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Building a Boutique Consulting Business as a Couple | Episode 181 [Video]

Building a Boutique Consulting Business as a Couple | Episode 181

In this episode, Melisa Liberman interviews Stephen Dummit and Olivia Leigh, co-founders of Tradewinds Leadership, to explore the challenges and successes of growing a boutique consulting firm as a couple.

Discover how they overcame the fear of niching down, managed their personal and professional dynamics, and shifted their sales mindset to build a thriving consulting business.

⏱ Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
01:46 Meet Olivia Leigh and Stephen Dummit
02:57 The Evolution of Tradewinds Leadership
05:38 Challenges and Strategies in Consulting
08:03 Specializing in the Construction Industry
14:11 Developing Service Offerings
19:08 The Importance of Specialization
28:31 The Power of Niching Down
29:52 Expanding Opportunities Through Speaking Engagements
31:36 Balancing Life and Business as Partners
33:49 Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution
40:20 Navigating the Sales Process
46:58 Vision for the Future
50:34 The Importance of Coaching and Personal Development

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The Grow Your Independent Consulting Business Podcast helps consultants build successful practices through practical tips and strategies. Hosted by Melisa Liberman, this podcast offers actionable insights for achieving sustainable growth.

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