Positioning yourself as the consultant clients choose

"When people can tell exactly who I help and why it matters now, the right clients choose me."

The Building Blocks pillar: ideal client, message, and differentiation. Narrower than the others by design, and it sits earliest in her journey of understanding why the phone isn't ringing.

3 Clusters Inside Positioning yourself as the consultant clients choose

4A

Choosing your ideal consulting client and niche

How narrowing your focus makes you easier to hire.

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4B

Talking about your consulting value so clients get it

How to describe your work so the right client immediately understands why it matters now.

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4C

Standing out from other consultants and competitors

How to differentiate on substance in a market that suddenly feels crowded.

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Related Pillars

Pillar 01

Getting consulting clients on purpose

The marketing-system pillar, and the widest entry door in the domain. Whether the trigger is referrals slowing down, marketing activity that isn't turning into clients, or a calendar full of delivery with nothing behind it, this is where she arrives first.

Pillar 02

Leading the sales process to yes

The sales-system pillar and the highest-intent territory in the domain: everything between the first conversation and the signed contract. It owns the B2B mechanics that make the diagnosis distinct, including long cycles, multiple decision-makers, and how much of the sale happens when she is not in the room.

Mary G, nonprofit consultant
I just secured a contract for 500% more than I was originally going to quote. I was ready to undervalue my bid and ask for $7,000 but I reached out to Leah and the team for a pep talk and I'm glad I did, because we are now going under contract for $37,500!! I'm stoked!
Denise F, marketing consultant
I was my reviewing my revenue dashboard and it showed that I earned $100K more in 2024 compared to the year before. I joined the Academy in May 2024 and it has transformed my sales approach entirely.
Sarah J, fundraising consultant
We used to book clients just in time to keep income flowing, and we now have a 6-month cushion!

Get more of the clients you want, and get paid more for your work

Leah writes to women running B2B consulting businesses every week, about getting clients on purpose and getting paid for the value of the work.

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