Consulting Success Podcast

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/grow [http://www.consultingsuccess.com/grow] Mentioned in this episode: Get Expert Insights into Your Consulting Business: Claim Your FREE Growth Session Now! Want to get personalized feedback and actionable insights on your consulting business from seasoned experts who've been in your shoes? The Consulting Success Clarity Coaching Program offers just that, and you can experience a taste of it with a FREE, no-obligation Growth Session. On this call, you'll explore how to optimize your business model, refine your messaging, and build a predictable stream of high-value clients. https://www.consultingsuccess.com/coaching-for-consultants Join an Elite Group of Consulting Founders in Montreal for Serious Growth Imagine being in a room where every other 6 or 7-figure consulting founder is as serious about growth as you are. That’s the Consulting Success Mastermind in Montreal (Sept 18-20, 2025). This is your opportunity to build real relationships with top-performing consultants, share wins and challenges, and grow strategically together. As one past attendee said, it's "exactly what I’ve been needing." Ready for powerful connections & expert strategy? Explore the Montreal Mastermind: https://consultingsuccess.com/montreal

Ever made a costly mistake in a startup? David Hirschfeld, founder of the 17-year-strong custom software firm Tekyz, turned his "startup scars" into SaaS stardom. He shares the brutal honesty of a past venture hitting a wall and how that forged his unshakeable belief in rigorous client qualification. Discover his 5-minute method to identify serious prospects, why not charging from day one can be fatal, and how Tekyz is riding the AI wave to deliver massive client value. If you're building a tech business or consulting with startups/scale-ups, David's hard-won lessons are pure gold! 📢 In This Episode, You’ll Discover: ✅ The critical misstep of not charging clients from day one in a past startup and why delaying charges can doom a new venture. ✅ David's 5-minute technique to qualify serious clients, uncover their actual budget, and avoid costly, misaligned projects. ✅ How Tekyz leverages AI for incredible efficiency, cutting project estimate times by 30% and enhancing client value. Mentioned in this episode: Get Expert Insights into Your Consulting Business: Claim Your FREE Growth Session Now! Want to get personalized feedback and actionable insights on your consulting business from seasoned experts who've been in your shoes? The Consulting Success Clarity Coaching Program offers just that, and you can experience a taste of it with a FREE, no-obligation Growth Session. On this call, you'll explore how to optimize your business model, refine your messaging, and build a predictable stream of high-value clients. https://www.consultingsuccess.com/coaching-for-consultants Join an Elite Group of Consulting Founders in Montreal for Serious Growth Imagine being in a room where every other 6 or 7-figure consulting founder is as serious about growth as you are. That’s the Consulting Success Mastermind in Montreal (Sept 18-20, 2025). This is your opportunity to build real relationships with top-performing consultants, share wins and challenges, and grow strategically together. As one past attendee said, it's "exactly what I’ve been needing." Ready for powerful connections & expert strategy? Explore the Montreal Mastermind: https://consultingsuccess.com/montreal

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/grow [http://www.consultingsuccess.com/grow] Mentioned in this episode: Get Expert Insights into Your Consulting Business: Claim Your FREE Growth Session Now! Want to get personalized feedback and actionable insights on your consulting business from seasoned experts who've been in your shoes? The Consulting Success Clarity Coaching Program offers just that, and you can experience a taste of it with a FREE, no-obligation Growth Session. On this call, you'll explore how to optimize your business model, refine your messaging, and build a predictable stream of high-value clients. https://www.consultingsuccess.com/coaching-for-consultants Join an Elite Group of Consulting Founders in Montreal for Serious Growth Imagine being in a room where every other 6 or 7-figure consulting founder is as serious about growth as you are. That’s the Consulting Success Mastermind in Montreal (Sept 18-20, 2025). This is your opportunity to build real relationships with top-performing consultants, share wins and challenges, and grow strategically together. As one past attendee said, it's "exactly what I’ve been needing." Ready for powerful connections & expert strategy? Explore the Montreal Mastermind: https://consultingsuccess.com/montreal

Is AI coming for your consulting gig or is it the sharp new tool that could actually give you an edge? Today, Michael chats with Michel Fortin, Head of Growth at Consulting Success, and they get real about all this AI buzz. Michel has seen plenty, working with big-league companies on their tech, seven-, eight-figure outfits. He believes the whole "AI will replace consultants" thing is probably overblown, but - and it's a big but - consultants just sticking their heads in the sand about AI might be in for a rude awakening sooner than they think. Michel and Michael really break down this idea. It's not about AI wiping out consulting altogether, it's more about AI sidelining the consultants who don't get with the program. They talk about that human touch - the creative leaps, understanding people’s messy problems. AI isn't there yet, not even close, but here’s the kicker: thinking AI is just some passing trend is a really bad idea - you could get left in the dust. Michel puts it plainly: "AI will not replace consultants; consultants who know AI will replace consultants." Simple as that. In this episode you will learn about: * Why your human smarts and intuition are still gold, and how AI is here to reshape consulting, not scrap it. * The real pitfall: not AI itself, but consultants sleeping on how quick AI is changing the game. * Using AI smartly across your business – from finding clients to getting work done. * The big shift: treating AI like a new team member for faster turnarounds and sharper results. * Working through AI's blips and quirks with steady, clear feedback. * The RACES method for getting AI to give you what you actually want, plus using AI to fine tune your requests. * Figuring out AI’s ripple effects – for your clients and for your own consulting shop. * Keeping your practice ahead of the curve with guidance like that offered in Clarity Coaching. Mentioned in this episode: Join an Elite Group of Consulting Founders in Montreal for Serious Growth Imagine being in a room where every other 6 or 7-figure consulting founder is as serious about growth as you are. That’s the Consulting Success Mastermind in Montreal (Sept 18-20, 2025). This is your opportunity to build real relationships with top-performing consultants, share wins and challenges, and grow strategically together. As one past attendee said, it's "exactly what I’ve been needing." Ready for powerful connections & expert strategy? Explore the Montreal Mastermind: https://consultingsuccess.com/montreal Get Expert Insights into Your Consulting Business: Claim Your FREE Growth Session Now! Want to get personalized feedback and actionable insights on your consulting business from seasoned experts who've been in your shoes? The Consulting Success Clarity Coaching Program offers just that, and you can experience a taste of it with a FREE, no-obligation Growth Session. On this call, you'll explore how to optimize your business model, refine your messaging, and build a predictable stream of high-value clients. https://www.consultingsuccess.com/coaching-for-consultants

Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today!  www.consultingsuccess.com/grow [http://www.consultingsuccess.com/grow] Mentioned in this episode: Join an Elite Group of Consulting Founders in Montreal for Serious Growth Imagine being in a room where every other 6 or 7-figure consulting founder is as serious about growth as you are. That’s the Consulting Success Mastermind in Montreal (Sept 18-20, 2025). This is your opportunity to build real relationships with top-performing consultants, share wins and challenges, and grow strategically together. As one past attendee said, it's "exactly what I’ve been needing." Ready for powerful connections & expert strategy? Explore the Montreal Mastermind: https://consultingsuccess.com/montreal