Discover the unfiltered truth every consultant needs to hear, as Leah delivers a raw and honest pep talk. In this episode, she confronts hard realities, shares practical strategies, and offers actionable steps to propel your business forward, so you can stop stalling and start succeeding. Tune in for invaluable insights and a roadmap to a profitable and fulfilling year ahead.

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→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

What happens when you go from taking consulting projects here and there, to building your business with intention? That's the journey that leadership consultant Beth Messich is sharing in this episode. Join us as Beth Messich shares how she decided to go from from casual consulting gigs to intentional entrepreneurship.

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→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

As a woman consultant, it's not uncommon to feel like you're doing well with revenue, but maybe working with too many clients to get there. That can leave you feeling totally swamped. That's why many consultants want to move to working with fewer clients that pay you more. Leah dives into this topic in the first of a two-part series.

In this episode, Leah chats with a client about the first step to transitioning to fewer clients who pay you more: raising your prices with your current clients. Get ready for some great insights and tips on how to kickstart these important conversations.

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→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

 

Go behind the scenes with Leah as she coaches co-founders who have sent out a lot of proposals, but haven't gotten a lot of "yesses". You'll hear why selling into business is more complex, and how you can use that knowledge to successfully land new contracts. 

Topics covered: B2B selling, selling into a complex organization.

Resources:

→ Free Sales Strategy Guide for Consultants: If you’re looking for a clear, easy-to-follow sales strategy for your B2B consulting or coaching business, get your copy of the One-Page Sales Strategy, and create a customized, focused strategy for your business, today: onepagesalesstrategy.com

→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a B2B consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

You know you can't serve *everyone*, but it's hard to focus on who you truly want to work with, then position your work for those clients. In this episode, listen in on a session with a leadership consultant who's struggling with her positioning, but she needs to make a decision first.

Topics covered: Value-based messaging, ideal clients, positioning

Resources:

→ Free Sales Strategy Guide for Consultants: If you’re looking for a clear, easy-to-follow sales strategy for your B2B consulting or coaching business, get your copy of the One-Page Sales Strategy, and create a customized, focused strategy for your business, today: onepagesalesstrategy.com

→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a B2B consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

 

Listen in on Leah coach a woman who's leaving a long career in corporate finance to start her own business, and she wants to make sure she can do the work she loves, not the grunt work she hates. In this call, Leah shares the fastest route to revenue for consultants, and how to decide how to deliver your services.  

Topics covered: structuring a consulting business, positioning your business, and turning your work into a scaled offering.

Resources:

→ Free Sales Strategy Guide for Consultants: If you’re looking for a clear, easy-to-follow sales strategy for your B2B consulting or coaching business, get your copy of the One-Page Sales Strategy, and create a customized, focused strategy for your business, today: onepagesalesstrategy.com

→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a B2B consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

"How can I muster the energy to try and get new clients when I'm feeling so depleted?" With the pandemic, social unrest, and a shaky democracy, a lot of women are asking themselves this question. Thankfully, one of Leah's clients also asked HER this question, and in this episode, you'll hear Leah's recommendation for what to do when you're feeling simply depleted.

Topics covered: Selling, working with the clients you want, talking about your beliefs, self care

Resources:

→ Free Sales Strategy Guide for Consultants: If you’re looking for a clear, easy-to-follow sales strategy for your B2B consulting or coaching business, get your copy of the One-Page Sales Strategy, and create a customized, focused strategy for your business, today: onepagesalesstrategy.com

→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a B2B consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

When you run your own business, you want to be seen as an expert... but it feels weird to CALL yourself an expert. In this episode, listen in as Leah tackles this topic with one of her clients, and helps her figure out where her real value lies.  

Topics covered: LinkedIn, putting yourself out there, and showing up.

Resources:

→ Free Sales Strategy Guide for Consultants: If you’re looking for a clear, easy-to-follow sales strategy for your B2B consulting or coaching business, get your copy of the One-Page Sales Strategy, and create a customized, focused strategy for your business, today: onepagesalesstrategy.com

→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a B2B consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

Listen in as Leah coaches a woman who's a self-proclaimed perfectionist, who has to figure out how to get new consulting clients for the first time since starting her business eight years ago.  

Topics covered: positioning your business, using LinkedIn to get clients, and getting out of your own way.

Resources:

→ Free Sales Strategy Guide for Consultants: If you’re looking for a clear, easy-to-follow sales strategy for your B2B consulting or coaching business, get your copy of the One-Page Sales Strategy, and create a customized, focused strategy for your business, today: onepagesalesstrategy.com

→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a B2B consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

Join renowned B2B sales coach for women running consulting and coaching businesses, Leah Neaderthal, for a behind-the-scenes look as she helps women solve their biggest sales challenges and start landing higher-paying clients. 

From her background in marketing -- “definitely not a salesperson” -- she taught herself how to sell and developed a selling methodology that feels comfortable and works. Now she shares that with other women in their consulting and coaching businesses. 

From clearly communicating your value, to comfortably leading a sales process, to pricing your work, getting in front of your ideal business clients, and even confidence and mindset, you’ll listen in on the real, honest conversations with women just like you who are facing, and solving, these challenges. 

Along the way, you’ll discover that even if you’ve never been a salesperson, you can learn how to land consulting and coaching clients, comfortably and confidently, without being salesy. 

Learn more at smartgetspaid.com.

How do you run a successful business, without having any experience working in a business? Join Leah and her sister Ariel as they chat about Ariel's journey from a 14-year teaching career to the brave new world of entrepreneurship. Discover how she discovered the confidence to pursue a longstanding dream, the unexpected secrets to her success, and how she overcame challenges along the way. If you've ever felt the pull to try something new, this heartwarming episode is a must-listen.

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When it comes to nurturing relationships, making an ask, and securing funds, nonprofit fundraisers have a lot they can share with women consultants. Get ready for an eye-opening chat as Leah and Mallory Erickson, coach and consultant for nonprofit fundraisers, as they share the powerful mindsets and tools that help nonprofit fundraisers win, and which can help you in your consulting business.

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Have you ever considered quitting your consulting business for a full-time job? This candid episode explores one consultant's tough decision to do just that. You'll hear hear why she made the shift and how she can apply her business skills in her new role. Leah and her client talk through how to nurture relationships even while she's working for someone else, and steps to prepare for re-entering consulting down the road. Listen in for an honest look at an often unspoken reality - and a call to embrace what's best for you right now.

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→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

In this second installment of our Pride Month series and celebration of Leah's 20th anniversary of coming out, she relives her journey from being a self-proclaimed "professional gay" to becoming a successful business owner. Joined by a panel of esteemed LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs - Jennifer Brown, B Pagels-Minor, Eduardo Placer, Nate Shalev, and Claire Wasserman - this episode explores the unexpected ways that being queer has propelled their businesses forward. Prepare to be inspired and gain valuable insights, regardless of your own identity.

With special guests:

Jennifer Brown jenniferbrownspeaks.com

B. Pagels-Minor bpagelsminor.com

Eduardo Placer fearlesscommunicators.com

Nate Shalev revelimpact.com

Claire Wasserman ladiesgetpaid.com

 

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→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

In this Pride Month episode, host Leah celebrates her 20th anniversary of coming out, sharing her journey of self-discovery, the importance of community, and the reality of being queer and a business owner. Leah reflects on the continuous process of coming out, the joys and challenges faced by LGBTQ individuals, and her professional ventures, including co-founding "Lesbians Who Tech." Tune in for an inspiring tale of visibility, representation, and finding true happiness.

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→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

Sometimes life throws us a curveball that hits us right in the feels, which can also wreak havoc on your business. How do you recover from setbacks and bounce back even stronger? In this episode, Leah chats with Joanna Lovering, an executive presence and leadership coach and consultant, who shares how she navigated a personal difficulty and helped her business bounce back stronger than ever.

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A client relationship, like any relationship, is based on mutual respect. When you sense that a client doesn't respect your work, the relationship can become toxic. Then you're left wondering: how did I get here? And how do I ensure it won't happen again? In this episode, Leah helps a client who's struggling with those questions, and together they discuss how to attract clients who respect your expertise!

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→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

When consultants are asked what they need to make more money and grow their business, most say "more leads." But you actually don't need as many leads as you think. In this episode, Leah shares the real problem most consultants face (and how to solve it), so you can stop spending so much energy focusing on leads, and get paid more for each client engagement.

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→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

Do you find yourself yearning to be recognized as a strategic partner by your clients? Are you tired of getting stuck in tactical execution work? Then you're going to want to listen to this episode. In this insightful podcast episode, consultants Sarah and Corey Jackson share their transformative journey from being stuck in the weeds of tactical execution to becoming sought-after strategic consultants. They share the steps they took to shift their focus and win over clients who now see them as invaluable strategic partners. If you're ready to shift from execution to strategic consulting, this is the episode for you.

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→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

How do you run a successful business, when your brain works a little differently? That's the question we're diving into today with Latrice Prater, founder of the Digital Solutions Team and advocate for women business owners with ADHD. We explore how Latrice Prater has leveraged her ADHD to shape her work approach and business strategies, the transformative impact ADHD has had on Latrice's journey to building a successful consultancy, and you'll gain valuable insights into making your business work the way your brain works. Whether you have ADD/ADHD or simply looking to better understand those around you, tune in for a unique perspective on thriving with ADHD in the consulting industry.

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→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

When we take a marketing or sales action towards getting a new consulting client, we all have that little voice that tell us we shouldn't, or we can't, or who are we to think...? We lovingly call this "head trash," and it's the silent confidence killer that can make you play small in your consulting business. In this episode, listen in as we explore the head trash that comes up in selling, and how to overcome it.

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When your consulting business is doing well, it can feel like you got there through luck. But then the thought pops into your head: what if your luck runs out? In this conversation with consultant Meghan Goff, you'll hear how that fear showed up for her, what she did to quiet the fear, and how she learned to not only maintain her business but grow it dramatically.

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→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

In this candid episode, Leah shares the simple yet powerful mantras that keep her grounded and focused while building her business. Leah explains how she stays patient and present instead of getting caught up in comparison, shiny objects, or trying to force quick wins. She reflects on the daily mental practices that help her show up consistently, avoid burnout, and make incremental progress over time. This episode will inspire you to stay true to your path, not get derailed by others’ approaches, and always remember that you're in control.

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→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

When you're a few years into your business, some of that early excitement has subsided, and you're in The Messy Middle, how do you keep growing your business? That's the question Leah is exploring in this episode with Kathryn Janicek. Kathryn has been running her business for eight years, and she'll share the changes she made to increase her revenue by 40%, build her confidence, and continue to grow her business in The Messy Middle.

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→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

 

It's hard to feel in control of your business when things feel disorganized. In this episode, join Leah and a client as they dive into the nitty-gritty of getting and staying organized and being more efficient, so you can better lead the sales process, and work smarter. Tune in for some valuable insights, practical tips, and a deep dive into the complexities of running a consulting business.

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→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

It's a common assumption among women consultants: in order to grow your revenue, you have to either be completely overworked, or build a large agency and take on more work, resulting in overwork and loss of control. In this episode, Leah debunks that assumption and shares four strategies for increasing revenue while keeping the business small, so you can break through the revenue ceiling, while still having time for what's important to you.

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→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

When you’ve spent the first years of your business getting clients through referrals, how do you go from feeling like the passenger in your business, to the driver's seat? In this episode of the Smart Gets Paid podcast, Alex Kreager, PR consultant, will share how she did it. Discover her strategies for client engagement, the pivotal role of LinkedIn, and how she found the confidence and stability that finally made her feel like a business owner.

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→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

When we think about running a successful business, we often think of financial profitability. But there are a lot of women making good money, but working way too hard. The reason? Because we've been thinking about profitability all wrong. There isn't just one type of profitability, there are three. And once we know what they are, we can have businesses that are financially profitable, personally rewarding, and infinitely sustainable.

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What do you do when you're in a sales process with a potential client, but the client dynamic feels a bit off and you start to see some red flags? That's the challenge Leah's client faces in this episode. Listen in as they talk about handling difficult clients, navigating internal dynamics, and setting boundaries to ensure successful client relationships.

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→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

 

When founder Jill James realized she needed to end her marriage, she faced the challenge of supporting herself and her son alone. Fortunately, the skills she acquired in acquiring clients empowered her to make the decision that was best for her. In this episode, Leah has an insightful conversation with Jill James, her client and dear friend, about how our present business decisions can enable us to prioritize our future well-being.

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Do you ever wonder if you're working on the right things in your consulting business? You're not alone. In this episode of The Smart Gets Paid Podcast, join Leah in conversation with leadership coach and consultant Laura Eigel, as she shares her journey from struggling with mismatched business advice to building a thriving B2B consulting practice. You'll discover why so many of those "must-do" tactics often fail for B2B consulting, how to transition your business development to attract corporate clients, and the right way to scale a consulting practice.

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→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

 

Have you ever wondered if you could get paid more for your consulting work? Or perhaps you'd like to get paid more, but the story you're telling yourself is that clients won't say yes. If so, don't miss this episode. Listen in as Leah coaches a client on pricing, pricing confidence, and using pricing to build a better relationship with clients.

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→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

What can you learn from the worst year of your business? That's the question Leah is diving into today. Leah shares her "year from hell" and the valuable lessons she learned as a business owner. Listen as Leah shares practical tips to help you overcome the challenges faced by women running consulting businesses, such as getting the right clients and getting paid more. Don't spend years asking questions - with the lessons shared here, you can make this the year that answers.

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→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

Sometimes you find yourself in a perplexing client experience. In this episode, Leah's clients share their confusion as to how a project that started at their standard rate, ended up at one-fifth of the price. In this episode, you'll hear Leah unpack what happened in the sales process, how to develop a profitable client engagement, how to make the most of a not-great situation, and how to avoid it in the future. Tune in to learn from their experiences and gain valuable advice on navigating client projects.

 

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→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

How do you get clients beyond people you already know? It's one of the most common challenges women consultants face, and in this episode, Leah and her client talk through how to do it. Listen in to learn how to get clients outside of the people you already know, the mistake that a lot of women make when they try to get outside their network, and how to avoid getting caught flat-footed when you need to make clients happen.

 

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→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

In this captivating episode, join Leah as she chats with Alicia Johnson, whose consulting business is in emergency management. From being an emergency responder during Hurricane Sandy, to starting consulting as a side hustle, to far exceeding her last job working for someone else, Alicia's story is one of learning to own your expertise, trust yourself, and build relationships. Listen in for a truly inspiring conversation.

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→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

 

If you've tried marketing or sales strategies to get clients and they didn't work, you might be wondering what you did wrong. But there's a high likelihood that it was never going to work to begin with for a simple reason. In this podcast episode, discover why these strategies won't work and the key shifts you need to make to succeed. With real-life examples, you'll learn to navigate the confusing world of entrepreneurship and find out what's necessary to get B2B clients, and avoid wasting any more time or money on strategies that won't work.

 

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→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

 

So many women consultants are Type A Overachievers who are ambitious, who work hard, and who put a lot of pressure on themselves (maybe this sounds like you, too?). But even for high achievers, it can be hard to stay consistent and achieve your goals. In this episode, listen in as Leah talks to a client whose high-achieving nature can lead to burnout and self-doubt. Together, they unravel the underlying reasons for our relentless pursuit of perfection and discover the power of self-compassion. Tune in for valuable strategies to strike a balance and embrace your achievements without losing yourself in the process.

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In this episode, join Leah as she opens up about a life-altering experience that transformed her perspective and reshaped her business forever. In this intimate solo episode, Leah shares the unexpected stroke she had at 36 years old and the profound impact it had on her health, sense of security, and overall life. From the initial symptoms to the search for answers, she takes you on her journey of recovery, resilience, and the lessons learned along the way. Discover how Leah's story inspires awareness, self-care, and the recognition of stroke signs, offering hope and support to those who have faced similar challenges.

In this insightful episode, we're going deep on scaling consulting businesses with Mandi Ellefson, the founder of Hands Off CEO. In a captivating conversation, Mandi and Leah explore the fascinating differences between how men and women grow their consulting businesses differently. Discover the pitfalls and challenges faced by both, and learn what it takes to scale your own business while managing your bandwidth. Whether you're a solopreneur or aiming to build a million-dollar agency, this episode is packed with nuggets you can apply to your business.

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We all know that running a consulting business can be quite a busy endeavor, especially when it comes to attracting new clients. However, it's essential to focus on activities that will genuinely boost your client base. In this episode, Leah shares a valuable lesson with a client, shedding light on the importance of not only investing your time wisely, but trusting yourself as well.

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Resources:

→ Referrals on Repeat: If you get consulting clients through word of mouth or referrals, it can feel like you're waiting for the next one to come your way. Get the 5 step Referrals on Repeat system to take control of the referrals so you can get referrals and word of mouth clients consistently. Get your copy at smartgetspaid.com/referrals.

→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

 

Ever feel like the sales process is a jungle? In this episode, Leah and her client dive into practical tools for navigating the twists and turns of selling in consulting work. You'll learn strategies for taking control, guiding prospects with confidence, and leading the process to a successful close. Tune in to gain insights on managing each stage of the journey and turning challenges into clear paths toward the win.

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Selling your consulting services to businesses can feel like watching paint dry - it takes ages for clients to finally say yes, sometimes even up to 18 months! So how can you run a successful consulting business when it can take so long to get a new client? Just ask consultant Kathy Almy. Join Leah and Kathy for a great discussion on how Kathy has grown her consulting business despite her clients having a very long sales process (seriously long!), and how you can do the same. Connect with Leah on LinkedIn

→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

 

If you've spent your career making others look and sound good, it can feel weird to turn the camera on yourself, so to speak, and make your own voice heard. Kim Rittberg felt the same, having spent her career in media as a producer for Netflix, People, and others. But now she's turned the camera on herself in her business, and she's chatting with Leah to share how you can do it too.   Connect with Leah on LinkedIn   → Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

Several years into Smart Gets Paid, Leah's niche is pretty clear and easy to recognize: women who run independent consulting businesses. But it wasn't always that clear. So in this episode, I pull back the curtain and share with you how I came to my niche, the women I work with. But I get there in a roundabout way, by talking to a client who's struggling to find HER niche. Tune in to my conversation about how I found my niche, and how you can find your own.

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If you want to elevate the clients you're working with, how do you do it? How do you go from catching smaller fish, to catching big fish? Join Leah for a conversation with Nora Shepard, head of business development at the Simply Be personal branding agency, to learn how.   Connect with Leah on LinkedIn   → Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.  

Even though there's no silver bullet to getting consulting clients, there is one thing that can make getting clients easier: having a good Painkiller Statement. But what you might not know is that creating your Painkiller Statement is one of the hardest things to do. In this episode, you'll hear why my client is so frustrated with her Painkiller Statement, and how to make it easier to create.

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Resources:

→ Referrals on Repeat: If you get consulting clients through word of mouth or referrals, it can feel like you're waiting for the next one to come your way. Get the 5 step Referrals on Repeat system to take control of the referrals so you can get referrals and word of mouth clients consistently. Get your copy at smartgetspaid.com/referrals.

→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

 

In this very special episode, Leah sits down with her Dad, Bob Neaderthal, to talk about the lessons he learned in running his small business for 30 years, what she learned from watching him, and the lessons he instilled which she shares with her clients today. Join us for a heartwarming discussion.

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→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

 

You didn't start your business so you could work all the time. And yet, so many women are working way too hard in their consulting businesses, for "ok money," and they don't have enough time for what really matters. But it doesn't have to be this way. In this conversation with Rosie Stafford Smith, she shares how she built a profitable consulting business and has time for what truly matters.

Resources:

→ Referrals on Repeat: If you get consulting clients through word of mouth or referrals, it can feel like you're waiting for the next one to come your way. Get the 5 step Referrals on Repeat system to take control of the referrals so you can get referrals and word of mouth clients consistently. Get your copy at smartgetspaid.com/referrals.

→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.

 

In this episode, Leah shares the three biggest mistakes she made in running and growing her consulting businesses, along with how to avoid them, so you can avoid the same pitfalls and grow your business.

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Resources: → Referrals on Repeat: If you get consulting clients through word of mouth or referrals, it can feel like you're waiting for the next one to come your way. Get the 5 step Referrals on Repeat system to take control of the referrals so you can get referrals and word of mouth clients consistently. Get your copy at smartgetspaid.com/referrals.

→ Get Higher-Paying Consulting Clients: If you’re a woman running a consulting business, learn how you can get paid more for your consulting contracts and attract more of the right kinds of clients at smartgetspaid.com.