Smart Gets Paid: Business Coaching for Women Consultants

You already know who you want to work with. You've known for a while. But saying it out loud, committing to it, building your whole business around it? That feels like a risk you're not sure you can take. Abby McAdams, founder of ASM Communications, felt the same way, and she did it anyway. Here's what happened when she did, and what it could look like for you too.   — When you're ready to break t...

What do clients actually need right now? How are they making decisions? And what makes one consultant the obvious choice while another never hears back? April Uchitel, founder of The Board, sits on both sides of the table, working with clients and consultants alike, and in this conversation she's giving you the inside look. In this episode you'll hear how organizations are making decisions about o...

You're posting on LinkedIn. You're sending a newsletter. You're doing the things... and it's still not getting you the clients you want. If you've been working too hard at marketing for it not to be working, this episode is for you. Leah breaks down what's actually going on, the one thing not to do (even though every coach will tell you to do it), and the three shifts that actually move the needle...

If you're a consultant, you probably know the feast or famine cycle: you look at the next three, six, or nine months and it looks fine. But beyond that, you have no idea what's going to happen. That's the cycle most consultants live in. But it doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, Katy Goldstein, a PR consultant working with early-stage B2B tech companies, will share how she ended her own...

There's a hidden tax to living through hard times, and your business is paying it whether you notice or not. Today, a coaching call where one client starts to see hers. Listen in for what overwhelm has been doing in the background, and what it takes to come back without spiraling into shame.   — When you're ready to break through to the next revenue level in your consulting business, here are two...

You know the feeling. You're great at what you do. You've been doing it for years. And yet, the clients you want aren't finding you the way you thought they would by now. This episode is about why that's happening, and what the women who've cracked it are actually doing differently.   — When you're ready to break through to the next revenue level in your consulting business, here are two ways I ca...

Everyone's talking about AI, but what does it actually look like to use it in your consulting business in a way that moves the needle? Nina Willdorf, founder of Special Projects, shares how combining a clear methodology with the right AI tools helped her grow faster than she ever imagined. In this episode, you'll hear the specific strategies that made the biggest difference, the mindset shifts und...

We're at 130+ episodes! Not sure where to start? We've got you. We put together curated playlists of our best episodes by topic — pricing, mindset, LinkedIn, and more — so you can go deep on exactly what you need right now. The Pricing Playlist is out first, with new playlists dropping every couple of weeks. 👉 smartgetspaid.com/podcast — When you're ready to break through to the next revenue leve...

She had a client ready to move forward, she was the right person for the work, and had a number in mind. So why couldn't she send the proposal? In this coaching conversation, we unpack the real reason women consultants undercharge - and it has nothing to do with the client. It has everything to do with the negotiation happening inside your own head.   — When you're ready to break through to the ne...

What does it actually look like when you stop treating your consulting like a passion project and start treating it like a business? Rachel Huff-Doria found out. She didn't mean to start a business — she just started taking projects. For years, she trusted the universe. Until it didn't work anymore. Here's what changed, and what became possible. — When you're ready to break through to the next rev...

Most people think building a consulting business is about learning the right strategies. But Debra Boulanger sees it differently - she believes entrepreneurship isn't just what you do, it's a spiritual journey that changes who you are. In this conversation, we talk about the identity shift from corporate to business owner, what it really takes to succeed beyond the tactics everyone talks about, an...

When Kathy Guillory started her marketing consulting business, she fell into the same trap most consultants do: saying yes to everyone and working constantly. But a few years in, something shifted. She started blocking off entire days, staggering her clients differently, and asking CEOs a question that completely changed how they saw her. The result? She made more money than ever, and had the time...

Seeing more consultants in your space? Referrals slowing down? You're not imagining it. But here's the truth: if you do these four things consistently, you'll be in the top 1% of consultants. In this episode, learn what separates those consultants who continue to grow, from those who struggle in this new environment.   —   When you're ready to break through to the next revenue level in your consul...

Setting goals is easy. Reaching them? That's harder. In this episode, recorded at our Virtual Holiday Party for Women Consultants, I'm challenging you to do one thing tomorrow to reach your 2026 goals. Because you're much closer to possible than impossible. Let's make 2026 your most profitable year yet.   —   When you're ready to break through to the next revenue level in your consulting business,...

What happens when every month you have no idea what you're going to make that month? That's the reality for a lot of women consultants, and that was Stephanie Lowe's reality - even after her best year ever. Today, Stephanie is booked months out with a solid savings cushion. She's not holding her breath anymore. In this episode, you'll hear what changed - including the pipeline coverage math that m...

Ever feel like you’re not ready, not qualified, or not good enough to land the clients you want? That’s head trash — the doubts and stories that sound rational but quietly hold your business back. In this episode, you’ll hear a client wrestle with her own head trash, and you’ll hear Leah share hers too. What they uncover might sound uncomfortably familiar… and could change how you see your consult...

After accidentally finding herself in consulting, Carrie Bornstein started with small, one-off projects. But she knew they weren’t as fulfilling as bigger projects with bigger impact, and they wouldn’t get her where she wanted to be financially. In this episode, she shares how she began landing bigger, more impactful work, increased her income, and built a business that aligns with her values.   L...

Getting clients takes strategy, consistency, and, yes, mindset. In this live session with a group of consultants and fractional leaders, Leah shares three mindset shifts that can make getting clients (and running your business) feel a whole lot easier. You’ll want to write these down!   —   When you're ready to break through to the next revenue level in your consulting business, here are two ways...

Think you can’t grow your business right now? Think again. In this episode, consultant Danielle Amodeo shares how she quadrupled her revenue, filled her client roster for 18 months, and found the confidence to lead with her values, even in this economy. You’ll hear how she attracts the right clients, prices her work for value, and a simple exercise to feel less powerless and more in control right...

When you can do a lot of things in your consulting business, it’s hard to know where to focus, and even harder to say no to what doesn’t feel good. In this episode, Leah talks with consultant Summer Miller about getting clear on what she really wants to offer, pricing work based on its true lift, and designing a business that delivers both impact and warm fuzzies. If you’ve been saying “yes” too o...

Did you ‘accidentally’ start a consulting business? You’re not alone. In this episode, Leah shares the risks of not treating it like a business, three shifts to make it intentional and freeing, and stories from women who’ve been right where you are.   —   When you're ready to break through to the next revenue level in your consulting business, here are two ways I can help you.   1. Join The Academ...

At some point, nearly every woman consultant will feel burned out. In this episode, we're focusing on why, what we can do to prevent it, and how recover from it. Join Leah and burnout expert and Academy coach Brandy Zimmerman as they unpack the hidden challenges women consultants face. Discover six game-changing tools to reset stress, boost energy, and design a business that supports your well-bei...

What would change if you gave your business the same care, clarity, and strategy you give your clients? In this episode, technology strategist Stephanie Nelson shares how everything shifted when she started treating herself like her own client. This conversation might just change how you run your business.   —   When you're ready to break through to the next revenue level in your consulting busine...

What if the confidence to grow your consulting business could open doors in the rest of your life? That’s what happened to Juliana Spaven, a brand strategy consultant who used her voice in a whole new way... and ended up modeling. In this episode, we talk about visibility, reinvention, and the surprising ripple effects of owning what makes you exceptional.   —   When you're ready to break through...

In this episode, Leah chats with a woman who thought her business wasn’t working. But once we dug into what she was actually doing… Leah shared the secret that a lot of women consultants need to hear. Listen in to hear a personal story, a real coaching conversation, and a surprising truth that might change how you think about effort in your business.   —   When you're ready to break through to the...