Consulting Career

During the Covid-19 crisis, author and renowned consultant Chris Knudsen used the downtime to memorialize his valuable life and business lessons, resulting in this entertaining and unforgettable memoir. Not only is Trust Me, I’m a Consultant a wild ride, but it provides a detailed guide on how to divorce yourself from the traditional employment grind and use skills you already possess to build a thriving, seven-figure consultancy.

Welcome to the wonderful world of consulting. It's a world I know well, having lived it for more than 30 years. What does a consultant do? Well I'm glad you asked. Consultants are brought into a project for their expertise, to speed the project along, and to share their knowledge with the client. Consultants are sought more for their wisdom than for their advice. I try to help the client come to wise decisions rather than telling them what they should do - nobody likes to be told what they should do.

If you've ever been curious about how to be the best version of you, wondered what makes people tick, or explored tools to help you understand how you fit in the world, you'll enjoy Unlock the Power of Your Perception.

If you have to influence others through conversations, you will benefit from the 10 important lessons in this book. You'll get a clear formula for success, practical advice, and valuable ideas that you can apply right away. This book will reshape how you interact with your clients and colleagues, and give you newfound power and ease in your career and important communications. There is no skill more important than the ability to be effective in your conversations.

In 2015 US Census Bureau estimated the consulting industry to be worth around 600 Billion dollars. That's Billion with a B. Since 2000 this is one industry that has seen a constant growth year over year. This is the newest trend in business. The business world has gotten smarter, slimmer, and meaner. Instead of employing more people, they now rely heavily on hiring consultants. Hiring a consultant is easier, it is a contract job, and these consultants are not on the company's payroll, there is no benefits, no 401K plans, and no health insurance for them.

Be Visionary: Strategic Leadership in the Age of Optimization is a self-help, business leadership book that demonstrates to existing and aspiring leaders the positive impact of applying flexibility, creativity and decisiveness to achieve results—even in uncertain times. More importantly, this book helps leaders to understand that while business operations optimization may have value in certain circumstances, it can also adversely affect a leader's management style, his or her message and replace strategic thought with short-term focus and gratification.

The Ultimate Marketing Guide for Medical Practices is an indispensable audiobook for medical professionals to market their businesses. Ali Asadi presents an in-depth examination of marketing analysis and emphasizes the importance of setting goals and implementing strategy. Also covered are such important subjects as social media, web design, SEO, email marketing, and many more.

Inclusion is more than a moral obligation; it's a competitive advantage. Inclusive leadership expert Melissa Majors is an innovator and optimizer of inclusion, leadership, and education strategies. In The 7 Simple Habits of Inclusive Leaders, she reveals how great leaders enjoy superior team performance and drive much higher profitability by incorporating inclusive practices. Through storytelling, research, and personal experiences, she offers a common-sense yet compelling and actionable approach to inclusion.

How (Not) to Fail at Consulting is a contemporary, practical guide to management consulting told through vignettes, stories, and personal accounts of people who have lived the consulting life and have the battle scars to prove it. This book offers an engaging, brutally honest, no-holds-barred glimpse into the world of consulting.

Are you thinking about starting a successful self-storage business while bringing your faith into the mix? Are you looking for helpful resources for your journey? Look no further! In Growing God's Kingdom Through Self Storage, Stephen Skinner shares his extensive knowledge and experience as a successful entrepreneur and investor. Dive into his captivating journey alongside two special people and uncover the secrets of his success. Learn proven strategies for running a self-storage business while spreading the love of Christ.

Tired of applying to jobs and having the black hole suck away yet another one of your resumes? Guess what? Your resume and process are broken! However, it’s not your fault. You have received bad advice from well-meaning people. Professors, military transition advisors, teachers, and others who have never really hired anyone, ever. If you haven’t hired someone, you don’t know how a hiring manager thinks. In this book, I'll teach you step-by-step how to make a winning resume that will make recruiters and hiring managers eager to pickup the phone and call you.

Step Up, Lead Boldly, Influence with Purpose. What separates ordinary individuals from extraordinary leaders? It’s not just talent or intelligence, it’s the ability to take ownership, inspire others, and lead with confidence in any situation. In The Dynamic Leader, David Cloninger delivers a powerful, action-driven guide for aspiring leaders, young professionals, and entrepreneurs who are ready to take their leadership skills to the next level. Whether you’re leading a team, launching a business, or stepping into leadership for the first time, this book gives you the tools to lead with impact.

If you want to get more clients without spam marketing, cold outreach, and relentless follow-ups, writing a "client-getting book" is the solution.

Process and the Other “P” Word will help accelerate your business by reducing processing around people problems and producing consistently positive results, even when you are not there.

Te muestro los secretos y estrategias más efectivas para impulsar tus ingresos y alcanzar el éxito en el competitivo mundo digital. Las 23 Llaves Secretas para Facturar más Rápido: Aprende a aplicar las 23 llaves secretas que te permitirán facturar más rápido y efectivamente en la era de la Inteligencia Artificial y el Marketing Digital.

Your Career, Your PurposeThe Next Act: Realigning Your Mindset, Purpose, and Career explores diverse career development opportunities for student affairs professionals. The book discusses broadly how professionals can navigate career paths within and beyond higher education, encouraging adaptability and personal growth. Through real-life narratives, the authors offer practical advice on assessing and aligning one’s career with personal passions and evolving professional goals. They also challenge traditional views on career advancement, emphasizing the importance of finding fulfillment ...

Are you tired of not getting your message across? Are you not being heard by the people in your life? Does your boss ignore you and your spouse disregard what you think? Then this practical audiobook is the guide for you. It will enable you to change how you interact with others and teach you to positively influence and lead everyone around you in a non-manipulative way.

50 Things to Know About Estate Planning: Tips for Planning Your Will offers instruction on writing your will. It explains in simple terms procedures and tactics to help you get started on this important task. It will also define some legal terms and give you practical tools for a head start on writing your will.

In this enlightening book, you'll not only gain an understanding of what it truly means to be a consultant, but you'll also be equipped to decide if the thrilling world of consultancy is your calling. Dive in and explore the multifaceted realm that beckons those with a passion for problem-solving, innovation, and strategic partnership, and a true and deep connection with clients.

Welcome to a journey of real insights into the art of selling. With over 35 years of diverse sales experience, I've encountered every imaginable product and service. My client list includes Toyota Motors, Cedars Sinai Hospital, Los Angeles Dodgers, Disney Corp, Warner Bros, Museum of Contemporary Art, Universal Studios, Los Angeles Convention Center, Honda Center, Tao Restaurant Group, MGM, BOKA Restaurant Group, Patina Restaurant Group, just to name a few. My initial training provided some effective methods, but it also exposed me to outdated and ineffective approaches.