Signs that it is the right consultant for you ** Build your internal dev team first ** A startup going to a consultant first thing off the bat is taking a long road ** Every business owner needs to do research ** A consultant can reveal team inefficiencies ** You should be the expert about your own business ** Most entrepreneurs don't build teams right the first time ** Having a consultant on your Board of Advisors is a long-term strategy ** The consultant should not be there to "yes" you ** There are two starting paths: building teams first and starting with consultants ** The key is research, review and doing your homework ahead of time ** Do you have all the resources to execute the plan? ** Consultants should give you options to fit your needs ** Understanding your limitations.