What does it take to run your own consulting business?
That is the question we answer today on this episode of the Think Millions Podcast. Today I sit
down with Michael Zipursky, CEO and founder of Consulting Success, a company that helps
build successful seven to eight-figure consulting businesses.
If you are a consultant or you are looking to break into the consulting industry, this episode is
one you won’t want to miss! We answer the questions you have been asking that surround what it takes to build a successful consulting business.
Listen here!
Key parts of the conversation:
● [1:06] - Today’s Topic - How To Start Your Consulting Business
● [1:53] - How do you build a seven to eight-figure consulting business?
● [4:38] - Why you need confidence and clarity in consulting
● [7:33] - Your first 6-months as a consultant
● [10:37] - Don’t focus on what large brand names are doing, focus on what YOU can do
● [14:30] - It is more rewarding to build something on your own but it isn’t easy
● [16:25] - It is really important to seek help
● [17:48] - Don’t get caught up in imperfect action - don’t wait for the stars to align
Great quotes from the podcast:
● “If you don’t have a little bit of clarity you’re not going to feel confident and when you
don’t feel confident you won’t take action.” - Michael Zipursky
● “The number one thing consultants need is relationships” - Alexa
● “Don’t try to go broad, but focus on where you have an advantage and how you can help
people from there” - Michael Zipursky
● “This is a relationship-based business, if you really want to succeed you have to focus
on providing value” - Michael Zipursky
● “Are you thinking about your clients as transactional or providing value? If you think of
them as transactional you will always be disappointed.” - Michael Zipursky
● “You’re selling high-value services and this isn’t usually purchased right away, so you
want to lean in on the relationship and not expect to see a return instantly” - Michael
Zipursky
● “It’s like getting into a car and wanting to go somewhere but not knowing where to go.
You know you want to go, and you kind of know where you’re going but you need help to
guide you to the destination.” - Alexa
Resources:
● For all of our episodes, you can visit: https://thynktankcoaching.com/podcast
● For comments or questions, email us at support@thynkconsultinggroup.com
● Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexadagostino/
● Consulting Success - https://www.consultingsuccess.com/
● Consulting Success Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/consultingsuccess/
● Consulting Success Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ConsultingSuccess
