Irresistible Consulting Moments Podcast

What do bunnies and begonias have to do with delighting your current clients and attracting new ones? More than you'd think, as explained in this podcast episode. Visit the original article https://www.davidafields.com/two-tips-to-massively-improve-your-consulting-firms-client-experience and leave your comments. 

Facing down a prospect's objections to your consulting proposal is never fun. But what if you could avoid many of them entirely? You can, as explained in this podcast episode. Visit the original article https://www.davidafields.com/objections-can-stymie-your-consulting-firms-bd-heres-how-to-avoid-many-of-them and leave your comments. 

An enthusiastic introduction to a prospect from a mutual contact is worth a thousand (or more) cold outreaches. It's also infinitely more valuable than a promised introduction that never materializes. That's why you'll find exactly the nugget you need to secure warm introductions in this podcast episode. Visit the original article https://www.davidafields.com/the-works-every-time-consulting-firm-i...

When a prospect asks you why your consulting firm is better than other firms, you probably leave the conversation feeling like you didn't handle it quite right. There's a good reason why and an even better response to that situation outlined in this podcast episode. Visit the original article https://www.davidafields.com/the-right-response-to-what-makes-your-consulting-firm-better and leave your c...

A lot of companies make a mistake that costs them customers. Fortunately, as the leader of a small consulting practice you can gain awareness, start taking countermeasures and avoid the costly mistake by listening to this podcast episode. Visit the original article https://www.davidafields.com/is-this-misstep-costing-your-consulting-firm-clients and leave your comments. 

Happy New Year! How can you make 2025 the year that you win oodles of projects and your consulting revenue skyrockets? By following the advice in this podcast episode. Visit the original article https://www.davidafields.com/whats-important-right-now-to-sell-more-consulting-services and leave your comments. 

First impressions matter, and the way you start your projects will set the tone for your entire consulting engagement with a client. That's why you should incorporate the recommendations in this podcast episode. Visit the original article https://www.davidafields.com/7-steps-to-kick-off-every-consulting-project-perfectly and leave your comments. 

Your consulting practice is good. Nay, I'd say it's excellent (because I have faith in you). But are you progressing toward the pinnacle of consulting firm excellence? You'll know once you listen to (and act on) this podcast episode. Visit the original article https://www.davidafields.com/this-is-the-pinnacle-of-consulting-firm-excellence and leave your comments. 

Winning consulting business involves asking a lot of questions. Some feel easy to ask whereas others can feel quite uncomfortable. Fortunately, there's an easy way to make even the most delicate information easy to solicit, and you'll find it in this podcast episode. Visit the original article https://www.davidafields.com/how-to-gain-critical-delicate-information-from-prospective-consulting-prospe...

Unless your consulting firm relies fully on one-and-done projects, you know that winning follow-on and pull-through projects from your current clients is the bees knees. But are you attracting all the additional engagements you could from your current clients? You certainly will up your odds if your follow the tips in this podcast episode. Visit the original article https://www.davidafields.com/5-...

Perhaps 2024 was a tough year for you and your firm even though you're awesome. Or, because you're awesome, perhaps you had a breakthrough year. Either way you can make next year truly extraordinary by answering the seven questions posed in this podcast episode. Visit the original article https://www.davidafields.com/make-next-year-your-consulting-firms-best-year-yet-with-these-3-simple-steps and...

Some people are natural-born super-connectors. For the rest of us, though, to create the connections that will lead to a thriving consulting practice we can turn to the tips in this podcast episode. Visit the original article https://www.davidafields.com/connections-are-everything-for-your-consulting-firm-how-to-make-connecting-easy and leave your comments. 

Thought Leadership confers all manner of benefits on your consulting practice. Fortunately, it's not difficult to start establishing yourself as a Thought Leader, as explained in this podcast episode. Visit the original article https://www.davidafields.com/thought-leadership-boiled-down-to-a-few-easy-steps and leave your comments. 

Certain Business Development techniques apply only if your consulting firm works with large clients. Perhaps the most fun of those large client techniques is the simple, effective application of Triangulation, which is explained in this podcast episode. Visit the original article https://www.davidafields.com/how-to-win-more-consulting-projects-using-triangulation and leave your comments. 

What is the DNA of a leader of a small consulting firm? This episode outlines the personal building blocks of a rewarding, lucrative career shepherding a practice with anywhere from one to 200 employees. Visit the original article https://www.davidafields.com/the-perfect-consulting-firm-leader and leave your comments. 

Finding new decision-makers who will buy from your consulting firm can seem like a daunting task. But it doesn't have to be. There's a very good chance a ready source of new decision-makers is within easy reach. You just need to connect to them using the approaches outlined in this podcast episode. Visit the original article https://www.davidafields.com/7-ways-to-find-the-easiest-buyer-for-your-co...

As the leader of a small consulting firm, you may occasionally (or frequently) run into a prospective client that seems to favor the idea of engaging a big, brand-name consulting firm. Other than highlighting your obviously superior chocolate gifts, how can you explain the disadvantages of large consulting firms? For starters, reminding your prospects of the points in this podcast episode. Visit t...

Hooray, you've won a consulting project! Uhm... now what? What should you do within the first five minutes of winning the engagement? Within the first five days? The answers are in this podcast episode. Visit the original article https://www.davidafields.com/the-7-steps-to-take-immediately-after-your-consulting-firm-wins-a-project and leave your comments. 

Ideally, your clients know what they Need and they Want your consulting firm to address their issue. But when your prospect's Wants and Needs are misaligned, then follow the L.I.F.T. approach outlined in this podcast episode. Visit the original article https://www.davidafields.com/want-vs-need-which-is-right-for-successful-consulting-firms and leave your comments. 

Sometimes clients point to an undeniable business downturn as their reason for rejecting your consulting proposal. Your best response in those cases is revealed in this podcast episode. Visit the original article https://www.davidafields.com/a-consulting-prospect-says-no-because-his-business-is-down-two-opposing-responses and leave your comments. 

Letting prospects know you're in high demand, your calendar is tight and your firm's dance card is full could make you look even more attractive. On the other hand, it could also put clients off. The right answer to whether you should present your firm as a scarce resource is revealed in this podcast episode. Visit the original article https://www.davidafields.com/should-your-consulting-firm-play-...

All your days are sunny and full of endless successes, laughter and joy, right? Oh, wait, you run a consulting practice and you're human... so, I guess not every day is picture perfect. Down days can have a surprisingly strong and lasting impact on your consultancy, which is why you'll want to recover quickly using the tips in this podcast episode! Visit the original article https://www.davidafiel...

The most important characteristic you should look for in your prospects is, surprisingly, not at the top of most consulting firms' list. Yet, in retrospect, it will seem obvious. ("In retrospect" is after you listen to this podcast episode!) Visit the original article https://www.davidafields.com/the-1-attribute-of-every-consulting-firms-best-prospects and leave your comments. 

Marketing your consulting firm is an investment. Are you getting the most out of your hard-won time and money? You will if you follow the advice in this podcast episode. Visit the original article https://www.davidafields.com/how-to-make-your-consulting-firms-marketing-vastly-more-effective and leave your comments. 

Winning projects for your consulting firm requires a lot of Yeses. Sometimes, though, it's even more important to ferret out the Nos. Your practice will grow faster when you seek the Nos explained in this podcast episode. Visit the original article https://www.davidafields.com/three-nos-to-look-for-when-pursuing-consulting-projects and leave your comments.