. In this episode, she shares how you can be prepared to shift...

Building relationship is key to bringing clients to your door. This principle will help maximize those clients who are also interested in what you sell, so when you leverage your relationships, you also generate ongoing sales opportunities. In this episode, Bob Burg , author of Endless Referrals , shares his secrets to unlock endless consulting referrals. By following a process of predictably achi...

Tap into more significant opportunities and watch yourself grow professionally. Join your host Michael Zipursky as he talks with Robert Chen about selling your expertise, winning deals, and becoming a rainmaker. Rainmaking skills contribute a lot in an organization because it drives huge revenue for a company through communication strategies in bringing on new clients. In this episode, Robert shar...