It’s frustrating when I see people complain about the ups and downs of being a business owner. It’s human nature to whine. But the harsh truth is… if it were easy, everyone would to it.
Podcast Episodes
Do this when you’re stuck
I talk to a lot of people who are struggling with their business. They feel stuck. They feel like they can’t move forward. Here’s what I tell them.
Outcomes first
Stop sealing features and benefits. No one cares. Sell the outcome your client wants.
Economics for experts
I may have minored in economics in college. But you don’t need a degree in economics to understand the fundamentals of “economics for experts”.
“They should be lining up to work with me”
This is what a client recently said to me. I think he’s right. But he’s also missing the point a little bit.
The wrong clients
There are 5 signs that you’re working with the wrong clients.
Push through the dip
There comes a point in any work or project where you hit a wall, or what Seth Godin calls “the dip”. It’s a tough spot to be in but this what separates professionals and amateurs. Professionals push through the dip.
Always be learning
One of the qualities I’ve noticed that successful people possess is that they’re always learning. I’ve been thinking about that recently because I need to develop a better learning routine.
How to Thrive as an Independent Consultant With Will Bachman
Will Bachman is a McKinsey trained independent management consultant. He’s also the Founder of Umbrex, a global community of independent, top-tier management consultants. In this episode, Will shares the story of how went from working at McKinsey, a leading global management consulting firm, to thriving as an independent consultant. He also shares his view on […]
I would do this for free
I was on a coaching call with a new client and he told me he would keep doing the work he’s doing for free if he had to. He wasn’t joking.