Consulting Success Podcast

A Consultant's Guide to Reading People & Closing Deals Faster with Thomas Erikson

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Selling over 12 million copies of his books worldwide, Surrounded by Idiots author Thomas Erikson knows a thing or two about human nature. But before ...

4 Systems Every Consultant Needs to Reach the Next Level of Growth

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/gr...

Tapping into the Power of a Niche Market with Julie Lawless

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what happens when you stop trying to serve everyone and double down on one niche you know inside out? That's exactly what Julie...

How Top Consultants Position Themselves to Close Faster

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/gr...

Simplify Consulting, Grow Your Business with Abhijit Verekar

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the biggest growth opportunity in your consulting business isn't scaling, but in simplifying what you deliver? This week I'm talking with Abhi...

How to Grow Your Consulting Without Hiring a Big Team

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/gr...

How to Go From Expert to 'Activator' and Future-Proof Your Firm with Matt Dixon

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's market, there are two types of consultants: those who passively wait for the phone to ring, hoping their reputation brings in the next deal...

The Only Scorecard that Matters in Business

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/gr...

The 4-Day Work Week For Consultants with Paul Koetke

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is an American running a consulting business from the mountains of Switzerland. He takes every Friday off and skis many mornings in the...

When Performance Pay ACTUALLY Works (And When It Fails)

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/gr...

The Wealth Ladder Framework with Nick Maggiulli

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Reaching a million-dollar net worth is a significant achievement, but finance expert Nick Maggiulli argues it can be a "dangerously misleading" milest...

How to Launch A New Consulting Offer That Sells

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/gr...

How a Niche Consulting Firm Pivoted from a Dying Market to US Expansion

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when your perfectly timed, booming consulting niche suddenly goes bust? Dr. Sherry Boodram and Dr. Lucas McCann, co-founders of the canna...

Why 6-Figure Consultants Stay Stuck — And How to Break Through

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/gr...

How To Build A Sellable Consulting Firm with David C. Baker

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is your firm's growth strategy inadvertently creating more complexity and less value? David C. Baker, Practice Lead, Advisory Services at Punctuation,...

Is AI Killing Consulting?

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/gr...

A Simple Sales Model For Experts with Blair Enns

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the relentless pursuit of growth is actually making your business more complex and less profitable? This week, Michael is joined by Blair Enns...

The Ultimate Guide to Growing Client LTV

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/gr...

How to Make Customers Remember You with Vance Morris

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the key to explosive growth isn't finding new clients, but delighting the ones you've already got? This week, Michael is joined by Vance Morri...

Grow Your Consulting Business Fast By Optimizing Operations

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/gr...

His 3-Person Company Makes Millions With a 'Free' Service with Cliff Nonnenmacher

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The fastest way to win more deals as a consultant is to stop trying to win every deal. Now, I know that sounds counterintuitive, but my guest today, C...

Never Work with These X Types of Clients

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/gr...

How To Collab With Your Competition with Liselle Regueiro DeGrave and Rachel Dickman

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if your biggest competitor could be your greatest ally? This week, Michael is joined by Liselle Regueiro DeGrave of DeGrave Communications and Ra...

Secrets to mastering Sales: How to Shorten the Sales Cycle

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/gr...

Use This AI "Teammate" Method To Justify 30% Higher Consulting Fees with Michel Fortin

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Consulting Success podcast. I'm Michael Zipursky, and today, we are continuing our exploration into a force that's not just changi...

If I Wanted To Scale My Consulting Business In 2025, I'd Do This

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/gr...

AI Coding Is Here To Stay (Get Ready) with David Hirschfeld

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever made a costly mistake in a startup? David Hirschfeld, founder of the 17-year-strong custom software firm Tekyz, turned his "startup scars" into S...

How to Start a Consulting Firm From Scratch in 2025

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/gr...

This is the Easiest Way To Use AI As A Consultant with Michel Fortin

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is AI coming for your consulting gig or is it the sharp new tool that could actually give you an edge? Today, Michael chats with Michel Fortin, Head o...

The Secret to Earning More in Less Time

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/gr...

Is Your Expertise Killing Your Consulting Deals with Scott Curran

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How does a seasoned corporate lawyer and former General Counsel for a global foundation transition from a world of high-stakes legal and philanthropic...

Ultimate Guide to Systemize Your Consulting Business

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/gr...

Pricing Consulting Services: A Deep Dive with Garrett Delph

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How does a consultant transition from building digital products to establishing a specialized operations consulting firm, growing it to a 15-person te...

How to Manage a High-Performance Consulting Team

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/gr...

7-Figure Consulting Business With 1 Product with Phil Risher

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can experience in corporate sales roles and a digital marketing side hustle become the foundation for a thriving 7-figure consulting firm? Phil Ri...

Can't Take On More Clients, Do This

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/gr...

Is A Consulting Partnership Right For You with Neel Singh

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What are the steps involved in transitioning from a successful corporate executive role - having helped scale a startup to IPO - to launching your own...

Step-by-Step Guide To Sign Your First Consulting Client

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/gr...

Recession-Proofing Your Consulting Business with Nate Regier

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While some consultants brace for economic headwinds, a select few see downturns as their greatest opportunity for explosive growth. But clinging to co...

3 Fundamentals for a Successful Consulting Business

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/gr...

How To 30x Your Results With The Same Effort with Alex Smith

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So imagine this: You've built a successful consulting practice, but now you're trapped in the endless cycle of competing on expertise alone. So here's...

Top 10 AI Tools Every Consultant Need

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/gr...

How He Wins 7-Figure Consulting Projects with Ken Ramaley

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever worked with a large client, for example, a Fortune 500 prospect, you might be familiar with a question they often ask, which is, “Wha...

Get More Done In 1 Week Than Most Do In 1 Month

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/gr...

Never Say No to Clients (Scaling Without Burnout) with Blair Hicken

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, what's up consultants? So check this: You've built a successful consulting practice meticulously delivering results for your clients. But what if...

The Unspoken Truth About Being a Top 1% Consultant

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/gr...

The #1 Consulting Mastermind in 2025

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to make a substantial investment in reaching the next level of your consulting business? In today’s compelling episode, Mike welcomes his cous...

9 Real Reasons Why Your Consulting Business Isn't Working

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/gr...

This $150,000 Rule Fuels Her Consulting Firm with Summer Craig

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How exactly does a classically trained marketer transition from big-budget ad agencies to founding a consultancy that propels private equity portfolio...

How to Find the Right Niche for Consulting

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/gr...

Is "Growth Mindset" Holding You Back with Stephen Fleming

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Curious as to how a PhD nutrition scientist pivoted from testing infant formula on pigs to advising Fortune 500 giants? Dr. Stephen Fleming reveals hi...

The First Signs a Business Needs Your Consulting Work

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/gr...

How This Engineer Built A 7-Figure Potato Consulting Business

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How exactly does a mechanical engineer with dreams of working with race cars end up becoming “The Fry Guy” with his own million-dollar consulting ...

The Best Consulting Business Model

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/gr...

How To Thrive As A Solo Consultant with Amy McDougal

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How exactly does a flute player end up building and running her own six-figure consulting business? Amy McDougal, President and Founder of CLEAResourc...

7 Things That Are Destroying Your Consulting Business

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/gr...

The $50K Consulting Offer That Works with Mike LaVista

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to go from seeking sales door-to-door to helping $100 million industrial companies achieve 10x growth? Caxy CEO Mike LaVista has don...

This is How Successful Consultants Get More Clients (real progression revealed)

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/gr...

How To Turn Expertise Into Emotional Buying Decisions with Stephen Steers

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can focusing on your Ideal Client Profile (ICP) and honing storytelling transform your consulting practice? In this episode, author, keynote speak...

The Dangers of Consulting People Don't Talk About

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/gr...

The Truth About Selling Your Consulting Business with Darryl Bates-Brownsword

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How exactly does an Australian business coach end up transforming the exit planning landscape in the UK? In this episode, Darryl Bates-Brownsword, Man...

15 Years of Consulting Knowledge in 15 minutes

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/gr...

Financial Mastery For Consulting Founders with Shannon Weinstein

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How does a Big Four accountant and part-time Zumba instructor transform into the President and CEO of her own fractional CFO services organization? In...

Get Ahead of 99% of Consultants (Proven Strategy)

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/gr...

From Magician To Consultant ($24M In Revenue) with John Fareed: Podcast #337

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How exactly does a former Marine and professional magician eventually find himself leading a global hospitality consulting powerhouse? In this episode...

7 EASY Ways to Increase the Profitability of Your Consulting Business

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/gr...

How To Speed Up The Consulting Sales Cycle with Tommy Ogden

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to learn what goes into scaling a tech-focused consulting firm from the ground up? In this episode, Tommy Ogden, co-founder of Activera Consulti...

5 Essential Consulting Skills to Enhance Business Performance

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcastMentioned in this episode:Get Expert Insights into Your Co...

How To Secure Multi-Million Dollar Consulting Projects with Keith Scott

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered just exactly what it takes to scale a consulting business while maintaining agility and delivering high-impact results? Keith Scott, tod...

Consulting Business Turnaround Story: How To Build A $1M Consulting Business

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcastMentioned in this episode:Double Your Revenue & Gain Contr...

20 Years Of Consulting Business Building Wisdom In 25 Minutes with Steve Hopper

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Curious about how to transform your industry expertise into a successful consulting business? Steve Hopper, today’s guest, made that leap, and he’...

You Just Need 5-20 Clients To Be a Successful Consultant

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcastMentioned in this episode:Double Your Revenue & Gain Contr...

Powerful Business Development For Newer Consulting Firms with Boaz Ashkenazy

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder what it would be like to leave a prestigious corporate role and head off to start your own venture? Today’s guest, Boaz Ashkenazy, did j...

Building and Managing a Remote Consulting Team

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcastMentioned in this episode:Double Your Revenue & Gain Contr...

Magnetic Branding & Positioning Strategies For Consultants with Deb Gabor

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel stuck trading hours for dollars, dreaming of a business that runs without you constantly grinding? That was Deb Gabor, best selling a...

3 Must-Have Strategies to Productize Your Consulting Business

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast Mentioned in this episode:Get Expert Insig...

Highest-ROI Client Acquisition Channels For Consultants With Hugo E. Gomez: Podcast #331

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to build a multi-million dollar marketing consultancy? Buckle up and learn from today’s guest, who spills the secrets to taking...

Advanced Time Management for Busy Consultants

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast Mentioned in this episode:Get Expert Insig...

Prospecting & Direct Outreach Strategies For Consultants In 2024 With Maarten van Kroonenburg: Podcast #330

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle to close deals or identify your ideal clients' real problems? Transform your sales approach and outsmart the competition! In ...

Breaking Down Scalable Business Models for Consulting Firms

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast Mentioned in this episode:Get Expert Insig...

Authentic Sales & Business Development For Consultants With Eric Rich: Podcast #329

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an insightful conversation with Eric Rich as he delves into the intricate world of business development, sharing his journey from...

Using Workshops To Win 6-Figure Consulting Projects With Andres Molina: Podcast #328

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Forget the endless hustle of chasing small clients. Join Andres Molina, a Cross-Cultural Trainer at Global Manager Consulting, in cracking th...

Lead-Generation Mastery For Consulting Firms With Amy Anderson

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's competitive landscape, mastering lead generation is the lifeblood of any thriving consulting firm. In this episode, host Michael Z...

How To Turn Consulting Services Into Scalable Products With Eisha Armstrong

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling to scale your service business? This episode unlocks the secrets to transforming your services into profitable packages that deliv...

The Power Of Radical Honesty In Consulting With Jeremiah Shirk: Podcast #325

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In consulting, there is bound to be times when you’re confronted with the difficult decision between telling the client hard truths or avoi...

The Strategic Advantage Of Solo Consultants & Small Firms With Cathy Gillespie: Podcast #324

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling to scale your consulting business without sacrificing your core values?  This episode is for you! Join Michael as he interviews C...

From A $0 To $1M+ Consulting Business With Nancy MacKay: Podcast #323

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you go from zero to a million-dollar consulting business? This episode has the answers for you. Michael Zipursky sits down with Nancy ...

Building a Consulting Firm in 2024: An Inside Look with Francisco Gomez: Podcast #321

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Building a consulting firm can be difficult. There are certain pitfalls to avoid when scaling or building your firm. In this episode, Francis...

Secrets Of Profitable Pricing For Consultants With Bill Wilson: Podcast #320

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're diving into a critical aspect of your business: pricing. Join us as Bill Wilson, a seasoned expert, reveals the keys to unlockin...

The Most Effective Marketing Campaigns For Consultants With Natalie Kaminski: Podcast #319

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our industry, you can’t just market to sell. When the value add is high, you need to actually build trusting relationships with your cli...

What The Research Says About Building A Successful Consulting Firm With Elizabeth Harr

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You may find consulting success just by employing general marketing strategies and casting a wide net on your target audience. But if you wan...

The Power of Educational Marketing for Consultants with Jodi Daniels: Podcast #317

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Red Clover Advisors is a data privacy consulting firm that helps companies comply with the alphabet soup of privacy loss. Today, joining Mich...

Consultants: Strive To Be BOLD With Melissa Vela-Williamson: Podcast #316

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Embrace the essence of boldness. In this episode, we have Melissa Vela-Williamson to discuss the art of being BOLD. Get ready to unlock the s...

How to Build a Magnetic Personal Consulting Brand with Joe Mechlinski: Podcast #315

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Build not just a brand, but a magnetic force that attracts opportunities. Today, Joe Mechlinski, the founder of Gift of Work, shows us the wa...

BONUS: How Consultants Become Visible Experts

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus podcast, Michael Zipursky speaks with Lizz Harr of Hinge Marketing on how independent consultants and small firms can become vi...

How To Create An AI "Team" In Your Consulting Business With Christopher Penn: Podcast #314

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

AI has become a trend that many businesses delve into. And to keep your business on top, you've got to learn how to leverage it to set yourse...

How To Leverage Associations & Specialty Groups For High-Value Clients with Dean West

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dean West's journey teaches us that even at 50, making strategic changes and staying committed to restructuring can turn challenges into oppo...

BONUS: How To Know You're Ready To Productize Your Consulting Business

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Productization is a hot topic. Many consultants wish to productize their consulting business. But the question remains, how do you know when ...

Strategic Hiring For Consultants – How To Build Your Bench For The Ultimate Consulting Success With Adam Oliver: Podcast #312

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Putting the right people in the right seats is crucial to any business, but for a consulting practice, it is a matter of life or death. Micha...

BONUS: Value-Based Pricing For Consultants (Raise Your Fees By 300%+)

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special bonus episode from YouTube, Michael Zipursky talks about how consultants can use value-based pricing to maximize revenue. He ...