Your pipeline is not where you want it to be.

You’re struggling to maintain consistent business development routines.

You’re not sure where the next client is coming from.

In this episode, Melisa walks …

What if the biggest obstacle in your consulting business… is your own management approach?

Most independent consultants left corporate to get away from bad managers, but end up recreating that dynamic…

If you're like most independent consultants, one of the reasons you left corporate was to get out of managing. You wanted to avoid the team drama, the politics, the performance reviews.

So it makes se…

If you want to run a consulting business that feels lighter and more in your control, you need to start thinking like a million-dollar business owner, before your business is anywhere near that level…

If you’ve been stuck at the same revenue level in your consulting business, whether that’s $200K or $500K, it’s probably not your sales skills or your pipeline holding you back. It’s your mindset.

Too…

Are You Hitting a Revenue Plateau in Your Independent Consulting Business?

You might be stuck in a revenue plateau right now.

Maybe it’s obvious. Your consulting revenue has been flat year over year.

Or…

That lead generation issue you’re trying to fix with a new strategy? 

That pricing problem you’re solving with more market research?

They’re probably not business problems.

They’re likely mindset proble…

Twelve years into her consulting career, Rachel Hughes has built a business that attracts inbound leads, top-tier engagements, and industry recognition, without sacrificing her sanity or freedom.

In t…

If you’re avoiding thought leadership because you “don’t know what to say”, this episode is your turning point.

In Episode 227, Melisa dismantles the most common blocker independent consultants face w…

You’ve made it halfway through the year — now what?

Too many independent consultants either stay the course out of habit or abandon their goals altogether. In this episode, Melisa walks you through a …

What are enterprise buyers really looking for in 2025 when they bring in external talent? 

This week, Melisa is joined by industry veteran Brian Hoffmeyer (known as “Hoff”), who returns to the podcast…

Think building a seven-figure consulting pipeline in just 16 weeks is impossible? 

Think again. 

In this episode, Melisa Liberman sits down with Ellie Holbert, a first-year independent consultant, who …

It’s common for consultants to think of AI as a tool to boost efficiency, enhance insights, automate tasks, and improve client deliverables. 

It can help you scale your processes and routines.

But have…

Most consultants think physical products are only for authors or e-commerce brands, not for them. In this episode, Melisa challenges that assumption head-on and takes you behind the scenes of a new p…

What if your consulting business wasn’t meticulously planned, but evolved from one bold decision after another?

In this episode, Melisa talks with longtime client Alison Jeffrey, a strategic fundraisi…

Client delivery is one of the most critical — and underleveraged — parts of your consulting business. In this episode, we walk through a practical, three-part framework to increase the value of your …

Sometimes you need a client win — fast.

Whether it’s to refill your pipeline, create a cash infusion, or just shake off a dry spell, this episode walks you through how to create and implement a quick-…

Does this situation sound familiar to you?

You send a consulting proposal. Or you email your one-pager, expecting a next step. 

Then — silence.

You don’t hear back.

If you’re questioning your follow-up s…

You solve problems. That’s what you do best as a consultant.

But what if you’re focused on solving the wrong problem in your own consulting business?

In this episode, Melisa breaks down a counterintuit…

What if the biggest reason you're not hitting your revenue goal has nothing to do with strategy — and everything to do with tiny, invisible breakdowns in your business development process?

In this epi…