Have you ever felt intimidated or disconnected from the word "Sales"? Does your stomach clinch at the thought of "working a room"?

My client Trina Willard, an introvert at heart, has turned her nature into a 💪superpower for her management consulting firm. She’ll reveals how she maintains meaningful connections and fosterslong-term relationships that drive mutual success.

Trina's authentic aproach to nurturing relationships with quick touchpoints and a true heart of service keeps momentum going at her company Knowledge Advisory Group, which provides research and evaluation services to nonprofit clients.

Be sure to note any specific tactics Trina shares that feel authentic to YOU and implement them into your weekly routine to deepen connections with ideal clients and referral partners.

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Ever wondered how the flow of money differs in nonprofits compared to for-profit companies? It’s essential to understand this ecosystem you are operating within.

We discuss how identifying the source of funding for your consulting project matters. Also we share how the 🔌 power of leaning into relationship marketing creates a winning sales strategy for our clients.

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Feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone.

Running a business is not for the faint of heart and combine that with parenting, caregiving, volunteering, a challenging relationship or #alltheabove and it is enough to paralyze even the most productive and high-functioning consultants.

Join my colleague Elizabeth Cook and me as we share ideas, tactics and strategies to navigate business and personal overwhelm including:

• Brain Dumps
• Slow Mondays
• Taking Breaks
• White Space
• Low Power Mode
• and more!!

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Seizing every opportunity that comes your way isn't always the best strategy.

Doing all the tasks you “can” do in your business and home, may inhibit your business growth and lead to overwhelm.

But how do you know what tasks to do and what not to do?

How do you decide what opportunities to say yes to and what to decline?

Elizabeth Cook, who coaches alongside me in our programs, joins me as we discuss practical filters for assessing opportunities, the importance of strategic thinking, and even provide scripts for gracefully declining offers that don’t align with your goals.

If you’re striving to build an enduring business while keeping your mission front and center, this episode is a must-listen!

Are you looking for more support to grow your business beyond this podcast?

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When you’re no longer doing client work or have delegated a majority of it, what should you focus on next?

Elizabeth Cook, who coaches alongside me in our programs for nonprofit consultants, joins me to discuss four key activities that founders should focus on after delegating client work.

Our mission is to help you gain more time for these pivotal activities, so you can continue to grow and sustain a thriving consulting business!

Need support as you grow your consulting practice?

Our Impact 💫 Collective Mastermind program is open for applications. We help established nonprofit consultants create more impact while working fewer hours.

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You will get fired up in this conversation with Cindy Wagman. We talk about her rebel days in high school and how this rebellious spirit serves her mission for women, especially those who “grew up” in the nonprofit world, to go against the grain and embrace financial success.

Cindy does this with 100% care for her consulting clients and shares her collaborative process for creating proposals, including how to get more comfortable with discussions around pricing and budget.

She also shares how she helps Fractional Fundraisers and other Nonprofit Consultants start and grow their businesses through her programs.

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Would you say you have a CHAOS business or an ENDURING business?

The three pillars in my model of an ENDURING business are that it is enjoyable, profitable AND sustainable.

It is common to have seasons where any of the above are out of sync, but long term we won’t stay in business if all three pillars are not addressed.

In this episode, we provide actionable steps to help you get out of overwhelm and “chaos” and build a business that endures.

If you could use support in your business, consider our mastermind with 1:1 coaching and a retreat.

💫 Learn more about the Impact Collective Mastermind for nonprofit consultants with $10K+ a month in revenue, who want to have More Impact while working Fewer Hours.

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Building a team is a journey full of lessons and we get to explore those with Stephanie Skryzowski, founder of 100 Degrees Consulting - which provides Fractional CFO services to Nonprofit Organizations.

Originally a solo consultant, Stephanie's business has grown to include a diverse team of 16 full-time employees.

We talk about the evolution of her hiring process, overcoming mindset challenges, and making strategic decisions like selling part of her business to focus exclusively on nonprofits.

Stephanie also shares how niching down led to exponential revenue growth.

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