
Consulting Success Podcast
The #1 podcast for consulting business owners who want to build a profitable, scalable and strategic consulting business.
Over one thousands consulting business owners have applied the growth system that Consulting Success teaches here https://www.consultingsuccess.com/coaching-for-consultants
Trusted by tens of thousands of consultants, the weekly conversations shine the spotlight on valuable business tips. Episodes support you in understanding how to navigate the market. This podcast is your guide to overcoming the most difficult obstacles in the consulting industry and enjoying big wins.
Learn strategies for maintaining an effective team and attracting clients. Discover how to craft a clear and engaging message, and implement a marketing engine for consultants that actually works. Every conversation explores how to improve your business model to open doors to golden opportunities.
This podcast features experts from various industries who share the desire to achieve success in the consulting business. They expose their well-kept secrets to get to the top. Hear the building blocks that started their careers and the most important principles they uphold to get through challenging entrepreneurial moments.
Hosting the podcast is Michael Zipursky, CEO and co-founder of Consulting Success. Building businesses for more than 20 years, he has advised start-up brands, service providers, and billlion dollar corporations like Panasonic, Financial Times, Sumitomo and more. Michael is also an in-demand keynote speaker and author of five books about consulting.
He's dedicated to helping entrepreneurial consultants increase impact and earn a higher income. And on top of it all, Michael has an inspiring focus on family and community.
With this extensive advisory experience, Michael understands the consequences of hyper career focus. It often means sacrificing time with loved ones, which can lead to loneliness and rejection. At some point, you may feel like an outsider in your own home. Those who prioritize the grind can neglect their health and fall prey to severe diseases.
Michael believes a consulting business can only find success when it supports your dream lifestyle, not the other way around. Every podcast discussion focuses on what it really takes to get hold of genuine freedom in your career. The aim is to help you live the life you truly want while constantly growing your business.
Feel excited about going to work instead of letting depressing thoughts pull you down. Enjoy the meals you want to eat, buy everything you want to own, and above all, savor time with your family and friends. Have a successful consulting business balanced with stability, well-being, and comfort.
Don't sacrifice what you have for the sake of huge earnings. Achieve the revenue and profit you want and make sure it does not compromise everything you love and care about. Michael shows you how to elevate your consulting business and reach those goals with a fulfilled heart.
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Latest episodes

Jun 17, 2024 • 30min
Breaking Down Scalable Business Models for Consulting Firms
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Jun 10, 2024 • 41min
Authentic Sales & Business Development For Consultants With Eric Rich: Podcast #329
Experienced business development professional Eric Rich shares insights on crafting a winning framework, dominating niche markets, building trust with clients, accelerating sales, and articulating unique selling points clearly in the consulting industry. He emphasizes the importance of aligning market opportunities with organizational capabilities and fostering genuine client relationships over simply selling services. Learn how to secure new business, turn customers into loyal advocates, and transform prospects into customers faster in this engaging conversation.

May 27, 2024 • 42min
Using Workshops To Win 6-Figure Consulting Projects With Andres Molina: Podcast #328
Join Andres Molina, a Cross-Cultural Trainer at Global Manager Consulting, as he shares how to use workshops to land high-paying consulting projects. Learn about connecting with decision-makers, creating sticky clients, using LinkedIn effectively, building freelance teams, and structuring payments for business success.

May 13, 2024 • 42min
Lead-Generation Mastery For Consulting Firms With Amy Anderson
Join Amy Anderson, co-founder of Wild Coffee Marketing, as she shares insights on transforming client satisfaction into growth, expanding service offerings, team building, securing future business, and the value of fractional CMOs. Discover strategies for lead generation, strategic partnerships, and the benefits of AI in creative augmentation for consulting firms.

Apr 29, 2024 • 46min
How To Turn Consulting Services Into Scalable Products With Eisha Armstrong
Eisha Armstrong, co-founder of Vecteris, shares insights on productizing consulting services for growth. Learn how embracing a product mindset, specializing in a niche, and targeting specific audiences can boost profits. Explore strategies for transitioning from services to scalable products and the importance of personalized communication in leadership.

Apr 15, 2024 • 51min
The Power Of Radical Honesty In Consulting With Jeremiah Shirk: Podcast #325
Jeremiah Shirk discusses the power of radical honesty in consulting, emphasizing data-driven decision-making, problem-solving, RFP success, collaboration with consultants, and leveraging LinkedIn for branding. He shares insights on honesty in client relationships, delivering challenging feedback, managing large-scale projects, event planning lessons, crafting a impactful narrative for marketing success, and defining success through relationships and community influence.

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Apr 1, 2024 • 42min
The Strategic Advantage Of Solo Consultants & Small Firms With Cathy Gillespie: Podcast #324
Cathy Gillespie shares how solo consultants can grow while staying agile, using mentors, referrals, accreditation, and delegating tasks. Emphasizes long-term success over short-term gains, ethical practices, and creating a positive work environment for business growth.

Mar 18, 2024 • 47min
From A $0 To $1M+ Consulting Business With Nancy MacKay: Podcast #323
Learn how Nancy MacKay went from zero to a million-dollar consulting business, mastering referrals, leveraging others' success, and creating recurring revenue. Discover the importance of peer support groups, overcoming fear of rejection, and building genuine relationships for growth in the consulting world.

Mar 4, 2024 • 44min
Building a Consulting Firm in 2024: An Inside Look with Francisco Gomez: Podcast #321
Learn how to build a successful consulting firm in 2024 from Francisco Gomez of Factum Global. Discover how to attract high-ticket clients, form strategic partnerships, refine your messaging, utilize R&D, avoid hiring pitfalls, and elevate your business with a COO. Tune in for valuable insights on scaling and growing your consulting business.

Feb 19, 2024 • 41min
Secrets Of Profitable Pricing For Consultants With Bill Wilson: Podcast #320
Experienced consultant Bill Wilson discusses profitable pricing and sales strategies. Topics include navigating a rebrand, effective pricing strategies, avoiding sales pitfalls, filtering clients with budget constraints, messaging for target clients, and scaling business efficiently.