Alexandra Kapelos-Peters, the founder of Cansulta joins the Startup Coach for this Startup Talk Podcast interview. Cansulta is a platform that makes it easy for individuals and businesses to find and book consultations with vetted experts in a variety of industries. During the interview, Alexandra shares the inspiration behind starting Cansulta, how it differs from other consulting platforms, and the process of finding and booking a consultation. She also talks about the challenges faced while building and scaling the business, future plans, and the team behind Cansulta. This is a must-watch for anyone looking to start their own consulting platform or for those looking for an easier way to access expert advice.
Cansulta Links:
Website: https://www.cansulta.com/
Blog: https://www.cansulta.com/blog/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cansulta/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cansultacom
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/cansulta
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cansulta
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cansulta
Show Notes:
Introduction of guest, Alexandra Kapelos-Peters, founder of Cansulta
Explanation of what Cansulta is and how it differs from other consulting platforms on the market
We’re AirBNB + Match + Upwork + Etsy combined for consulting—an online platform for businesses to access the expertise of vetted professionals, easily & affordably. We’re consulting for the modern era 😉
How we’re different:
Everyone is vetted; we accept <20% of applicants
Consultants set their own prices & can make custom offers
No hidden fees, no overhead
Flexible! Collaborate as-needed: by the hour, task, project, team.
Our Benefits page (https://www.cansulta.com/benefits/) explains more about how we’re different
Discussion on the inspiration behind starting Cansulta and the problem it solves
Business leaders lack the time, knowledge, and resources to tackle every problem and opportunity.
It’s difficult and expensive to find available, trustworthy and effective consultants to help
Big businesses & enterprises have in-house teams or support from large consultancies, but startups and SMEs don’t have the same resources
Every business deserves to benefit from the transformative impacts of great strategy, direction, advice, and consulting from reliable experts and those who have “been there, done that”
Cansulta bridges that gap, provides access, makes it easy & affordable to get support
Walkthrough of the process of finding and booking a consultation on Cansulta
Our “How it Works” page explains the simple steps for clients and consultants to work together: https://www.cansulta.com/how-it-works/
Information on how experts on the platform are vetted and qualified
It’s an intense process, arguably as rigorous or more than securing a full-time position! Steps include: resume screening, recorded video interview, Case Study with live presentation, references from previous clients, legal/financial compliance.
Sharing of success stories of clients who have used Cansulta to solve a problem or grow their business
Explanation of the benefits for independent consultants who use the platform
We handle the “front end” (sales & marketing) and the “back end” (billing & payme...
