Best How To Start An Independent Consulting Business Podcasts (2025)

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Unlocking Your Potential, Passion, and Purpose with Joel Steele 31:26

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Send us a text Imagine what would happen if you completely removed doubt from your life. According to Joel Steele, doubt is kryptonite—the enemy that prevents us from reaching our full potential. In this compelling conversation with Morris Sims, Joel shares the philosophy that propelled him from uncertainty to extraordinary success across multiple …

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When You Keep Score, The Score Gets Better 10:32

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Send us a text Ever caught yourself at the end of a busy workday wondering if all that activity actually moved your business forward? You're not alone. Most entrepreneurs confuse being busy with being productive, but there's a profound difference between the two. In this eye-opening episode, we challenge the conventional wisdom about what makes for…

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From Showgirl to Serial Entrepreneur: Kristen Corral's Journey to Business Success 25:11

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Send us a text What does a former Las Vegas showgirl know about marketing on a budget? As it turns out, quite a lot. Kristen Corral joins us to share her remarkable journey from entertainment to entrepreneurship, revealing how she built multiple successful businesses—including seven restaurants—using creative marketing strategies that cost next to …

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Why Building Relationships Trumps Chasing Transactions 9:06

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Send us a text Ever wonder why most sales approaches feel uncomfortable? It might be because we've completely forgotten what "sales" actually means. The word itself comes from an Old English term "salen" meaning "to give" – not to take or to get. This revelation transforms how we should approach professional selling in today's business landscape. R…

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Stop Using AI Like a Vending Machine and Start Treating It Like an Intern 28:21

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Send us a text Struggling to maintain a consistent brand voice? Feeling overwhelmed by daily tasks that eat up your time? Lynn Colpaw, brand strategist and founder of Cyber PR Army, reveals how artificial intelligence can become your most valuable business ally. Lynn shares her journey from using AI as a simple "vending machine" to treating it as a…

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Episode 144: Top 7 Questions You Really Need to Ask Before Starting a Consulting Business 29:10

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Send me a text message and get your questions answered on the podcast! I'd love to hear from you! What if you could be a fly on the wall to get the real scoop on starting a consulting business? Before you take the leap, there are 7 key questions you need to ask yourself first (and most people never discuss them). In this episode, I’m giving you the…

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Four Keys to Closing Sales Without Being Pushy 9:51

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Send us a text "We all love to buy, but we hate being sold." This powerful truth sits at the heart of successful modern selling, yet many salespeople still struggle with the apparent contradiction between helping clients and closing deals. Drawing from decades of experience in sales training and business development, host Morris Sims dispels the my…

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Why Authenticity Beats Professionalism in Modern Marketing 31:56

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Send us a text Ever wonder why traditional networking methods sometimes fall flat? TJ Robertson's journey from frustrated entrepreneur to thriving agency owner reveals a counterintuitive path to client acquisition that's transforming how businesses market themselves. Despite 16 years of industry experience, TJ found himself struggling to land clien…

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106. The Illusion of Control: Why Surrender Unlocks True Manifestation 18:44

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Are you unknowingly blocking your manifestations by trying to control every detail? In this episode, I dive into why control creates resistance, how to shift into a state of allowing, and why trust is the missing ingredient in manifestation. If you’ve ever felt stuck, impatient, or frustrated on your manifestation journey, this conversation will he…

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The Marketing Puzzle: Finding Your Ideal Prospects 16:10

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Send us a text "It's not about who you know—it's about who knows you." This profound shift in perspective forms the cornerstone of effective marketing strategy for today's business owners. Whether you're struggling to find qualified prospects or feeling overwhelmed by the countless marketing options available, this episode delivers practical wisdom…

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Episode 143: 7 Truths About Starting a Consulting Business 29:10

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Send me a text message and get your questions answered on the podcast! I'd love to hear from you! Have you ever wondered what your expertise is truly worth? The answer might surprise you. This episode explores seven eye-opening insights into why now is the perfect time to turn your knowledge into a thriving consulting business—whether as a side hus…

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Money Mindset Revolution: The Hidden Hiest 35:51

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Send us a text Do you believe wealthy people must be dishonest? Do you experience anxiety when spending money? Are you constantly fighting a scarcity mindset even when your finances are stable? If any of these questions resonate, your money beliefs might be silently sabotaging your financial future. In this eye-opening conversation with Bill Cates,…

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How Top Salespeople Think Differently About Success 9:21

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Send us a text Have you noticed how much the sales profession has transformed over the years? Gone are the days when closing tactics and persistence were considered the hallmarks of success. Today's thriving sales professionals operate with an entirely different mindset. Morris Sims draws from decades of experience training business owners and sale…

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From Boiler Room to Best Practices: Mastering the Art of Professional Selling 38:06

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Send us a text Professional sales is about earning the right to make recommendations through genuine conversation and relationship building. Sales is a noble profession when approached with the customer's interests at heart. • Monologues kill sales – the longer a salesperson talks uninterrupted, the lower their conversion rate • Top performers clos…

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Episode 142: How Authority Unlocks Consulting Success 23:12

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Send me a text message and get your questions answered on the podcast! I'd love to hear from you! Tired of waiting for your consulting business to take off? The frustrating reality is that consulting success has traditionally hinged on access to decision-makers, something that can take years or even decades to build through conventional networking …

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Bank Robbers & Financial Principles: The Story Behind "The Hidden Heist" 31:11

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Send us a text Sales expert and author Jeff C West reveals that the true value proposition is how your prospect's life improves through a relationship with you and your company. This customer-focused approach differentiates you from other salespeople and builds lasting business relationships. • From music education to sales success, Jeff shares his…

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Two Hours a Day on What Matters Most 28:28

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Send us a text Mark Gordon shares powerful insights on business growth through strategic alignment of what he calls the "Core Four": messaging, lead generation, sales, and technology. • Creating clear, aligned messaging is the foundation of business success • Niching down allows you to become an expert rather than a generalist • Focus intently on y…

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How You Can Be Clear and Be Active 10:18

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Send us a text Ever wonder why some businesses thrive while others struggle despite similar market conditions? The answer might be simpler than you think. Morris Sims reveals the two fundamental pillars that underpin all successful business ventures: clarity and action. Drawing from his own entrepreneurial journey, Morris shares how he spent two ye…

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The Art of Personal Connection in Business 24:54

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Send us a text Mary Cravens shares her expertise on helping coaches create a steady stream of great clients without relying on social media, focusing instead on building relationships and having direct business conversations. She reveals simple yet powerful client acquisition strategies that save time while creating meaningful connections. • Person…

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Episode 141: When Clients Seek You Out: The Journey from Undervalued to Expert Consultant 28:12

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Send me a text message and get your questions answered on the podcast! I'd love to hear from you! Ever wondered why some consultants command premium rates while others struggle to prove their worth? The answer lies not in credentials alone, but in alignment – finding the perfect intersection between your natural strengths and what the market truly …

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Why Business Owners Can't Ignore Podcasting 28:47

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Send us a text Ever wondered why your business's social media efforts aren't converting to sales? The answer might be simpler than you think: you're competing for attention in spaces designed for distraction. Podcast strategist Alecia Gulati reveals the transformative power of podcasting for small business owners in this eye-opening conversation. U…

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What You Believe About Selling Is Probably Wrong 33:32

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Send us a text Bob Burg shares his journey from struggling salesperson to sales expert, revealing how learning a proven methodology transformed his results in just three weeks. He explains why selling is about discovering what others need and helping them get it, not convincing people to buy things they don't want. • The etymology of "sell" comes f…

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Episode 140: Building Authority That Commands Attention 16:30

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Send me a text message and get your questions answered on the podcast! I'd love to hear from you! Ever feel like your professional brilliance isn't translating into the consulting success you deserve? You're not alone. The most frustrating reality for many exceptional consultants isn't a lack of expertise—it's watching less qualified competitors la…

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Network Like a Pro: Expanding Your Connections 37:11

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Send us a text Forget everything you thought you knew about networking. Devin Sizemore, creator of the Connection Expansion System, reveals why most business owners are wasting precious opportunities by focusing exclusively on finding clients when they should be building strategic relationships. Have you ever walked into a networking event scanning…

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Sales Struggles and Triumphs 3:39

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Send us a text Support the show Check out more about your host, Morris Sims Visit our Facebook and LinkedIn Pages!By The Commission Code For Success from Sims Training and Consulting, LLC

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105. Big Magic & Manifestation: Tap into Your Creative Power to Break Through Fear 18:23

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In this episode, we dive into Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert to explore how creativity helps us overcome fear and manifest a life aligned with our soul. Learn how to follow your curiosity, embrace vulnerability, and act on inspired ideas before they pass you by. If you’ve ever felt creatively stuck or afraid to take the leap, this episode will help…

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You're Leaving Money on the Table by Not Following Up 40:38

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Send us a text Discover the untapped profit potential hiding in your business with digital marketing expert John Wieberg. This eye-opening conversation reveals how seemingly small adjustments to your marketing, sales process, and follow-up systems can multiply your profit margins without working harder. John shares a striking example of a barrel sa…

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104. Breaking Through Fear with Creativity: How to Move Past the Terror Barrier 26:19

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Fear shows up when you’re on the edge of transformation—but creativity can help you break through. In this episode, we explore the “terror barrier,” how fear hijacks your goals, and how to use creativity to move forward with courage. Learn how to reframe fear, rewrite your internal rules, and co-create your dream life. II’ll also explain how I use …

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103. Manifesting from the Soul, Not the Ego: Redefining Success on Your Terms 11:59

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Are you manifesting from your soul—or your ego? In this episode, we explore how chasing money, luxury, and status can lead to burnout and disconnection. Learn how to align your manifestation goals with your true desires, redefine success on your own terms, and create a life that feels authentic. Perfect for anyone feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or out…

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102. When Spirituality Fails You: Shame, Silence, and Starting Again 19:25

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After months of silence, I'm finally sharing why I disappeared—from this podcast, from my business, and honestly… from myself. I faced major client losses, business setbacks, burnout, and a deep crisis of faith in manifestation. This isn’t a highlight reel; it’s the ugly truth. If you’ve ever felt like giving up, questioned your worth, or lost your…

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Digital First Impressions: The Website Revolution You Need 30:27

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Send us a text Are you secretly embarrassed by your website? You're not alone. In this revealing episode of the Commission Code Podcast, host Morris Sims welcomes guest Lindy Nowak, founder of Up In A Day, who uncovers the hidden business blocker affecting countless entrepreneurs: website embarrassment. This powerful conversation exposes how outdat…

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Write Your Story, Clarify Your Purpose, Transform Your Business 3:32

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Send us a text What drives you to do the work you do every day? In this brief but powerful episode, Morris Sims launches a new digital course focused on professional sales training with a fundamental question about purpose. Morris reveals how writing your personal story can bring remarkable clarity and confidence to your business endeavors—a simple…

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Beyond Wishful Thinking: The Strategic Path to Your Business Desires 26:26

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Send us a text Ever felt stuck on a business plateau despite your best efforts? Overwhelmed by endless tasks with nothing to show for it? Or perhaps your once-successful strategies have mysteriously stopped working? You're not alone—and there's a deceptively simple framework that can transform these common entrepreneurial struggles. At the heart of…

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Episode 139: Why Your Offline Credibility Isn't Translating Online 22:21

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Send me a text message and get your questions answered on the podcast! I'd love to hear from you! Respected in real life, but hearing crickets online? The credibility gap between offline success and online impact is real and can be hard to navigate. This episode unpacks why your hard-earned reputation isn't automatically translating to digital spac…

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Email: Your Most Valuable Marketing Asset 35:41

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Send us a text Your email list might be the most undervalued asset in your marketing toolkit. While social platforms can remove your account without warning or explanation, your email list remains firmly in your control. This powerful insight kicks off our fascinating conversation with John Clements, owner of Cedar Press Proofreading and host of Co…

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Move Up & To The Right with The 2x2 Podcast for Independent Consultants 0:57

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Hey—I’m Lauren Wambold Patel, and this is The 2x2 Podcast. If you’re an independent consultant, strategist, or fractional exec who’s serious about building your business—not just picking up gigs—this channel is for you. I’ve built an eight-figure consulting firm from the ground up. No agency model. No corporate safety net. Just the real work of bui…

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Your customers already trust you—why aren't you selling them more? 40:11

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Send us a text Discover why your business might be leaking profits despite your best efforts, and how small, strategic adjustments can transform your results. Digital marketing consultant John Wieberg reveals the common "leaky bucket holes" that prevent most businesses from achieving their full profit potential. The conversation dives deep into one…

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Why Your Customers Don't Care About You (And What To Do About It) 25:27

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Send us a text Amber Gage shares her proven marketing framework that helps business owners focus on what really matters instead of being overwhelmed by marketing options. She reveals the Four C's of Effective Marketing that became an international bestselling book in four countries. • Clear copy - Knowing how to talk about your business so others u…

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Episode 138: How Playing Small is Costing You Clients, Sales, and Authority 19:05

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Send me a text message and get your questions answered on the podcast! I'd love to hear from you! Stop waiting for someone to discover your genius. The painful truth many brilliant women consultants face is that mastering your craft isn't enough when nobody beyond your immediate circle knows about your expertise. You've built a solid reputation, ye…

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Alignment Beats Hustle: How Real Growth Happens 28:41

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Send us a text Dr. Joey Drolshagen shares his journey from struggling with limited resources in Detroit to becoming a specialist in rapid business growth through his Subconscious Mindset Training (SMT) method. His approach focuses on helping entrepreneurs create alignment with their goals before taking action, ensuring efforts lead to meaningful re…

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Clarity First: Think Like a Business Owner 17:08

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Send us a text The key to increasing revenue and having time to enjoy it lies in thinking like a business owner, regardless of your current role in the corporate world or as a self-employed professional. • The clarity principle serves as the foundation of any successful business, requiring you to answer what you want, why you want it, and how you'l…

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Selling Without the Sleaze: A Blueprint for Authentic Success 33:18

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Send us a text We explore the CROWN methodology, a comprehensive framework for creating consistent, repeatable, and scalable sales processes that turn clients into raving fans. Lynn Whitbeck shares her expertise on building authentic sales relationships based on trust and worthy intent. • Client thinking forms the foundation of effective selling – …

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The Power of Authentic Email Marketing 30:55

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Send us a text Support the show Check out more about your host, Morris Sims Visit our Facebook and LinkedIn Pages!By The Commission Code For Success from Sims Training and Consulting, LLC

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Episode 137: Is Solo Consulting a Trap or Ultimate Freedom? 18:09

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Send me a text message and get your questions answered on the podcast! I'd love to hear from you! Are you caught in the crossfire of the solopreneurship debate? Perhaps you've heard people declare that solo consulting is a "trap" or wondered if you're limiting your potential by not building a team. This debate touches the core of how we define succ…

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Stop Drowning in Overwhelm and Start Making Conscious Choices 34:48

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Send us a text Productivity coach Elise Enriquez shares practical strategies for building your "bonus brain" to escape overwhelm and make conscious choices about how you use your time. We explore proven systems that create the mental space needed for both business growth and personal well-being. • Building a trusted "bonus brain" system with calend…

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Episode 136: Finding Your Consulting Sweet Spot to Go From Hustle to High Demand 31:37

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Send me a text message and get your questions answered on the podcast! I'd love to hear from you! Whether you're just starting out or struggling to gain traction, the temptation to be everything to everyone is powerful. We say yes to diverse projects to keep revenue flowing, but this scattered approach ultimately leaves us invisible in a crowded ma…

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Trust-Based Selling: Moving Beyond Commission Breath 29:34

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Send us a text Kurt Tuford, Professor of Advanced Professional Selling at the University of Houston and Vice President of sales development at DXP, joins Morris to discuss the fundamental differences between professional and amateur sales approaches. Together they explore how trust-building, systematic processes, and genuine curiosity create succes…

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You Don't Have a Business If No One Knows You Exist 27:12

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Send us a text The path to business growth isn't paved with perfect logos and eye-catching websites. It's built through meaningful conversations with potential clients who need your services. Marketing expert James Donovan delivers this wake-up call in our latest episode, challenging commission-based business owners to rethink their priorities. "Yo…

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The SEO Oreo: Building Your Online Presence 25:38

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Send us a text Darcy Sullivan breaks down the complex world of SEO with her unique "Oreo cookie" analogy, explaining how on-page actions, off-page actions, and the "sweet stuff" in the middle combine to help businesses become findable online. She shares practical advice for creating effective websites that convert visitors into customers. • SEO (Se…

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Episode 135: Are You Whitewashing Your Consulting Brand? 22:10

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Send me a text message and get your questions answered on the podcast! I'd love to hear from you! "Your brand doesn't need permission to be brilliant. You just need to stop hiding it." Does this question sound familiar: "If I show up fully, will they still hire me?" Many women consultants, especially women of color, have been conditioned to believe…