

How to Start a Location-Independent Consulting Business (Greatest Hits)
45 snips Nov 2, 2023
Paul Minors, a productivity blogger and consultant from New Zealand, shares his journey of starting a location-independent consulting business and doubling his income. He discusses the benefits of niche consulting, establishing credibility through Clarity.fm, setting pricing and building credibility with videos, expanding the business to include various software products, and establishing expertise through product support forums and social media. The chapter also covers learning something new, sales calls, increasing consulting prices, and working with virtual staff.
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Accidental Consulting Start
- Paul Minors accidentally started his consulting business after successfully transitioning his company to Asana.
- His boss paid him a bonus, which sparked the idea of consulting.
Build Credibility with Free Calls
- Build credibility on platforms like Clarity by offering free calls to your network.
- Request reviews from these initial clients to boost your profile.
Value of Convenience
- Paul realized that people would pay for convenience and time-saving, even if information was freely available.
- Business owners value having an expert guide them through software implementation, saving them valuable time.