Do the leaders of consulting firms that grow rapidly think differently than the leaders of firms that experience modest growth or stagnation? Yes. A particular mindset is necessary (though not sufficient) to consistently build your consulting firm: the mindset outlined in this podcast episode. Visit the original article https://www.davidafields.com/unlocking-success-the-psychology-of-growing-your-consulting-firm and leave your comments. 

All else being equal, it would be nice for your firm to fall on the right side of the growth bell curve. You could enjoy a bit of hypergrowth before you kick back and let the firm build at a more typical rate. But, it's quite possible you're on the left side of the curve--growing slowly, holding steady or even declining this year. Why? The answer is in this podcast episode. Visit the original article https://www.davidafields.com/the-secret-sauce-what-makes-some-consulting-firms-flourish-while-others-flounder and leave your comments. 

Patently ridiculous ideas regularly turn out to be true: humans can fly through the air, food can cook in a cold box without applying heat, and an open package of cookies can last more than one afternoon (under extreme circumstances). Some nonsensical idea may be the next breakthrough that boosts your consulting firm, and you can spot that profitably wacky notion using the exercise outlined in this podcast episode. Visit the original article https://www.davidafields.com/from-absurd-to-ingenious-how-to-quickly-unearth-breakthrough-ideas-for-your-consulting-firm and leave your comments. 

Focus is essential to your consulting firm winning clients and profitably delivering value. Perhaps not laser focus every moment of every day, but better focus than you have now. Based on some interesting research, I've identified an insidious attention stealer and given you steps to eliminate it in this podcast episode. Visit the original article at https://www.davidafields.com/5-distractions-derailing-your-consulting-firms-productivity and leave your comments. 

Sometimes it's obvious what decisions would be a misstep for your consulting firm. However, other times, it's easier than you'd like for your firm to be pulled into decisions you later regret. To avoid those regrettable moments, listen to this podcast episode. Visit the original article at https://www.davidafields.com/3-guidelines-to-ensure-your-consulting-firm-does-the-right-thing and leave your comments. 

Occasionally, against all reason and what is right in the world, your wit and charm alone aren't enough to secure a deal with a new client. In those instances, a tasty box of chocolates and a finely crafted case study can help you seal the deal. Instructions for crafting your case study are in this podcast episode. (Chocolate tips are in other podcast episodes.) Visit the original article at https://www.davidafields.com/the-perfect-case-study-for-your-consulting-firm and leave your comments. 

Webinars and live streams can be amazing visibility builders for your consulting practice. Or they can be a black hole sucking your time and money into oblivion. Let's go with the first option, yes? To get there, follow the simple tips in this podcast episode. Visit the original article at https://www.davidafields.com/3-5-tips-for-webinars-and-events-that-win-clients-for-your-consulting-firm and leave your comments. 

As the leader of your consulting practice, you may think it's obvious where to spend your time and money to boost your firm's sales. And yet, two better choices are available--the two recommended in this podcast episode. Visit the original article at https://www.davidafields.com/two-proven-investments-to-improve-sales-of-your-consulting-services and leave your comments. 

No matter how large or small your consulting business is, you don't close some of the projects you pursue. And each potential project you don't win is a loss. But is it? You'll enjoy more success when you adopt the perspective and best practices in this podcast episode. Visit the original article https://www.davidafields.com/why-losing-projects-isnt-bad-for-your-consulting-firm and leave your comments. 

Assuming yesterday was an okay-or-better day, today you're probably not thinking about how you'll exit your consulting practice. You should be. Tomorrow's happiness depends on what you do today, and since it's important that you're happy, you should definitely listen to this podcast episode. Visit the original article https://www.davidafields.com/how-to-maximize-the-exit-value-of-your-consulting-firm-and-why-you-should-plan-now and leave your comments.