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What if the biggest thing holding back your consulting business isn't your expertise, your offer, or even your marketing, but the relationships you're not actively building? In this episode, I'm talking with Stephanie Wachman, founder of Symetree Strategies, who has spent fifteen years building a consulting business around leadership, culture, coaching, and organizational development. Stephanie shares how she went from believing a website and a stack of business cards would bring in clients to learning that real growth happens when you get out from behind your computer and build relationships with the people who can actually move your business forward. You're going to discover how she turns small engagements into long-term corporate relationships, gets access to senior decision makers, and uses directness and generosity to create opportunities. If you want to build a consulting business driven by trust, relationships, and reputation, you're going to get a lot from this episode. Enjoy.Welcome to the Consulting Success podcast. I'm your host Michael Zipursky, and in this podcast, we're going to dive deep into the world of elite consultants where you're going to learn the strategies, tactics and mindset to grow a highly profitable and successful consulting business.Before we dive into today's episode. Are you ready to grow and take your consulting business to the next level? Many of the clients that we work with started as podcast listeners just like you, and a consistent theme they have shared with us is that they wished they had reached out sooner about our Clarity Coaching Program rather than waiting for that perfect time. If you're interested in learning more about how we help consultants just like you, we're offering a free, no pressure growth session call. On this call, we're going to dive deep into your goals, challenges and situation and outline a plan that is tailor made just for you. We will also help you identify where you may be making costly and time consuming mistakes to ensure you're benefiting from the proven methods and strategies to grow your consulting business. So don't wait years to find clarity. If you're committed and serious about reaching a new level of success in your consulting business, go ahead and schedule your free growth session. Get in touch today. Just visit Consulting Success - Grow to book your free call today.Stephanie Wachman is the Founder and CEO of Symetree Strategies, an executive coach, speaker, and bestselling author. With over 20 years of experience, she advises Fortune 500 executives and professional firms across 23 countries. Rooted in behavioral science and neuroscience, Stephanie’s work empowers leaders to enhance executive presence, build high-performing cultures, and drive strategic growth. She is a Co-founder of The Entourage Leadership Group for Women and the author of OWN Your Time and Sell Without Being Salesy.Connect with Stephanie Wachman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniewachman/Discover more about Symetree Strategies: https://stephaniewachman.com/

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There is a dangerous point in growing a business when you are making enough money to get comfortable, but not enough to truly scale. Cameron Hemphill has seen entrepreneurs get stuck there again and again. Instead of reinvesting to buy back their time, hire expertise, and build infrastructure, they protect their current income and unintentionally become the bottleneck.Cameron is a consultant, operator, and investor who has worked with hundreds of businesses and built a highly specialized company serving more than 1,200 medical aesthetics practices before successfully exiting.In this episode, you are going to discover why knowing your numbers may matter more than trusting your gut, how specialization can become a powerful competitive advantage, and why saying ‘no’ to the wrong opportunities is critical to building a scalable business. We also explore what AI means for consultants and why the people who combine technology with discipline, focus, and real-world expertise may have the biggest advantage going forward.If you are looking to build a consulting business that can grow beyond you, this conversation will give you plenty to think about.Enjoy.Welcome to the Consulting Success podcast. I'm your host Michael Zipursky, and in this podcast, we're going to dive deep into the world of elite consultants where you're going to learn the strategies, tactics and mindset to grow a highly profitable and successful consulting business.Before we dive into today's episode. Are you ready to grow and take your consulting business to the next level? Many of the clients that we work with started as podcast listeners just like you, and a consistent theme they have shared with us is that they wished they had reached out sooner about our Clarity Coaching Program rather than waiting for that perfect time. If you're interested in learning more about how we help consultants just like you, we're offering a free, no pressure growth session call. On this call, we're going to dive deep into your goals, challenges and situation and outline a plan that is tailor made just for you. We will also help you identify where you may be making costly and time consuming mistakes to ensure you're benefiting from the proven methods and strategies to grow your consulting business.So don't wait years to find clarity. If you're committed and serious about reaching a new level of success in your consulting business, go ahead and schedule your free growth session. Get in touch today. Just visit Consulting Success - Grow to book your free call today.Cameron Hemphill is a visionary entrepreneur, consultant, and investor specializing in scaling medical aesthetics practices. As the founder of Growth99, he pioneered data-driven marketing strategies and automation, growing the firm to serve over 1,200 clinics before a successful private equity exit. With an extensive background in SaaS and CRM technology, Cameron now helps practice owners optimize profitability and achieve financial freedom. Known as "The Medical Millionaire," he is a sought-after speaker dedicated to teaching disciplined business growth and wealth creation.Connect with Cameron Hemphill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronhemphill/Discover more about Cameron and his work: CameronHemphill.com

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What if AI doesn't just change how consultants do the work, but completely changes the consulting business model itself? Will Hinde believes we may be heading toward the death of the traditional billable hour and a future built around productization, intellectual property, and entirely different ways of delivering value. And he has a really unique vantage point. His perspective comes from more than 25 years in management and technology consulting with over $900 million in consulting revenue generated throughout his career. Today he is the President of Consulting Services at the Addison Group. Will is focused on accelerating growth across six different consulting brands, after spending years growing and evaluating professional services businesses that he has been a big part of acquiring. So in this episode, you're going to discover why smaller consulting firms may actually have an advantage in this changing market, why specialization matters more than ever, and how Will thinks that firms need to redesign themselves to compete in an AI-driven world. If you're thinking about what your consulting firm needs to look like over the next several years, and not just today, then this conversation is one that you're going to want to hear. Enjoy. Welcome to the Consulting Success podcast. I'm your host Michael Zipursky, and in this podcast, we're going to dive deep into the world of elite consultants where you're going to learn the strategies, tactics and mindset to grow a highly profitable and successful consulting business.Before we dive into today's episode. Are you ready to grow and take your consulting business to the next level? Many of the clients that we work with started as podcast listeners just like you, and a consistent theme they have shared with us is that they wished they had reached out sooner about our Clarity Coaching Program rather than waiting for that perfect time. If you're interested in learning more about how we help consultants just like you, we're offering a free, no pressure growth session call. On this call, we're going to dive deep into your goals, challenges and situation and outline a plan that is tailor made just for you. We will also help you identify where you may be making costly and time consuming mistakes to ensure you're benefiting from the proven methods and strategies to grow your consulting business. So don't wait years to find clarity. If you're committed and serious about reaching a new level of success in your consulting business, go ahead and schedule your free growth session. Get in touch today. Just visit Consulting Success - Grow to book your free call today.Will Hinde is the President of Consulting Services at Addison Group, leading growth and go-to-market strategies across six specialized brands. A veteran with over 25 years in management and technology consulting, he has generated $900M+ in career revenue. Previously, Will was Managing Partner and Head of Industry at West Monroe. He also held leadership roles at Diamond (PwC), Fidelity National Financial, Avanade, and Accenture. Known for driving transformation and collaboration, Will holds a degree from Miami University and is focused on scaling high-impact professional services. Connect with Will Hinde: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamjhinde/Discover more about Addison Group: https://addisongroup.com/Mentioned in this episode:Get Expert Insights into Your Consulting Business: Claim Your FREE Growth Session Now!Want to get personalized feedback and actionable insights on your consulting business from seasoned experts who've been in your shoes? The Consulting Success Clarity Coaching Program offers just that, and you can experience a taste of it with a FREE, no-obligation Growth Session. On this call, you'll explore how to optimize your business model, refine your messaging, and build a predictable stream of high-value clients. https://www.consultingsuccess.com/grow

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today! www.consultingsuccess.com/growMentioned in this episode:Get Expert Insights into Your Consulting Business: Claim Your FREE Growth Session Now!Want to get personalized feedback and actionable insights on your consulting business from seasoned experts who've been in your shoes? The Consulting Success Clarity Coaching Program offers just that, and you can experience a taste of it with a FREE, no-obligation Growth Session. On this call, you'll explore how to optimize your business model, refine your messaging, and build a predictable stream of high-value clients. https://www.consultingsuccess.com/grow

What happens when you spend $150,000 trying to win new business and then have almost nothing to show for it? Well, for Kamar Perkins, that experience completely changed how he thought about growing a consulting business.Kamar is a military veteran and founder of the Protech Consulting Group, where he has built a growing technology consulting business focused on areas including AI, machine learning, and digital transformation. What makes his story so interesting is that he didn't come from a technology background.In this episode, you're going to hear how he went from submitting roughly 30 RFPs per month with zero wins to building business through relationships, strategic partnerships, and consistent prospecting. We also explore his approach to hiring, why he believes that relationships matter more than networks, and what he would do completely differently if he was starting all over again.If you're looking for a smarter way to create opportunities and grow your consulting business, you're going to want to hear this conversation with Kamar.Enjoy.Welcome to the Consulting Success podcast. I'm your host Michael Zipursky, and in this podcast, we're going to dive deep into the world of elite consultants where you're going to learn the strategies, tactics and mindset to grow a highly profitable and successful consulting business.Before we dive into today's episode. Are you ready to grow and take your consulting business to the next level? Many of the clients that we work with started as podcast listeners just like you, and a consistent theme they have shared with us is that they wished they had reached out sooner about our Clarity Coaching Program rather than waiting for that perfect time. If you're interested in learning more about how we help consultants just like you, we're offering a free, no pressure growth session call. On this call, we're going to dive deep into your goals, challenges and situation and outline a plan that is tailor made just for you. We will also help you identify where you may be making costly and time consuming mistakes to ensure you're benefiting from the proven methods and strategies to grow your consulting business.So don't wait years to find clarity. If you're committed and serious about reaching a new level of success in your consulting business, go ahead and schedule your free growth session. Get in touch today. Just visit Consulting Success - Grow to book your free call today.Kamar Perkins is a retired U.S. Army veteran, author, and entrepreneur who blends military-grade discipline with modern tech. As Founder of Protech Consulting Group - a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and HUBZone firm - he delivers secure IT and cloud solutions to government and industry. A former 3rd Special Forces Group paratrooper and Army’s "Best Warrior," Kamar leverages his logistics and leadership background to drive mission-critical results. He is a dedicated advocate for mental health and veteran mentorship, helping others translate resilience into lasting success.Connect with Kamar Perkins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamardperkins/Discover more about Protech Consulting Group: https://protechconsultinggroup.com/Mentioned in this episode:Get Expert Insights into Your Consulting Business: Claim Your FREE Growth Session Now!Want to get personalized feedback and actionable insights on your consulting business from seasoned experts who've been in your shoes? The Consulting Success Clarity Coaching Program offers just that, and you can experience a taste of it with a FREE, no-obligation Growth Session. On this call, you'll explore how to optimize your business model, refine your messaging, and build a predictable stream of high-value clients. https://www.consultingsuccess.com/grow

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today! www.consultingsuccess.com/growMentioned in this episode:Get Expert Insights into Your Consulting Business: Claim Your FREE Growth Session Now!Want to get personalized feedback and actionable insights on your consulting business from seasoned experts who've been in your shoes? The Consulting Success Clarity Coaching Program offers just that, and you can experience a taste of it with a FREE, no-obligation Growth Session. On this call, you'll explore how to optimize your business model, refine your messaging, and build a predictable stream of high-value clients. https://www.consultingsuccess.com/grow

Your consulting firm can only grow as fast as the leaders inside it. And yet, many firms spend years trying to solve growth challenges through marketing, sales, or new service offerings while overlooking the leadership systems that actually drive performance. That is exactly what we are unpacking in this episode with Nate Boaz. After serving in the Marine Corps and building his career across firms like McKinsey, Accenture, and Microsoft, Nate now helps professional service firm leaders accelerate partner performance and create stronger leadership teams. In this conversation, you are going to learn why some partners consistently outperform others, how firms can reduce founder dependence while increasing growth, and what it takes to create repeatable systems for leadership development, business development, and scale. If you are serious about building a consulting business that can grow without everything depending on you, this episode is worth your attention.Welcome to the Consulting Success podcast. I'm your host Michael Zipursky, and in this podcast, we're going to dive deep into the world of elite consultants where you're going to learn the strategies, tactics and mindset to grow a highly profitable and successful consulting business.Before we dive into today's episode. Are you ready to grow and take your consulting business to the next level? Many of the clients that we work with started as podcast listeners just like you, and a consistent theme they have shared with us is that they wished they had reached out sooner about our Clarity Coaching Program rather than waiting for that perfect time. If you're interested in learning more about how we help consultants just like you, we're offering a free, no pressure growth session call. On this call, we're going to dive deep into your goals, challenges and situation and outline a plan that is tailor made just for you. We will also help you identify where you may be making costly and time consuming mistakes to ensure you're benefiting from the proven methods and strategies to grow your consulting business. So don't wait years to find clarity. If you're committed and serious about reaching a new level of success in your consulting business, go ahead and schedule your free growth session. Get in touch today. Just visit Consulting Success - Grow to book your free call today.Nate Boaz is Co-Founder and Senior Partner at Kinavic Leadership Acceleration. With a pedigree including McKinsey, Accenture, Microsoft, and Roark Capital, Nate specializes in leadership performance and human capital strategies for private equity and Fortune 50 companies. His background in Marine Corps Counterintelligence informs his expertise in decision-making under pressure. An author and thought leader, he helps organizations scale impact through systems design and technology, ensuring leaders are equipped to drive value in the evolving age of AI and complex global markets. Connect with Nate Boaz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-boaz/Discover more about Kinavic Leadership Acceleration: https://kinavic.com/Mentioned in this episode:Get Expert Insights into Your Consulting Business: Claim Your FREE Growth Session Now!Want to get personalized feedback and actionable insights on your consulting business from seasoned experts who've been in your shoes? The Consulting Success Clarity Coaching Program offers just that, and you can experience a taste of it with a FREE, no-obligation Growth Session. On this call, you'll explore how to optimize your business model, refine your messaging, and build a predictable stream of high-value clients. https://www.consultingsuccess.com/grow

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today! www.consultingsuccess.com/growMentioned in this episode:Get Expert Insights into Your Consulting Business: Claim Your FREE Growth Session Now!Want to get personalized feedback and actionable insights on your consulting business from seasoned experts who've been in your shoes? The Consulting Success Clarity Coaching Program offers just that, and you can experience a taste of it with a FREE, no-obligation Growth Session. On this call, you'll explore how to optimize your business model, refine your messaging, and build a predictable stream of high-value clients. https://www.consultingsuccess.com/grow