Russell Pearson

Your Consulting Business Podcast

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Your Consulting Business Podcast provides weekly thoughts, ideas, and insights for creating a Consulting Business that aligns with a Lifestyle you LOVE.Hosted by Business Advisor, Blacksmith, and Father of three, Russell Pearson, this podcast delivers a unique perspective on consulting. The business of running it and the practice of doing it. Whether you've been a consultant for decades or aspiring to step up into the sector, this podcast has something for you.

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Russell Pearson

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Business

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

How to Speak So Executives Pay Attention 09.07.2026

Free Consulting Resources available at: https://russellpearsonprograms.com Get the Book: https://businessofexpertise.com/book Master executive communication with these five proven rules. Learn how to adjust your style when presenting to C-suite leaders effectively. Communicating with executives requires a specific approach that often differs from standard professional interactions. This video brea...

Persuasion Skills for Consultants 08.07.2026

Free Consulting Resources available at: https://russellpearsonprograms.com Get the Book: https://businessofexpertise.com/book Learn how to build credibility using an ancient ethos persuasion model to grow your consulting business. Master the art of trust. This breakdown focuses on the concept of Ethos and why it is the most critical element for anyone working as a consultant, mentor, or coach. If...

Consultant, Coach, Mentor or Advisor? How to Choose Your 7‑Figure Expertise Model 23.06.2026

Free Consulting Resources available at: https://russellpearsonprograms.com Get the Book: https://businessofexpertise.com/book There are people building businesses around their expertise that generate more than $500K a year, with profit margins as high as 90%. Not because they are working harder. Because they have chosen the right delivery model. For someone who has spent decades inside a professio...

This One Networking Mistake Costs Thousands 16.06.2026

New Consulting Business Guide: https://russellpearsonprograms.com/strategic-position-book/ Get the Book: https://businessofexpertise.com/book Today, Russell Pearson is discussing networking mistakes that are costing consultants, opportunities, time, and thousands of dollars that should be going into their back pockets. Learn to avoid these mistakes and instead follow the tips in this episode so th...

A Guide to Positioning Your Expertise for What Comes Next 03.06.2026

Russell Pearson is back! And with change around the world accelerating, it's time to discuss how to position your expertise for success. In this episode, Russell brings over 30 years of business experience to give you the essentail keys to business positioning. We're not just talking taglines and positioning statements. This episode will show you how to place yourself where tomorrow's consulting b...

How to Make Your First Dollar as a Consultant (Without Getting Another Job) 29.04.2026

Making money as a consultant, especially your first dollar, is different than most other business models. So whether you're new to business or have run successful businesses in the past, the keys to a successful consulting sales process are contained in today's episode of the Your Consulting Business Podcast. Free Consulting Resources available at: https://russellpearsonprograms.com Get the Book:...

Becoming a Consultant? Pick from these 2 options. 21.04.2026

Want to know how to become a Consultant? Pick from these 2 options. Start a Consulting Business, or Become an Employed Consultant. Whichever you select, in this episode, Russell Pearson will show you the 3 things you'll need to get started in consulting in both options. Free Consulting Resources available at: https://russellpearsonprograms.com Get the Book: https://businessofexpertise.com/book Mor...

Trusted Advisor Status: Communication Skills for Consultants 14.04.2026

If you want to build Trusted Advisor Status and create more Authority in every room you walk into, then stop trying to prove yourself by making statements in new rooms. Instead, use the power of great questions to elevate your Communication Skills to become the go-to Consultant in your Industry. In this episode of the Consulting Business Podcast, Russell Pearson shares several useful frameworks to...

ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini: Which Wins for Consultants 07.04.2026

Which AI platform is the best for Consultants? Is it ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or something new? Discover how to use AI in your consulting business without locking yourself into a single platform. In this episode, Russell Pearson shows how to combine OpenRouter and n8n to access the best AI models on demand, automate repetitive tasks, and replace expensive tools like Zapier with flexible, scalable...

How to Consistently Get Consulting Clients (Without Relying on Referrals) 31.03.2026

Free Consulting Resources available at: https://russellpearsonprograms.com Get the Book: https://businessofexpertise.com/book Discover the Client Codex, a simple end-to-end framework to consistently win high-value consulting and advisory clients. In this episode of the Your Consulting Business Podcast, Russell Pearson walks through the Codex steps—Contacts, Opportunities, Design, Enrollment, and X...

How to Price Consulting Services - Fee Structures VS Perceived Value 24.03.2026

Isn't it interesting how one consultant charges one fee, and another consultant charges 10x that rate? Pricing in the world of consultants has often been confusing for many, because they believed it was based on some industry average or market rate. Well, today on the Your Consulting Business Podcast, Russell Pearson shows you how to price yourself based on how the market perceives value, rather t...

How to Start an Online Consulting Business (Pros, Cons & Setup Guide) 10.03.2026

Want to know how to start an Online Consulting Business? (Pros, Cons & Setup Guide) Free Consulting Resources available at: https://russellpearsonprograms.com Get the Book: https://businessofexpertise.com/book Russell Pearson works with hundreds of consultants across many different specialist sectors, and in this episode, he shares their considerations when running a consulting business online. Al...

How to Make Money as a Consultant 03.03.2026

Ever wondered how a Consultant actually makes their money? We're not talking about those institutional consultants, but a consultant who runs their own successful consulting business. Well, today on Your Consulting Business Podcast, Russell Pearson discusses what you really sell as a consultant and how it's different from what you may have done in the past. Also included in this episode: - Transit...

Empathy: The Skill That Makes Consultants Indispensable 24.02.2026

In this episode, Russell Pearson and empathy expert Daniel Murray reveal why human understanding, not just technical expertise, is now the ultimate competitive edge for consultants in an AI-saturated world. You'll learn how to use empathy to win trust, drive real change, and confidently transition from a successful career into a thriving consulting business. Discover more about Daniel Murray at: h...

Tired Consultant, Flat Messages? How to Put Your Real Energy Back into Your Work 18.02.2026

In this episode, I sit down with Ross O'Lochlainn, a mechanical engineer turned creative coach, to discuss how seasoned professionals can bring more energy and excitement to their written communication. We explore strategies for more effective communication, ensuring your expertise truly resonates. This conversation offers valuable insights into enhancing your communication skills. Explore Ross's...

How to Get More Visibility for Your Business in 2026 (Without Posting Every Day) 10.02.2026

Are you a successful professional or business owner who's  great  at what you do, but still feels like a best‑kept secret? In this episode, I'm joined by  visibility and PR strategist Jemimah Ashleigh  to unpack how experts can turn 20+ years of experience into a highly paid  consulting or advisory business  in 2026. Visit https://www.jemimaashleigh.com We dive into: Why  being good at your job is...

AI Won't Replace Professionals, It Will Reshape Them 03.02.2026

Learn how AI won't Replace Professionals, It Will Reshape Them into the next season of Consultants and Mentors. You may be done with a lot of things, but you're definitely not done with providing value through your work. In this episode, Russell Pearson, discusses the options and considerations for those considering the next season of their Professional Life. Free Consulting Resources available at...

The Real Reason Teams Follow Some Leaders (Not Others) 27.01.2026

This episode dives into why, in a noisy market, clients and teams choose to follow you as a leader, and how to become the kind of consultant people genuinely want to follow. Larry Robertson unpacks practical, human-centered leadership principles so you can inspire trust, win better clients, and lead with authentic authority. Search WHY YOU? Larry Robertson to get your copy of his book. - Free Cons...

Lead with Gravitas: Dr Louise Mahler Interview 20.01.2026

Discover how to reclaim true gravitas by using ancient rhetorical principles, breath, voice, and gesture so your expertise actually lands and moves clients to action. In this conversation with Dr. Louise Mahler, we unpack practical frameworks to speak with authority in boardrooms, presentations, and high‑stakes consulting moments—without relying on scripts or gimmicks. Get Gravitas the BOOK: https...

7 Critical Questions Before Your Next Big Decision 13.01.2026

This episode gives you a practical 7 Critical Question Framework to Use Before Your Next Big Decision. So you can make clearer, more confident decisions in your consulting business, about clients, offers, pricing, and your own career moves. Use these questions to cut through noise, reduce second-guessing, and focus on the decisions that actually unlock new opportunities and revenue. Free Consultin...

I Spent 20 Years in Consulting—Here's What I Learned 23.12.2025

In this 20-year business consulting reflection, Russell shares the seven biggest lessons that helped him get more done in less time, win more clients, and create "gravity goals" that practically pull results toward his consulting business. Discover how focus, visibility, Parkinson's Law, and human-to-human mentoring can future-proof your consulting practice in an AI-driven world. Russell offers va...

3 Fast Marketing Strategies for Your Consulting Business 15.12.2025

Free Marketing Guide: https://russellpearsonprograms.com/marketing-ideas Discover three simple, fast-acting marketing strategies to land new consulting clients in as little as 2–4 weeks—without relying on a fancy website, endless social posts, or slow tender processes. In this episode, you'll learn how to turn conversations with prospects into high-value clients, quickly. These strategies work, ev...

How To Make A Consulting Website That Gets Clients 09.12.2025

Free Consulting Resources available at: https://russellpearsonprograms.com Discover how to build a client‑winning consulting website that positions you as a trusted advisor and turns visitors into real consulting opportunities, not just vanity traffic. In this episode, Russell Pearson walks you through the essential consulting website structure, marketing strategy, calls to action, and lead magnet...

Get LEADS FAST with This Simple 4 Step Framework 02.12.2025

Free Consulting Resources available at: https://russellpearsonprograms.com Discover how to build a thriving consulting business by mastering lead generation and truly understanding your target market. In this episode of the Your Consulting Business Podcast, you'll learn practical strategies and a powerful four-step framework to attract clients and grow your consulting practice. Get the Book: https...

What Can Blacksmithing Teach Us About Business? 25.11.2025

Free Consulting Resources available at: https://russellpearsonprograms.com Get the Book: https://businessofexpertise.com/book Business Blacksmith, Russell Pearson, shares the secrets to building a successful business. The metaphor is clear, business is blacksmithing, and as you heat up your material and work it into something strong, beautiful, and long-lasting, you discover that it's not only the...

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