Best Meaningfullife Podcasts (2024)

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Prospecting & Direct Outreach Strategies For Consultants In 2024 With Maarten van Kroonenburg: Podcast #330 39:59

2d ago39:59

39:59

Do you struggle to close deals or identify your ideal clients' real problems? Transform your sales approach and outsmart the competition! In today's episode, Michael Zipursky sits down with Maarten van Kroonenburg, the innovative mind behind BW Ventures, to talk about Maarten’s unique journey from challenging the unicorn startup craze to cultivatin…

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Breaking Down Scalable Business Models for Consulting Firms 26:04

9d ago26:04

26:04

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Authentic Sales & Business Development For Consultants With Eric Rich: Podcast #329 37:10

16d ago37:10

37:10

Join us for an insightful conversation with Eric Rich as he delves into the intricate world of business development, sharing his journey from PwC and Infosys to his current role at Elixirr. Discover Eric's unique perspectives on what defines effective business development, including his emphasis on aligning market opportunities with organizational …

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How AI is Revolutionizing Consulting 13:47

24d ago13:47

13:47

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Using Workshops To Win 6-Figure Consulting Projects With Andres Molina: Podcast #328 37:46

1M ago37:46

37:46

Forget the endless hustle of chasing small clients. Join Andres Molina, a Cross-Cultural Trainer at Global Manager Consulting, in cracking the code to break into the big leagues and secure high-paying consulting gigs. Discover his winning strategy that leverages powerful workshops to showcase your expertise and convert attendees into high-value cli…

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How To Start A Consulting Firm From Scratch In 2024 19:44

1M ago19:44

19:44

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Lead-Generation Mastery For Consulting Firms With Amy Anderson 38:25

1M ago38:25

38:25

In today's competitive landscape, mastering lead generation is the lifeblood of any thriving consulting firm. In this episode, host Michael Zipursky talks with Amy Anderson, co-founder of Wild Coffee Marketing, to uncover expert insights and actionable strategies for maximizing lead generation success in the consulting industry. Don’t miss out on a…

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Developing a High-Impact Marketing System for Consultants 14:50

2M ago14:50

14:50

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How To Turn Consulting Services Into Scalable Products With Eisha Armstrong 42:33

2M ago42:33

42:33

Struggling to scale your service business? This episode unlocks the secrets to transforming your services into profitable packages that deliver consistent value. Eisha Armstrong, co-founder and executive chairman of Vecteris, dives deep into how to productize your services for growth. Learn how embracing a product mindset and specializing in a nich…

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Consulting Success Mastermind Wrap-Up: Key Takeaways For Consultants In 2024 15:38

2M ago15:38

15:38

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The Power Of Radical Honesty In Consulting With Jeremiah Shirk: Podcast #325 46:53

2M ago46:53

46:53

In consulting, there is bound to be times when you’re confronted with the difficult decision between telling the client hard truths or avoiding ruffling feathers. Today’s guest believes that there is power in radical honesty and that it can be the key differentiator that brings success to your consulting business. In this episode with Jeremiah, you…

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The #1 Threat to Consulting Firms in 2024 13:09

3M ago13:09

13:09

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The Strategic Advantage Of Solo Consultants & Small Firms With Cathy Gillespie: Podcast #324 38:01

3M ago38:01

38:01

Struggling to scale your consulting business without sacrificing your core values? This episode is for you! Join Michael as he interviews Cathy Gillespie, a consultant who helps companies design and develop effective learning experiences. Cathy shares her secrets for growing a thriving consulting business that prioritizes both profit and purpose. I…

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How To Boost Your Consulting Proposal Win Rate By 50%+ 4:26

3M ago4:26

4:26

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From A $0 To $1M+ Consulting Business With Nancy MacKay: Podcast #323 42:55

3M ago42:55

42:55

How do you go from zero to a million-dollar consulting business? This episode has the answers for you. Michael Zipursky sits down with Nancy MacKay, the founder and CEO of MacKay CEO Forums, to unpack her journey from an independent consultant to a CEO of her own company. Filled with inspiring anecdotes about rising to the top as well as lessons le…

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Flawless Consulting Book Review: A Must-Read For Consultants? 17:59

4M ago17:59

17:59

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Building a Consulting Firm in 2024: An Inside Look with Francisco Gomez: Podcast #321 39:53

4M ago39:53

39:53

Building a consulting firm can be difficult. There are certain pitfalls to avoid when scaling or building your firm. In this episode, Francisco Gomez, the founder of Factum Global, gives us an inside look into building a consulting firm in 2024. He talks about a range of topics, like commanding the attention of high-ticket clients, strategic partne…

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The "Big 3" Business Development Activities For Consultants 5:31

4M ago5:31

5:31

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Secrets Of Profitable Pricing For Consultants With Bill Wilson: Podcast #320 36:50

4M ago36:50

36:50

Today, we're diving into a critical aspect of your business: pricing. Join us as Bill Wilson, a seasoned expert, reveals the keys to unlocking the secrets of a business with profitable pricing. In this episode, Bill will share invaluable insights, including common pitfalls to avoid during sales calls. With Bill's wealth of experience, you'll gain t…

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How To Uncover Hidden Revenue & Profitability In Your Consulting Business 5:25

5M ago5:25

5:25

In this episode, Michael shares how focusing on profitability is the key to uncovering hidden business revenue and strategic business growth. Discover how to focus on the most profitable projects and clients, why profit trumps size, and how to optimize your consulting business for serious growth. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! h…

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The Most Effective Marketing Campaigns For Consultants With Natalie Kaminski: Podcast #319 44:15

5M ago44:15

44:15

In our industry, you can’t just market to sell. When the value add is high, you need to actually build trusting relationships with your clients. This episode’s guest is proof of this. Natalie Kaminski, the Co-founder and CEO of JetRockets, has not only started her company but also grew it over time. Now, she has a team of 63. She sits down with Mic…

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The McKinsey Way In 19 Minutes: Key Lessons & Insights For Consultants 20:36

5M ago20:36

20:36

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What The Research Says About Building A Successful Consulting Firm With Elizabeth Harr 35:56

5M ago35:56

35:56

You may find consulting success just by employing general marketing strategies and casting a wide net on your target audience. But if you want to build a high-growth consulting firm, you must make your tactics more laser-focused and well-targeted. Michael Zipursky sits down with Elizabeth Harr, Managing Partner at Hinge Marketing. Together, they di…

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BONUS: The Difference Between Successful Consultants Versus Those Who Struggle (2024 Mindset) 4:24

5M ago4:24

4:24

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BONUS: How To Make Your Consulting Business Stand Out 3:44

6M ago3:44

3:44

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The Power of Educational Marketing for Consultants with Jodi Daniels: Podcast #317 38:56

6M ago38:56

38:56

Red Clover Advisors is a data privacy consulting firm that helps companies comply with the alphabet soup of privacy loss. Today, joining Michael Zipursky is its Founder and CEO, Jodi Daniels, to share her insights about the power of educational marketing for consultants. She takes us into what’s working in today’s company regarding marketing perspe…

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Consultants: Strive To Be BOLD With Melissa Vela-Williamson: Podcast #316 35:55

6M ago35:55

35:55

Embrace the essence of boldness. In this episode, we have Melissa Vela-Williamson to discuss the art of being BOLD. Get ready to unlock the secrets to standing out in your industry and fueling business growth. In this episode with Melissa, you’ll learn how to: Elevate your brand to stand out in your industry. Capitalize on your name recognition and…

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How to Build a Magnetic Personal Consulting Brand with Joe Mechlinski: Podcast #315 43:58

6M ago43:58

43:58

Build not just a brand, but a magnetic force that attracts opportunities. Today, Joe Mechlinski, the founder of Gift of Work, shows us the way to speaking, recurring revenue, and personal brand converge to reshape the future of consulting. Hear about his early struggles and how he found a unique approach to consulting that changed his career. In th…

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BONUS: How Scalable Is Your Consulting Business? 1:33

7M ago1:33

1:33

As consultants, we constantly think about growth and success. But sometimes, it can be challenging to know where to focus your efforts to attract new leads and scale your businesses effectively. That's why we've created the Scale Your Consulting Business Scorecard (https://www.consultingsuccess.com/scorecard) that will help you assess how ready you…

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BONUS: How Consultants Become Visible Experts 1:06:46

7M ago1:06:46

1:06:46

In this bonus podcast, Michael Zipursky speaks with Lizz Harr of Hinge Marketing on how independent consultants and small firms can become visible experts: ✔️ The one thing successful consulting business owners all wish they could have done earlier ✔️ How we built Consulting Success® by starting with a simple blog ✔️ The best type of content that g…

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How To Create An AI "Team" In Your Consulting Business With Christopher Penn: Podcast #314 39:11

7M ago39:11

39:11

AI has become a trend that many businesses delve into. And to keep your business on top, you've got to learn how to leverage it to set yourself to success. In this episode, Christopher Penn, the co-founder of TrustInsights, talks about how to create an AI team and grow the business with it. Chris reveals that his business's revenue goes up while th…

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How To Leverage Associations & Specialty Groups For High-Value Clients with Dean West 43:56

7M ago43:56

43:56

Dean West's journey teaches us that even at 50, making strategic changes and staying committed to restructuring can turn challenges into opportunities. In this episode, we hear Dean’s story and secrets behind leveraging associations and specialty groups to securing high-value clients. Associations, often underrated, can be compared to valuable gold…

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BONUS: How To Know You're Ready To Productize Your Consulting Business 4:27

8M ago4:27

4:27

Productization is a hot topic. Many consultants wish to productize their consulting business. But the question remains, how do you know when you are ready to take this next step? In this short yet very insightful episode, Michael Zipursky dives deep into the ways to identify when to productize and when not to. Remember, it’s a slippery slope to und…

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Strategic Hiring For Consultants – How To Build Your Bench For The Ultimate Consulting Success With Adam Oliver: Podcast #312 41:20

8M ago41:20

41:20

Putting the right people in the right seats is crucial to any business, but for a consulting practice, it is a matter of life or death. Michael Zipursky talks about strategic hiring in this episode with Adam Oliver, Founder and CEO of Crafted, a product development consultancy employing over 26 people. Michael and Adam discuss the challenges of bal…

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BONUS: Value-Based Pricing For Consultants (Raise Your Fees By 300%+) 12:04

8M ago12:04

12:04

In this special bonus episode from YouTube, Michael Zipursky talks about how consultants can use value-based pricing to maximize revenue. He discusses the two different forms of value, how to work around the perception of value, and the benefits of knowing the right questions to ask clients. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https:…

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Stay Ahead in Consulting: Embracing the Fractional Services Model with Kenny Goldman: Podcast #311 35:32

8M ago35:32

35:32

Are you looking to scale your consulting business? This episode will deliver that to you! Today, Kenny Goldman, the co-founder and CEO of Kicksaw, discusses how consulting businesses can elevate their practice through the Fractional Services Model. Kenny also brings insights on strategically determining optimal time and innovative technology and sy…

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Bonus: The Best Business Model For Consultants? (4 Options) 7:52

8M ago7:52

7:52

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Creating A "Job" Versus A True Consulting Business With Tony Velasquez: Podcast #310 43:59

9M ago43:59

43:59

What makes you stand out from any other consulting businesses? How can you increase the value of your business? In this episode, Tony Velasquez, the CEO of Angelus Advisors, brings his wisdom on what makes a true consulting business and how consultants can build one instead of simply creating a job for themselves. He delves into increasing your off…

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Bonus: A Warning To Those Who Choose Money Over Love 4:28

9M ago4:28

4:28

Michael Zipursky warns about the consequences of choosing money over love. He explains why it is wrong to justify pouring all your time and effort into your business just for the sake of your family. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast

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The Power of Specializing Your Consulting Firm with Sarah Heal 46:34

9M ago46:34

46:34

Nobody wants to be just another consulting firm. So, how will you stand out among others? Today, Sarah Heal, the Director and Co-Founder of Information Leadership, brings you the power of specializing your consulting firm to be on top of the industry. Sarah delves into improving messaging, delegating effectively, valuing employees, niching down, le…

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How to Maximize Your Consulting Firm's Profitability with Marcel Petitpas: Podcast #308 44:07

9M ago44:07

44:07

How do you maximize your consulting firm’s profitability? In this episode of Consulting Success Podcast, Michael Zipursky is joined by Marcel Petitpas who is the Cofounder and CEO of Parakeeto, a company dedicated to enhancing the profitability of agencies and consultancies. His expertise has garnered attention from numerous platforms, including Ad…

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Employee Experience for Consultants: How to Help Your Team Thrive with Kalyn Ponti: Podcast #307 42:41

10M ago42:41

42:41

“When people are financially invested, they want a return. When people are emotionally invested, they want to contribute.” - Simon Sinek. Investing in your team and providing them with a great experience will drive them to perform better. In this episode, Kalyn Ponti, the CEO of Humankind, sprinkles her expertise on how consulting firm owners impro…

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Using Neuroscience to Elevate Your Consulting Business with Bill Troy: Podcast #306 42:01

10M ago42:01

42:01

Elevate your consulting business through the lens of neuroscience: discover hidden opportunities, amplify growth, and lead with sharper insights for success. In this episode, we dive deep into business transformation and personal growth. Our guest is none other than Bill Troy, founder of Polaris, a pioneering company that leverages neuroscience to …

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The Simple Method For Growing Your Consulting Business With Jason Shafton: Podcast #305 40:32

10M ago40:32

40:32

Growing your business may not be easy but you can look at the successful people around you and learn from them. One of those that you’ll find invaluable is this episode’s guest, Jason Shafton, the Founder of Winston Francois. Drawing not only from his experience and expertise but also insights learned from the amazing people around him, Jason share…

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How to Become a Resilient Consulting Business Leader with Ryan Kutscher: Podcast #304 32:09

10M ago32:09

32:09

“Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving. We get stronger and more resilient.” - Steve Maraboli, from Life, Truth, and Being Free. Today, Ryan Kutscher, the founder of Circus Maximus, shares his journey to inspire others to become resilient consulting business leaders. He shares the steps to help you navigate the highs and lows of being an entrep…

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Building a Remote Consulting Business with Cali Williams Yost: Podcast #303 43:16

11M ago43:16

43:16

Research is vital in many businesses because the gathered data will allow business owners to decide accordingly. That is one of the secrets today’s guest reveals. Cali Williams Yost, the CEO of Flex+Strategy Group, shares her expertise in building a remote consulting business. She provides tips on developing the skills of your managers to grow your…

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Utilization & Margin In Consulting With Matt Hayter: Podcast #302 37:57

11M ago37:57

37:57

Many consultants struggle to grow their businesses because they’re busy working in their business rather than on their business. Because if you are looking to scale your firm, owners should understand the crucial role of margin. Today, Matt Hayter, the CEO and founder of Project Works, emphasizes how utilization and margin ensure sustainability and…

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How to Prepare Your Consulting Business For What's Coming with Gini Dietrich: Podcast #301 45:08

11M ago45:08

45:08

Nothing beats the power of preparation when it comes to overcoming the impacts of the unknown challenges of the future. Today’s guest learned this lesson the hard way. Not expecting the recession to happen, Gini Dietrich, the creator of the PESO Model, had to face a number of hurdles that crushed her business. Today, she shares the mistakes you nee…

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Inbound Marketing To Generate Endless Consulting Clients With Phil Alves: Podcast #300 37:05

11M ago37:05

37:05

If you want to grow your consulting business and enhance your marketing, you're in luck! Today, we have a special guest who will share his secrets to success in driving business growth. Phil Alves, the CEO of DevSquad, has a unique strategy to grow his consulting business through inbound marketing to generate endless consulting clients. He provides…

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How To Optimize Your Consulting Business In Uncertain Times With Sean Sheppard: Podcast #299 41:10

12M ago41:10

41:10

In the uncertain landscape of business growth, reaching new heights requires transcending the limits of your own capacity. Welcome back to the Consulting Success Podcast! In this episode, Michael is joined by the exceptional Sean Sheppard, managing partner at U +, a renowned consulting firm with a track record of creating $2 billion in new value an…

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