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The $50K Consulting Offer That Works with Mike LaVista


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What does it take to go from seeking sales door-to-door to helping $100 million industrial companies achieve 10x growth? Caxy CEO Mike LaVista has done all that and more in his 23-year journey scaling a tech consulting firm, and he shares many of his secrets for success here today. 

Starting with an 80's cover band background, Mike's transition to tech was accidental but fueled by a focus on client needs. Caxy's key pivot, he reveals, was niching down to serve industrial companies scaling to $1 billion. Noting that this specialization dramatically increased project value, Mike highlights Caxy’s innovative "Game Changer Assessment" which has become a cornerstone, positioned as an investment, not a cost. He details how client acquisition has evolved from cold calls to referrals, partnerships, and content marketing - including his own podcast - and that scaling the team has required standardized processes and objective hiring assessments. Mike finishes up today by describing his transformation from tech expert to strategic CEO, embracing coaching and a growth mindset, and propelling Caxy toward exponential growth as it aims to make today's top line tomorrow's bottom line in three years.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • How to niche down your consulting services for maximum impact
  • How to position a high-value discovery offer
  • Client acquisition strategies beyond cold outreach: the power of referrals, partnerships, and content
  • Key steps to effectively scale your team and avoid delegation pitfalls
  • The role of objective assessments in hiring A-players
  • Strategies for transitioning from a technical expert to a strategic CEO focused on exponential growth.

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