If you’ve ever wondered whether you can turn your consultancy into a premium, thriving business…

Know that it’s absolutely possible.

Lorraine Macdonald has done exactly that — but it didn’t happen overnight, and it didn’t happen without challenges.

In this episode, Lorraine shares how she went from feeling stuck and second-guessing herself to building a consultancy that’s on track for 7-figures this year — and the practical steps you can take to start creating your own version of that success.

👇 IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

•  Why she left employment and started her consultancy in the first place
•  The hidden struggles she faced (yes, even with all her experience)
•  The psychological switch that turned everything around — in her business and her life
•  How she chooses coaches (and what you should look for so you don’t waste time or money)
•  The simple but focused changes that have her on track for 7-figures — and how you can plug these into your consultancy too

So tune in now — and see what’s really possible for you and your business.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – How Lorraine Mcdonald Scaled Horizon HR from Solo Consultant to Multi-Six-Figure Business
• 01:28 – Supporting Hundreds of Clients and Aiming for Seven Figures in HR Consultancy
• 03:31 – From Redundancy to Running an Award-Winning HR Consultancy
• 05:17 – The Struggles of Starting a HR Consultancy With No Logo, No Systems, and No Sales Plan
• 06:54 – Overcoming the First-Year Challenges of Building a Consultancy Alone
• 07:49 – Stuck at Six Figures: How Working In the Business Stops You Growing It
• 09:18 – Breaking the Plateau: Why Clarity Beats Conflicting Business Advice
• 10:26 – Step-by-Step Business Frameworks That Prevent Overwhelm for HR Consultants
• 12:36 – Escaping the Hamster Wheel: The Turning Point That Sparked Growth
• 13:18 – The Mindset Shift of Joining a High-Investment Coaching Programme
• 15:09 – How Streamlining Systems and Delegating Freed Up Time to Grow
• 15:58 – Tracking Sales Numbers and Cashflow to Drive HR Consultancy Growth
• 17:42 – Overcoming the Fear of Selling HR Services Without Feeling ‘Salesy’
• 19:24 – Treating Every Conversation as a Business Opportunity (Game-Changing Mindset)
• 23:20 – Lorraine’s #1 Tip for HR Consultants Who Want to Reach Six Figures and Beyond

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