Solo Consultants: Managing Your Clients

Ian and Mikes solopreneur discussion progresses to the pivotal theme of client managment. We talk about qualification and the dangers of accepting poor-fit clients. We discuss how solo consultants possess the unique advantage of selectively choosing their clientele, which can lead to greater satisfaction and success in their endeavors. Throughout the episode, there is a consistent call for consultants to adopt a mindset that prioritizes quality over quantity in client relationships. The podcast underscores the necessity for consultants to develop emotional intelligence, resilience, and effective communication skills, especially when navigating challenging client interactions or even terminating unproductive relationships.

Consulting for Humans is all about the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of a life in consulting. Each week, Ian and Mike shine a light on a new topic, bringing insights from decades of experience in consulting to business clients. We'll be examining the ideas, old and new, that underpin what makes consultants happy and successful.

We think the job gets easier, the more human you are! So it’s our mission to add just a little more humanity to the lives of consultants, and to bring some of the skills and perspectives of consulting to human lives, too.

If you’re a consultant who’s trying to be human, or a human who’s trying to be a consultant, we think you’re our kind of person!

Contact the show at [email protected], and follow us on Instagram at @learn.consulting

Consulting for Humans is brought to you by P31 Consulting.

• No. of episodes: 31
• Latest episode: 2025-05-29
• Business Careers Entrepreneurship

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