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Margaret Baudinet shares her journey from college consultant to CEO of College Solutions, balancing business growth while raising quintuplets and building a thriving consulting practice with specialized services and a team of seven counselors. Margaret shares her journey:
• Purchasing College Solutions from founder Larry Dannenberg in July 2020 during the pandemic
• Transitioning from a small team to a comprehensive organization with leadership roles and specialized services
• Managing the surprise of quintuplets born in 2016 while maintaining her consulting career
• Developing grade-specific packages for underclassmen to provide flexibility and improve cash flow
• Raising prices while effectively communicating value to clients
• Building strong referral networks with financial planners as primary sources
• Using Boomerang email software to manage inbox and improve productivity
• Creating targeted growth strategies focused on specific markets rather than general expansion
• Embracing the concept of work-life "seasons" rather than perfect balance
• Hiring team members who complement your weaknesses and leverage tools like ChatGPT for processes
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