In this episode, I do 3 things:

1. I detailed special offerings from tech giants Microsoft, Google, SAP, Salesforce, Dropbox, Hellosign and Asana for their clients during this difficult time. 
2. I do a recap on the past podcast episodes in 6 topics: 
   • Building a consulting firm
   • Solo consulting
   • Leadership
   • Government contracting
   • Virtual business 
   • Diversity and inclusion
3. The future of the podcast, mostly in Q2 2020.

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Resources: 

Google hangout meets

https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/g-suite/helping-businesses-and-schools-stay-connected-in-response-to-coronavirus

Microsoft Office 365 E1 (including teams)

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/academic/compare-office-365-education-plans?activetab=tab:primaryr1

Dropbox and HelloSign

https://go.dropbox.com/en-us/covid19-donation-program

Asana 

https://form.asana.com/?hash=5ac886806772beaa2a04b5e77c31579b5cd0b953c8286a2d9b9f4bf94f37f497&id=1165895410278852

Salesforce Care for small businesses

https://essentials.salesforce.com/salesforce-care-for-small-business/?d=7010M000000ZWcd&utm_medium=partner&utm_source=dropbox&utm_campaign=salesforce%20care

Slack for non profit, educational and medical institutions

https://slack.com/intl/en-ca/resources/using-slack/covid-help

SAP supply chain planning & supply continuity pulse with Qualtrics

https://news.sap.com/2020/04/sap-offers-for-covid-19-supply-chain-disruptions/

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#031 - How his love for branding led him from wrestling to digital marketing with Neil Haley

Neil Haley is moved by his love for branding.

He is an ex-professional wrestler, currently a radio host while running a digital marketing and tutoring services company. 
In this interview, we will go over:

• His past as a professional wrestler
• His business model 
• The impact COVID-19 will have on sales & marketing 
• How he has built his team
• His time management philosophy 

http://neilhaley.com/

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Kelly Bron Johnson is the founder of Completely Inclusive, an accessibility and inclusion consulting company based in Montreal, Canada

In the past, she was a professional who was diagnosed late with autism.
She has now a mission to make sure that no one will face the struggles she endured during her work and voice her message for anyone who has a form of handicap or disadvantage that could impact their professional lives.

Today, she shares her message and services with start-ups and established companies.

In this episode, she will share:

• her personal story 
• her mission 
• how she spreads her message
• the state of the "inclusiveness industry"
• why inclusiveness is an asset for a company, not a cost
• what type of companies are more open to complete inclusiveness

For those who want to keep in touch with Kelly, please find her details below:

• FB: https://www.facebook.com/completelyinclusive/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compinclus
• LI profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellybronjohnson/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kbronjohn/
• Website: https://compinclus.ca

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#029 - How a Doctor in neurology built a 7-figures virtual events business with Dr Mark T Wade

Dr Mark T Wade holds 2 doctorates in postural neurology as well as more than 30 certificates.

However, he is a serial entrepreneur who built multiple 6 and 7-figures businesses.
He is the founder of Virtual Summit, a virtual software and events organization company. 

While we are living this coronavirus crisis, Dr Mark T Wade is an example on how to reinvent yourself and run a virtual company. 

There is a special offer for the listeners who want to discover the Virtual Summit software for free within the next 4 months (until July 2020) that is available on the special link: https://consultinglifestyle.fm/virtualsummit 
Promo code: HOPE2020

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#028 - How to use crowdsourcing to build an on-demand ERP consultancy with Osar Iyamu

Osar Iyamu is a San Francisco-based French-Canadian entrepreneur who founded 
On-Demand Experts Cloud in 2015, commonly called "OdeCloud".

ODE stands for On-Demand Experts and it illustrates the particular way in which Osar changed his business model from a pure enterprise service to a mixture of SaaS and service model. 

Throughout his career and in his business, Osar constantly used his inner creativity to make key decisions in building his team, targeting his market and reaching his goals. 

In this episode you'll learn: 

• Osar's career story 
• OdeCloud creation and business model
• Why his team members are "community builders" 
• The importance of creativity in entrepreneurship
• Entrepreneurship in San Francisco
• How the OdeCloud team was built

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#027 - How to scale a family-owned insurance agency with Lorena Tomasini

Lorena Tomasini is the co-owner of MALMIN, a health & life insurance agency that she runs with her mother. 
Created in 2006 and based in Miami, her business is helping both individuals and businesses in their need for insurance protection. 

In this episode, you will learn:

• how Lorena started in the industry
• the specifics of working with her mom
• how did she transition from serving clients face-to-face to online
• her 3-D process to deliver her services 
• how the Coronavirus may impact in the life and health insurance industry

Resources:

• https://www.malmins.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenatomasini/

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This is a bonus episode in which I share three actions that B2B consultants can take during this crisis and that will have positive long-term effects on their well-being, their business and society.

1. Your expertise and your voice are not in quarantine, share it! 

2. Use your skills to help a not-for-profit organization or an organization involved in solving the health crisis

3. Build your own program, products and services

What do you think about those 3 ideas:

You can let me know what you think at [email protected] 
or on my Linkedin profile via direct message.

Thanks and see you in the next episode! 

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#026 - How to build your Linkedin Profile: a Masterclass with Shawn Hill


Shawn Hill is a Linkedin coach who focuses on helping midlife job seekers. 
Whether you fall into that demographic or not, his expertise on Linkedin is crucial for anyone who want to enhance their Linkedin Profile.

We will literally have a mini-course on how to enhance your Linkedin profile, content and etiquette during this episode. 


In this episode, you will learn: 

• why Shawn started to develop his expertise on Linkedin
• why having a great Linkedin Profile matters
• why your headline is a "walking advertisement" on Linkedin
• the WIIFM (What Is in It For Me?) factor in any Linkedin profile
• the importance of building a community as a solopreneur

For anyone interested, don't hesitate to have a free Linkedin Profile review with him. 

Resources:
 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrshawnhill/

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#025 - From top expert to US government consulting business owner with Judy Bradt

Judy Bradt is a Canadian woman with a huge experience working with the US Government.
She has been a top expert for Canadian companies doing business with the United States.
In 2003, she decided to create her own consulting firm. 

In this episode, you will learn how:

• Judy transitioned from top expert to consultant
• how her business model evolved over time
• what type of businesses can benefit of her services 
• her vision of owning a consulting business versus being the doer

Judy also launches a book: https://www.amazon.com/Government-Contracts-Made-Easier-Second/dp/0578621320

and her website is: https://growfedbiz.com/

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#024 - How Clarity, Commitment and Consistency help you to get results with Conni Medina

Conni Medina is the owner of Clarity Consulting Inc, an executive consultancy company that she started in the fall of 2019. 

Conni explains us why she decided to start a business after a long successful corporate career and how it will help her having the time and location freedom that she wants.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• her decision to open up a consulting firm 
• how clarity, commitment and consistency lead executives to reach their goals
• the type of clients she focuses on
• how building genuine relationships impact her business 
• her newfound passion for running

You can find more about her on:

• her Linkedin profile : linkedin.com/in/conni-medina
• www.clarityconsultinginc.com

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