Consulting Mastery Consultant's journey with Brian Hodge
Sep 2, 2024
Brian Hodge, a consultant specializing in leadership development for construction companies, shares his solopreneur journey. He reflects on the emotional challenges of transitioning to independence, stressing self-awareness and mentorship. Brian emphasizes the importance of building client trust and relationships, especially in a crowded market. He discusses crafting tailored leadership development strategies for blue-collar workers and curating influential resources to enhance consulting practices. Additionally, he highlights vital lessons from his early consulting days, including risk-taking and adapting a growth mindset.
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Brian's Consulting Start Story
- Brian Hodge started his consulting journey 20 years ago leading core values rollout at a company.
- He gained extensive experience as an internal trainer and later as a franchise business consulting director.
Beat Fear Early in Consulting
- Manage your head trash by challenging fear quickly to succeed in consulting.
- Confidence comes with time and proving your value over client engagements.
Going Solo with Clients in Tow
- Brian joined a consulting firm in 2020 but found the program too uncomfortable for his firm's broad approach.
- He went all-in on a niche, got busy, and after a painful breakup, took 10 clients with him to start solo.