What do nut milk, corporate porridge, and startups have in common? Seems like a random list, right? I sat down with Ben Manwaring to talk about his winding career path—from consulting to startups to his current chapter in Amsterdam. We got into flexibility, risk-taking, and what it really looks like to blend creativity with business growth.

What do nut milk, corporate porridge, and startups have in common? Seems like a random list, right? I sat down with Ben Manwaring to talk about his winding career path—from consulting to startups to his current chapter in Amsterdam. We got into flexibility, risk-taking, and what it really looks like to blend creativity with business growth.

What do nut milk, corporate porridge, and startups have in common? Seems like a random list, right? I sat down with Ben Manwaring to talk about his winding career path—from consulting to startups to his current chapter in Amsterdam. We got into flexibility, risk-taking, and what it really looks like to blend creativity with business growth.

Trusting Your Value with Ben Manwaring

If you’re an expert executive considering independent consulting—or already running your own thriving practice—this podcast is for you. The 2x2 Podcast for Independent Consultants goes beyond the usual business advice. We talk to real-life practitioners—strategists, deep thinkers, and multi-hyphenates who thrive on autonomy, intellectual curiosity, and portfolio careers. Whether you're exploring the leap from corporate, navigating a career transition, or scaling from solo consulting to a microfirm, we dig into how top independents build, grow, and sustain their businesses. Hosted by Lauren Wambold Patel, a seven-figure consultant who learned the game the hard way, this show brings you candid conversations with independent consultants and fractional executives who are building successful businesses on their own terms. We go deep—breaking down their strategies, pricing models, niche positioning, client acquisition, and how they balance working on their business with running it internally. This isn’t theory—it’s the real playbook. Subscribe now to The 2x2 Podcast for Independent Consultants and take your expertise up and to the right.

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If you’re an expert executive considering independent consulting—or already running your own thriving practice—this podcast is for you. The 2x2 Podcast for Independent Consultants goes beyond the usual business advice. We talk to real-life practitioners—strategists, deep thinkers, and multi-hyphenates who thrive on autonomy, intellectual curiosity, and portfolio careers. Whether you're exploring the leap from corporate, navigating a career transition, or scaling from solo consulting to a microfirm, we dig into how top independents build, grow, and sustain their businesses. Hosted by Lauren Wambold Patel, a seven-figure consultant who learned the game the hard way, this show brings you candid conversations with independent consultants and fractional executives who are building successful businesses on their own terms. We go deep—breaking down their strategies, pricing models, niche positioning, client acquisition, and how they balance working on their business with running it internally. This isn’t theory—it’s the real playbook. Subscribe now to The 2x2 Podcast for Independent Consultants and take your expertise up and to the right.

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