The Pathless Path with Paul Millerd Will Bachman: Building an Independent Consulting Practice With a 5-Decade Success Mindset
May 28, 2020
Will Bachman, creator of Umbrex and host of the Unleashed podcast, discusses his experience in independent consulting. Topics include the evolution of consulting from 2008 to 2020, community-focused platforms, finding new clients, building a virtual team, and a mindset with a 5-decade time horizon.
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Start With Mentors and Resources
- Seek mentors and communities when starting independent consulting to overcome knowledge gaps.
- Use resources like Umbrex's course to handle business, client acquisition, and operational challenges practically.
Five-Decade Career Horizon
- Viewing your career with a five-decade horizon opens up long-term investment opportunities.
- Generosity drives value creation, with profit seen as a license to continue playing the game.
Continuous Learning Through Apprenticeship
- Apprenticeship is essential to mastering consulting; seek experienced collaborators for learning.
- Create regular content like podcasts to maintain a learning habit and grow your skills continuously.