Many solopreneurs waste hours on long, unfocused discovery calls that end with no clear next step. This 8–9 minute episode gives a compact, repeatable 10‑minute call agenda and verbatim script lines to run short, professional consults that surface buyer intent and lead naturally to a paid offer. You’ll get the four-part flow (open + agenda, focused problem pull, quick proof + outcome, clear low-friction next step), three exact language swaps for coaches, local pros, and freelancers, and a simple on-call checklist (timing, soft-closing phrasing, and note-taking fields). The episode includes a mini measurement plan (track calls → paid next steps; target a 15–30% move rate on first runs), a one-sentence qualifying line to protect time, and a sample follow-up email you can paste immediately. Finish the episode ready to run your next consult in 10 minutes and convert it into a measurable business outcome.