The Ultimate Guide To Starting A Consulting Business in 2026
Learn how to build a profitable consulting business from scratch in this ultimate guide! I’ve built 7 businesses and generated over $65 million in revenue, and I’m sharing my proven framework to help you pivot your skills into income, independence, and impact.
This guide provides actionable steps, tools, and templates to help you launch and scale your consulting practice in today’s landscape. Whether you’re looking to escape the 9-5 or simply monetize your expertise, this video will equip you with a “black belt mindset” built on discipline and deliberate action.
- What consulting truly is: Move beyond credentials and learn how to solve real-world problems for paying clients.
- The Offer Formula: Turn your existing skills into a compelling offer by identifying problems and validating demand.
- Defining Your Ideal Client: Niche down effectively to attract clients who genuinely need and value your services.
- Picking Your Business Model: Explore different models like Volume vs. Value, Hands-On vs. Hands-Off (DIY, DWY, DFY), and B2B vs. B2C to find what fits your goals.
- How to Price Your Services: Understand various pricing models, from hourly to value-based, and learn how to charge what you’re worth.
- Marketing & Sales Strategies: Overcome the fear of selling and learn direct outreach tactics to land your first clients from your existing network.
- Effective Delivery: Master the art of client satisfaction, project management, and building trust.
- Setting Up Your Back Office & Operations: Understand the essential operations needed to run a sustainable consulting business.
- Leveraging Tech & AI: Get tips on using modern tools to gain a competitive edge.
