Join renowned sales coach for women running consulting businesses, Leah Neaderthal, for a behind-the-scenes look as she helps women solve their biggest sales challenges and start landing higher-paying clients. From her background in marketing -- “definitely not a salesperson” -- she taught herself how to sell and developed a selling methodology that feels comfortable and works. Now she shares that with other women in their consulting businesses. From clearly communicating your value, to comf ...
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Ep 98: How to work with fewer clients that pay you more - Part 2: new clients
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Have you ever wondered how you can work with fewer consulting clients who pay you more? In the second episode of a two-part series, Leah discusses the steps to transition from working with many clients to working with fewer clients who pay higher fees. Tune in to find out why this shift may benefit you, what approaches do not work, and the five key…
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Ep 97: Work with fewer clients that pay you more - Part 1: current clients
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As a woman consultant, it's not uncommon to feel like you're doing well with revenue, but maybe working with too many clients to get there. That can leave you feeling totally swamped. That's why many consultants want to move to working with fewer clients that pay you more. Leah dives into this topic in the first of a two-part series. In this episod…
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Ep 96: Meet my sister, Ariel Voorhees, founder of Gather Round Chef
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How do you run a successful business, without having any experience working in a business? Join Leah and her sister Ariel as they chat about Ariel's journey from a 14-year teaching career to the brave new world of entrepreneurship. Discover how she discovered the confidence to pursue a longstanding dream, the unexpected secrets to her success, and …
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Ep 95: What consultants can learn from nonprofit fundraisers, with Mallory Erickson
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When it comes to nurturing relationships, making an ask, and securing funds, nonprofit fundraisers have a lot they can share with women consultants. Get ready for an eye-opening chat as Leah and Mallory Erickson, coach and consultant for nonprofit fundraisers, as they share the powerful mindsets and tools that help nonprofit fundraisers win, and wh…
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Ep 94: When you find yourself at a crossroads: consulting or full-time job?
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Have you ever considered quitting your consulting business for a full-time job? This candid episode explores one consultant's tough decision to do just that. You'll hear hear why she made the shift and how she can apply her business skills in her new role. Leah and her client talk through how to nurture relationships even while she's working for so…
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Ep 93: How being queer has fueled me as a business owner (with special guests)
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In this second installment of our Pride Month series and celebration of Leah's 20th anniversary of coming out, she relives her journey from being a self-proclaimed "professional gay" to becoming a successful business owner. Joined by a panel of esteemed LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs - Jennifer Brown, B Pagels-Minor, Eduardo Placer, Nate Shalev, and Claire W…
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Ep 92: How coming out changed my life and career forever
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In this Pride Month episode, host Leah celebrates her 20th anniversary of coming out, sharing her journey of self-discovery, the importance of community, and the reality of being queer and a business owner. Leah reflects on the continuous process of coming out, the joys and challenges faced by LGBTQ individuals, and her professional ventures, inclu…
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Ep 91: Bouncing back from setbacks, with Joanna Lovering
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Sometimes life throws us a curveball that hits us right in the feels, which can also wreak havoc on your business. How do you recover from setbacks and bounce back even stronger? In this episode, Leah chats with Joanna Lovering, an executive presence and leadership coach and consultant, who shares how she navigated a personal difficulty and helped …
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Ep 90: Attracting clients who respect your expertise
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A client relationship, like any relationship, is based on mutual respect. When you sense that a client doesn't respect your work, the relationship can become toxic. Then you're left wondering: how did I get here? And how do I ensure it won't happen again? In this episode, Leah helps a client who's struggling with those questions, and together they …
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Ep 89: The real problem most consultants face (and how to solve it)
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When consultants are asked what they need to make more money and grow their business, most say "more leads." But you actually don't need as many leads as you think. In this episode, Leah shares the real problem most consultants face (and how to solve it), so you can stop spending so much energy focusing on leads, and get paid more for each client e…
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Ep 88: From tactical execution to strategic consulting, with Sarah & Corey Jackson
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Do you find yourself yearning to be recognized as a strategic partner by your clients? Are you tired of getting stuck in tactical execution work? Then you're going to want to listen to this episode. In this insightful podcast episode, consultants Sarah and Corey Jackson share their transformative journey from being stuck in the weeds of tactical ex…
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When we take a marketing or sales action towards getting a new consulting client, we all have that little voice that tell us we shouldn't, or we can't, or who are we to think...? We lovingly call this "head trash," and it's the silent confidence killer that can make you play small in your consulting business. In this episode, listen in as we explor…
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Ep 86: How to keep your luck from running out, with Meghan Goff
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When your consulting business is doing well, it can feel like you got there through luck. But then the thought pops into your head: what if your luck runs out? In this conversation with consultant Meghan Goff, you'll hear how that fear showed up for her, what she did to quiet the fear, and how she learned to not only maintain her business but grow …
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Ep 85: The three mantras I live by in my business
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In this candid episode, Leah shares the simple yet powerful mantras that keep her grounded and focused while building her business. Leah explains how she stays patient and present instead of getting caught up in comparison, shiny objects, or trying to force quick wins. She reflects on the daily mental practices that help her show up consistently, a…
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Ep 84: Growing your business in The Messy Middle, with Kathryn Janicek
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When you're a few years into your business, some of that early excitement has subsided, and you're in The Messy Middle, how do you keep growing your business? That's the question Leah is exploring in this episode with Kathryn Janicek. Kathryn has been running her business for eight years, and she'll share the changes she made to increase her revenu…
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Ep 83: From reinventing the wheel to organized
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It's hard to feel in control of your business when things feel disorganized. In this episode, join Leah and a client as they dive into the nitty-gritty of getting and staying organized and being more efficient, so you can better lead the sales process, and work smarter. Tune in for some valuable insights, practical tips, and a deep dive into the co…
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Ep 82: How to grow your revenue while staying small
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It's a common assumption among women consultants: in order to grow your revenue, you have to either be completely overworked, or build a large agency and take on more work, resulting in overwork and loss of control. In this episode, Leah debunks that assumption and shares four strategies for increasing revenue while keeping the business small, so y…
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Ep 81: Finally feel in control of your business, with Alex Kreager
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When you’ve spent the first years of your business getting clients through referrals, how do you go from feeling like the passenger in your business, to the driver's seat? In this episode of the Smart Gets Paid podcast, Alex Kreager, PR consultant, will share how she did it. Discover her strategies for client engagement, the pivotal role of LinkedI…
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Ep 80: The three types of profitability every consulting business needs
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When we think about running a successful business, we often think of financial profitability. But there are a lot of women making good money, but working way too hard. The reason? Because we've been thinking about profitability all wrong. There isn't just one type of profitability, there are three. And once we know what they are, we can have busine…
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Ep 79: What to do if the client dynamic feels off
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What do you do when you're in a sales process with a potential client, but the client dynamic feels a bit off and you start to see some red flags? That's the challenge Leah's client faces in this episode. Listen in as they talk about handling difficult clients, navigating internal dynamics, and setting boundaries to ensure successful client relatio…
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Ep 78: The Freedom To Make Choices, with Jill James
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When founder Jill James realized she needed to end her marriage, she faced the challenge of supporting herself and her son alone. Fortunately, the skills she acquired in acquiring clients empowered her to make the decision that was best for her. In this episode, Leah has an insightful conversation with Jill James, her client and dear friend, about …
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Ep 77: How to get paid more for your consulting work
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Have you ever wondered if you could get paid more for your consulting work? Or perhaps you'd like to get paid more, but the story you're telling yourself is that clients won't say yes. If so, don't miss this episode. Listen in as Leah coaches a client on pricing, pricing confidence, and using pricing to build a better relationship with clients. Con…
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What can you learn from the worst year of your business? That's the question Leah is diving into today. Leah shares her "year from hell" and the valuable lessons she learned as a business owner. Listen as Leah shares practical tips to help you overcome the challenges faced by women running consulting businesses, such as getting the right clients an…
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Ep 75: What Went Wrong? How This Client Project Went South
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Sometimes you find yourself in a perplexing client experience. In this episode, Leah's clients share their confusion as to how a project that started at their standard rate, ended up at one-fifth of the price. In this episode, you'll hear Leah unpack what happened in the sales process, how to develop a profitable client engagement, how to make the …
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Ep 74: How to get clients outside your network
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How do you get clients beyond people you already know? It's one of the most common challenges women consultants face, and in this episode, Leah and her client talk through how to do it. Listen in to learn how to get clients outside of the people you already know, the mistake that a lot of women make when they try to get outside their network, and h…
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Ep. 73: From Side Hustle To Far Exceeding Her Salary, With Alicia Johnson
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In this captivating episode, join Leah as she chats with Alicia Johnson, whose consulting business is in emergency management. From being an emergency responder during Hurricane Sandy, to starting consulting as a side hustle, to far exceeding her last job working for someone else, Alicia's story is one of learning to own your expertise, trust yours…
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Ep 72: B2B vs. B2C: Why most sales strategies don’t work (and what does)
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If you've tried marketing or sales strategies to get clients and they didn't work, you might be wondering what you did wrong. But there's a high likelihood that it was never going to work to begin with for a simple reason. In this podcast episode, discover why these strategies won't work and the key shifts you need to make to succeed. With real-lif…
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Ep 71: Achieving More by Doing Less: A Type-A Overachiever’s Guide to Success
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So many women consultants are Type A Overachievers who are ambitious, who work hard, and who put a lot of pressure on themselves (maybe this sounds like you, too?). But even for high achievers, it can be hard to stay consistent and achieve your goals. In this episode, listen in as Leah talks to a client whose high-achieving nature can lead to burno…
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Ep 70: The stroke that changed my life
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In this episode, join Leah as she opens up about a life-altering experience that transformed her perspective and reshaped her business forever. In this intimate solo episode, Leah shares the unexpected stroke she had at 36 years old and the profound impact it had on her health, sense of security, and overall life. From the initial symptoms to the s…
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Ep 69: The Gender Divide: How men & women grow consulting businesses differently, with Mandi Ellefson
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In this insightful episode, we're going deep on scaling consulting businesses with Mandi Ellefson, the founder of Hands Off CEO. In a captivating conversation, Mandi and Leah explore the fascinating differences between how men and women grow their consulting businesses differently. Discover the pitfalls and challenges faced by both, and learn what …
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Ep 68: Fluff vs. Growth: How to stop spinning your wheels and make real progress
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We all know that running a consulting business can be quite a busy endeavor, especially when it comes to attracting new clients. However, it's essential to focus on activities that will genuinely boost your client base. In this episode, Leah shares a valuable lesson with a client, shedding light on the importance of not only investing your time wis…
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Ep 67: From Waiting to Winning: Conquering the Challenges of a Lengthy Sales Processes, with Kathy Almy
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Selling your consulting services to businesses can feel like watching paint dry - it takes ages for clients to finally say yes, sometimes even up to 18 months! So how can you run a successful consulting business when it can take so long to get a new client? Just ask consultant Kathy Almy. Join Leah and Kathy for a great discussion on how Kathy has …
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Ep 66: From behind the camera to in front, with Kim Rittberg
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If you've spent your career making others look and sound good, it can feel weird to turn the camera on yourself, so to speak, and make your own voice heard. Kim Rittberg felt the same, having spent her career in media as a producer for Netflix, People, and others. But now she's turned the camera on herself in her business, and she's chatting with L…
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Several years into Smart Gets Paid, Leah's niche is pretty clear and easy to recognize: women who run independent consulting businesses. But it wasn't always that clear. So in this episode, I pull back the curtain and share with you how I came to my niche, the women I work with. But I get there in a roundabout way, by talking to a client who's stru…
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Ep 64: How to catch bigger fish, with Nora Shepard
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If you want to elevate the clients you're working with, how do you do it? How do you go from catching smaller fish, to catching big fish? Join Leah for a conversation with Nora Shepard, head of business development at the Simply Be personal branding agency, to learn how. Connect with Leah on LinkedIn → Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’r…
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Ep 63: The one thing that makes it easier to get clients
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Even though there's no silver bullet to getting consulting clients, there is one thing that can make getting clients easier: having a good Painkiller Statement. But what you might not know is that creating your Painkiller Statement is one of the hardest things to do. In this episode, you'll hear why my client is so frustrated with her Painkiller St…
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EP 62: Lessons from a 30-year business, with Bob Neaderthal
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In this very special episode, Leah sits down with her Dad, Bob Neaderthal, to talk about the lessons he learned in running his small business for 30 years, what she learned from watching him, and the lessons he instilled which she shares with her clients today. Join us for a heartwarming discussion. Connect with Leah on LinkedIn Resources: → Get Hi…
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EP 61: Time for what matters, with Rosie Stafford Smith
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You didn't start your business so you could work all the time. And yet, so many women are working way too hard in their consulting businesses, for "ok money," and they don't have enough time for what really matters. But it doesn't have to be this way. In this conversation with Rosie Stafford Smith, she shares how she built a profitable consulting b…
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EP 60: My 3 biggest mistakes in my consulting business
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In this episode, Leah shares the three biggest mistakes she made in running and growing her consulting businesses, along with how to avoid them, so you can avoid the same pitfalls and grow your business. Connect with Leah on LinkedIn Resources: → Referrals on Repeat: If you get consulting clients through word of mouth or referrals, it can feel like…
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EP 59: 4 ways to make proposals easier
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Why are proposals so difficult sometimes? Whether they're a minor annoyance or the bane of your existence, listen in as Leah helps a client who's struggling with proposals as well. Connect with Leah on LinkedIn Resources: → Free LinkedIn Guide for Consultants: If you’re focusing on LinkedIn for your consulting business, it starts with your profile.…
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EP 58: The biggest decision, one year later
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Just about a year ago, I made the biggest decision I've ever made in my business. In this episode, I share what's happened since then, what I've learned, and the lessons you can apply to your business. Connect with Leah on LinkedIn Resources: → Free LinkedIn Guide for Consultants: If you’re focusing on LinkedIn for your consulting business, it star…
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EP 57: How to bring big company experience to smaller clients
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If you've built your career working in big companies, now, in your own business, you can work with the smaller clients who need your help, and who you feel passionately about. But as one big agency veteran found out, applying your big company experience may not be as seamless as you might think. In this episode, listen as Leah coaches a client on h…
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EP 56: A 90-Day Turnaround, with Brittanie Price & Julie Parrotta
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What happens when you lose your biggest consulting client, and you only have 90 days to build your business back before you go on maternity leave? Just ask Brittanie Price, founder of Bcene Public Relations. Brittanie and her team member Julie Parrotta join Leah to share how she turned around her consulting business in 90 days. Connect with Leah on…
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EP 55: How to secure consulting clients in a recession, part 2
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In this episode, Leah continues with Part 2 of the strategies and approaches you can use to get and keep consulting clients in a recession. Connect with Leah on LinkedIn Resources: → Free LinkedIn Guide for Consultants: If you’re focusing on LinkedIn for your consulting business, it starts with your profile. Learn the 7 steps to turn your LinkedIn …
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EP 54: How to secure consulting clients in a recession, part 1
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Description: "What does the recession mean for my consulting business?" "Will clients even spend money right now?" "How do I get through this time and even continue to grow?" Leah tackles these questions and more in this episode, where she'll share how to continue to get and keep consultants in a recession. Connect with Leah on LinkedIn Resources: …
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EP 53: What to do if you botch a call
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If you've ever felt like you botched a call with a potential client, you know how frustrating it can be. In this conversation, Leah coaches a woman who's had two missteps on recent calls and she's not sure what to do next. Listen in as Leah shares next steps and reassures her that all isn't lost. Connect with Leah on LinkedIn Resources: → Free Link…
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EP 52: Clients coming to you for your expertise, with Emily Weisgrau
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How do you get clients coming to you for your expertise? That’s the question my podcast guest asked herself as she started to grow her consulting business. So how did she do it? I’m excited for her to share her answer with you in this podcast episode. Join me as I chat with my client Emily Weisgrau, a nonprofit communications consultant, who will s…
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When there are a few directions you can take your business, it can be hard to figure out your next move. And when you have a few directions AND you're feeling some scarcity, it can cause you to spin. In this episode, listen in as Leah helps a client in crisis mode answer the fundamental questions that will help her stop spinning. Resources: → Free …
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EP 50: Three big lessons from 50 episodes
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Listen in as Leah shares the three big lessons learned from doing 50 episodes. Even if you don’t have a podcast or plan on starting one, you can apply these three lessons to help you grow your consulting business. Resources: → Free LinkedIn Guide for Consultants: If you’re focusing on LinkedIn for your consulting business, it starts with your profi…
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EP 49: Helping clients do what’s necessary
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What happens when clients simply aren't doing what you need them to do? It can make you feel frustrated and helpless. But you aren't as powerless as you feel. In this episode, Leah shares how to help clients do what they need to... and how you can re-establish a good working relationship when that happens. Resources: → Free LinkedIn Guide for Consu…
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