Yes, it’s Monday. Whether you have a day job or work for yourself, it’s the beginning of the week. If you have a day job though, it’s likely the beginning of a long slog through the week, waiting for the weekend, then only to start the cycle again next week. Week in, week out. Over […]
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Judging from all the e-mails I received from my last post (19 Questions that will change you consulting business–and your life), I struck a nerve. Before I list the questions that many of you cited as being squirm-worthy, I want to point out that, yes, I wanted to make you squirm. See, unless you’re uncomfortable, you […]
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You’re here because you want to start and grow a profitable consulting business that will change your life. Maybe you want to: quit your crappy job earn more money have more freedom and flexibility spend more time with your kids work for yourself create a more consistent flow of consulting work have more financial security Whatever […]
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When I first started my consulting business, I knew I needed to call prospective clients, but I kept putting it off. Each day, I’d put the same to-do on my list (“call prospective clients”), and each day, I wouldn’t do it. Instead, I’d feel stressed about it, overwhelmed about not knowing how to go about […]
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Have you either: NOT started your consulting business yet, OR started your consulting business, BUT not made as much progress as you’d like? Do you want to: eliminate your doubts, fears, and inner conflicts that are holding you back or sabotaging your consulting business? earn more? get more clients? create more dependable consulting income? Are […]
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Thanks to those of you who were able to attend the webinar! I just wanted to tell you that I’ve opened the doors to Breakthrough Consulting. Join Breakthrough Consulting A lot of you had asked about a payment plan, so I’ve listed that as one of the payment options on the page that describes Breakthrough […]
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In a post last week, I mentioned we were planning on going to the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta this past weekend. As it turned out, the winds were too strong, and it was cancelled that day. But we made up for it by doing something different, and heading up to Santa Fe–an hour’s drive north–to have […]
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[Note: In case you’re wondering, this post is a follow-up to this post). I’m getting a LOT of feedback from readers about that cliffhanger in my previous e-mail and blog post. Sorry about that. 🙂 It reminds me of my kids’ reaction when did a bait-and-switch with them last night before dinner: I told them we’d be […]
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Most of the time on this blog, I give information about how to start and run a profitable consulting business. But, today is a bit different. I want pull back the curtain a little bit and share something more personal. Here goes. Last month, I had a birthday. Now, every time my birthday rolls around, like […]
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I’m going to tell a very personal and painful story about something that’s influenced me for many years, and that I still sometimes struggle with. It’s not about finding your niche, finding clients, or finding your ideal hourly rate. It’s about finding out what holds you back, working through past wrongs, recognizing your irrational thoughts […]
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