Dale Gibbons

Escape the rat race by turning your experience and skills into a 7-figure consulting income.

You’ve spent years building expertise.

Now it’s time to finally own your calendar.

I’m Dale Gibbons, and I help seasoned professionals turn their experience into high-ticket consulting businesses. 

I work with corporate escapees, exited founders and military veterans who know they’re capable of more than another 5 years in the corporate grind. 

You don’t have to be:

- At the mercy of an employer’s decisions
- Drowning in conflicting advice and tactics
- Chasing referrals that aren’t worth your expertise

You already have 90% of what it takes. My role is helping you reach that last 10%. 

Anyone who has a genius zone can build a consulting business that funds freedom and legacy.

Over the past 18 years, I’ve coached hundreds of consultants and coaches to: 

✅ Build premium consulting offers based on transformation, not time

✅ Fill workshops that generate qualified leads on autopilot

✅ Convert without pressure using my Benevolent Servant Leader™ sales framework

✅ Systematize delivery and scale through proprietary frameworks and group programs

The result: Businesses that create freedom.

I’ve built a solid, repeatable system that attracts qualified leads, clearly shows your value, and converts trust into premium, long-term engagements.  

Here’s what clients say:

- “Dale helped me replace my corporate income in 90 days.”
- “This system gave me my confidence, and pipeline, back.”
- “I finally feel like I’m running a business, not just doing client work.”

If you’re considering consulting as your next chapter and are:

❌ Unsure how to get consistent, high-value clients
❌ Struggling to explain to leads your premium pricing
❌ Drowning in tools but not seeing traction

I’d be glad to show you a better way. 

DM me if you’d like to hear more.

Or, if you’d prefer to see the system in action first, watch this quick video: 
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Let’s build the consulting business that funds your freedom and gives you your life back.

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We help business advisors (and those who want to be) use AI to create a reliable 6-figure+ income and leave the rat race forever.

Most consulting problems don't come from a lack of experience.

They come from a lack of practice.

You can memorize all of frameworks that are available out there.
But what matters is how you apply them in a real situation.

Sometimes you walk into a meeting feeling fully prepared, and when a client is in front of you, all that knowledge goes out the window.

A new problem might come up, or they don't react to a proposal like you thought they would.

It'll often catch you off guard and trying to solve it in real time.
It happens to every consultant, no matter how long you've been in the game.

At the end of the day, we're human. It's natural that situations are unpredictable.

You can't expect things to go the way you want all the time. And you can't memorize one script for every situation.

What separates effective consultants from those who freeze is that they can stay steady throughout any curveball.

That's why practice matters just as much as preparation.

When I'm coaching other consultants, we walk through plenty of potential scenarios they might face with a client.

We go over everything from leadership conflicts to organizational drama, and use what we've learned to practice our responses in real situations.

The most important part is learning to stay grounded when something unexpected comes up.
That way, no matter what the client might say, people are ready to respond.

The more we get involved with problem-solving, the easier it gets to apply in real life.

That's a skill any consultant can count on.

On Thursday, January 8, I'm hosting a live webinar to talk through what's changing in consulting and how experienced professionals can build a successful practice.

If you're serious about doing this work at a high level, this is where to start.

📅 Thursday, January 8
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM ET
🎥 Live Webinar + Q&A

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You can't treat AI like a magic fix for everything.

It's a thinking partner, not a shortcut.

A lot of consultants are using AI to generate surface-level answers.

That's not where the value is.

The real value comes when you pair it with your human expertise.

You can use it to sharpen your judgment, test your assumptions, and uncover parts you might have overlooked previously.

I've been refining how I use AI in my own practice and teaching my clients to do the same.

Here are a few prompts I've found effective for the core areas of consulting work:

Problem Framing and Diagnosis
→ "Act as a senior partner. What problem is the client actually paying to solve beyond what they stated?"
→ "What missing information would most change the recommended decision?"

Strategic Thinking
→ "Identify the single constraint that limits value creation the most."
→ "What would a first principles competitor do in this situation?"

Analysis and Insight Generation
→ "Which inputs account for most of the outcome variation?"
→ "What data could create false confidence, and what data would reduce uncertainty?"

Client Communication and Influence
→ "Rewrite this recommendation so a CEO can understand it in thirty seconds."
→ "What would make this insight feel obvious after it is explained?"

Decision Making
→ "What decision offers the highest upside with limited downside?"
→ "What would we recommend if compensation depended on the outcome?"

Execution and Impact
→ "What three actions should happen in the next fourteen days?"
→ "What activities must stop for this strategy to work?"

I've put together 30 prompts across all six categories in the cheat sheet below.

Try out a few with problems you're helping clients with. Save the rest for when you need a reference point.

If you're thinking of building your consulting practice right now, I'm running a live session that connects these ideas to the bigger picture.

On Thursday, February 5, I'll walk through how experienced professionals can turn decades of hard-earned knowledge into premium consulting fees.

We'll cover: 

→ Why companies spending billions on AI are seeking seasoned consultants for guidance.
→ How to make the switch from hourly rates to monthly retainers.
→ The "Category of One" positioning technique that makes price comparisons irrelevant.

📅 Thursday, February 5, 2026
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Consultants don't stall because of inexperience.

They stall because of underdeveloped skills.

Many consultants reach a point where the business is steady, but trapped under a glass ceiling.

Even though they're trying to grow, something keeps holding them back.

Sometimes, it can be solved by investing in learning or a new tool.

But what a lot of consultants don't realize is that their skills are crucial to their growth.

If you want to grow your consulting business to the next level,
there are a few key skills that are worth paying attention to:

C - Clarify
↳ Help clients get clear on the real problem underneath the symptoms.

O - Observe
↳ Slow down and notice patterns, constraints, and tensions that others miss. Then you can act.

N - Navigate
↳ Guide conversations and decisions calmly. That's how you build a strong rapport with your client.

S - Systemize
↳ Document the parts of your process that work. Iterate what doesn't. 

U - Uncover
↳ Reveal what clients are avoiding, missing, or underestimating, then help them address it directly.

L - Lead
↳ Always show up prepared. Do your research before client calls to come up with the best steps forward.

T - Transform
↳ Change how your client's business operates for the better. 

A - Align
↳ Bring key players onto the same page so everyone knows how impact is being created.

N - Negotiate
↳ Make agreements that protect value and create mutual commitment between you and the client.

T - Trust
↳ Earn it by doing what you say you will consistently and to a high standard.

You don't need to be flashy to do your best work.

Being reliable, straightforward, and helpful is what builds for clients to trust you.

When you're known for these traits, you become indispensable.

If you're not sure what part of your consulting practice you need to work on,
I've built a quiz to help you uncover the blind spot.

It'll give you a personalized roadmap of your next steps.

You can take it here: https://lnkd.in/gve8CjUu

Which one of these skills do you think is most important?

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The work you want starts with one decision.

Be bold enough to make it.

I've done my time in large corporate settings. I swapped family time for work, reached the top of the ladder, and checked all the boxes I needed and more.

There were parts of the work I loved doing, but it wasn't always as fulfilling as I thought it should be.

I'll be honest, I stayed in corporate for years longer than I should have. It wasn't until I got fired that I finally got an important wakeup call:

You don't need a corporate title to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

What I loved most was helping people see their problems clearly, give them helpful suggestions, and improving their businesses.

What I didn't love was trading autonomy for approval, or time with my family for endless meetings.

That realization didn't make building a consulting business easy, but it did make clear what was important to me.

Many others are drawn to consulting for similar reasons.

It's not an escape from hard work. If anything, it asks more of you.
But it's the kind of work that you're satisfied with when your head hits your pillow at the end of the day.

You choose the problems you work on. You work directly with people you want to help. You get to see the impact of your work happen in real time.

For a lot of folks, that's the difference between stress and fulfillment.

If you've ever wondered if there's something more meaningful for you out there,
consulting might just be the next step in your career journey.

I've built a quick quiz that'll help you determine if you're ready for that leap.

You'll know exactly what stage you're at now, and what it'll take to move forward.
You can take it for free here: bit.ly/ConsultingQuiz

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Consultants who grow to 7 figures know what to avoid.

These mistakes are what trip up talented people.

Many consultants hit a point where things feel steady, but they know their business isn’t where they want it to be.

What they don’t realize is that some of the habits that helped them grow are now the same ones holding them back.

Those habits will keep them stuck at that plateau until something changes.

Over the years, I’ve narrowed it down to six main personas:

1. The Free Giver
↳ You spend hours giving free advice in the hopes it turns into paid work.

2. The Generalist
↳ You try to solve all sorts of different problems, so no one sees you as the expert.

3. The Over-Deliverer
↳ You cram too much into every engagement, which trains clients to undervalue you.

4. The Discount Dealer
↳ You drop your price at the first sign of pushback, which hurts your margins and authority.

5. The Lone Wolf
↳ You try to do everything yourself, which stalls your growth.

6. The Tactic Chaser
↳ You chase every new marketing trick, never building a consistent growth engine.

Recognizing the most common pitfalls is the first step.

The next step is making the necessary changes.

I've explained how to fix each of these problems in the image below.

If you're still not sure where you might be stalling in your business,
I built a quiz to help.

My consulting archetype quiz identifies your current growth phase,
and gives you a roadmap to fixing your biggest blind spot.

It takes a few minutes and is available for free here: https://lnkd.in/gve8CjUu

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I didn't wake up one day and decide to become a consultant.

But looking back, the signs were already there.

There was a point, though, when I realized the work I was doing no longer fit the role I was in.

But still, I stayed longer than I should've, until one day my manager pulled me aside and said, "You don't belong here."

I had a tendency to push for the best outcome, get involved in key decisions, and think of solutions beyond what corporate wanted.

He saw in me what I didn't realize at the time and let me go.

Turns out, that firing was a blessing in disguise.

I had to pull up my bootstraps and build something that worked for my season of life.

Today, I've helped hundreds of consultants who've had similar stories (minus the firing).

They outgrow their roles and want to make a bigger impact for small businesses.
Consulting is just the avenue to do it.

If any of this feels familiar, you may already be closer than you think:

1. You're pulled into decisions
↳ You're asked to weigh in before key decisions are made, not only after work is assigned.

2. You've challenged leadership
↳ You've disagreed with senior leaders and can do it without damaging relationships.

3. You're given undefined problems
↳ You're handed situations without clear scope or answers and expected to bring structure.

4. You think in business terms
↳ You naturally consider revenue, cost, risk, and trade-offs.

5. You've outgrown your role
↳ Your role no longer reflects the level of responsibility or judgment you already carry.

6. You're limited by the system
↳ Politics, slow decisions, and rigid processes frustrate you more than the actual work.

7. You want to be paid for judgment
↳ You care less about title progression and more about being valued for your perspective.

Consulting isn't always a leap into the unknown.

For experienced professionals, it's often an honest way for them to do work they're already passionate about, but without the red tape.

If you're still unsure about whether this path fits where you are right now, 
I'm running a live session covering:

→ Why 20+ years of experience is a strong foundation for a consulting career.
→ How to make the switch from charging hourly to monthly retainers.
→ How to stop being overlooked and command the fees your experience deserves.

If you're clear on how you work, but unsure what comes next, this will help.

📅 Thursday, February 5, 2026
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Tools only take your consulting business so far.

The rest of your impact comes from your skills.

I've seen consultants who, on paper, have their business entirely figured out.

They've got great funnels, messaging, and the perfect positioning,
but they still get tripped up when working with clients.

What a lot of them don't realize is that you can have all the tools in the world,
but if you don't overcome some crucial skill gaps,
you're clipping your business’s wings.

I've spent a lot of years coaching other consultants through these problems.

These are the ones that come up the most:

1. Leading a Decision
↳ You explain problems clearly to clients, but don't know how to guide them to a clear yes or no.

2. How They Come Across
↳ Failing to realize your tone, pace, or when you hesitate can work against you.

3. Quiet Authority
↳ You either undersell yourself or talk too much instead of trusting your experience.

4. Clear Thinking
↳ Jumping to solutions before slowing down and really thinking the problem through.

5. Follow-Through
↳ You know what works, but you don't do it consistently enough to see results.

6. Pricing From Impact
↳ Pricing based on comfort or history instead of the result you create.

7. Emotional Control
↳ You struggle to stay steady when outcomes are uncertain or slow.

All of these skills are important.

You don't need to work on all of them at once.

Identify the biggest obstacle and start there.

Look over your previous client calls.
Note the parts of your business where you struggle most.

That's how you can start working on what's holding you back.

If you're not sure which skill you should focus on first,
I built a quiz to help you focus.

It shows your consulting archetype, your biggest blind spot, and how to fix it fast.

You can take it for free here: https://lnkd.in/gve8CjUu

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You didn't leave corporate to work 12-hour days.

Yet for a lot of consultants, that's the reality.

Building a business can give you control over your daily life.
But client work, admin and managing systems can eat up your hours.

Many folks have swapped out one daily grind for another. Only this time, it's one of their own making.

I've been there. My early days were filled with never-ending tasks. And I knew I couldn't keep it up if I wanted to spend quality time with my family.

If you're in the later season of life like I am, you can't outwork Father Time.
And you won't get your younger years back.

What you can do is take ownership of the time ahead.

You can use a simple system for this: 

The 8+8+8 rule:

8 hours of hard work.
8 hours of good sleep.
8 hours for everything else that makes life worth living.

That last 8 hours break down into:

3Fs: Family, friends, and faith.
3Hs: Health, hygiene, and hobbies.
3Ss: Soul, service, and smiles.

Of course, there'll be some days when work demands more time from you. 

Life can't always follow a strict schedule.

But if you're consistently working more than 8 hours, 
now's the time to take a good hard look at your clients and systems and see where you can clean things up.

Because sacrificing the other 16 hours of your life means that you're building another job you can't escape.

You've already done your time. 

You've earned the right to build a business that works for you.

If you need help clarifying where you're stuck and what to work on,
my quiz gives you your consulting archetype and a personalized roadmap of next steps.

You can take it for free here: https://lnkd.in/gve8CjUu

What's one thing you'd like to do if you had another hour of free time in your day?

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Being highly skilled doesn’t always translate into being influential with clients.

I've heard plenty of stories where clients hire talented consultants but resist every proposal put forward.

And honestly, I've been through my fair share of battles in that area too.

Getting past that hurdle comes down to building real rapport with the client.

Here are six key principles to build that skill:

• Reciprocity
People become more open after you give them something of value first. Use your expertise to point out the gaps they've overlooked.

• Consistency
↳ Clients prefer decisions that align with what they already said yes to. Stay steady in your emotions and how you work.

• Social Proof
↳ Folks will turn to other people to help with decisions. Explaining specific outcomes they can expect will reduce that uncertainty.

• Likability
↳ People listen more closely to those they enjoy working with. Build a strong rapport, and reinforce it with results.  

• Authority
↳ If you can explain problems clearly and calmly, you'll reduce client's need for justification. 

• Scarcity
↳ People take decisions seriously when timing and access have limits. Set clear boundaries to prevent momentum from stalling.

Together, these components position you as the first person a client goes to for a solution.

Your previous roadblocks start to come down, and you shift from "just another consultant" to a key asset in their business.

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I stayed in corporate for years longer than I should have.

Even though the cage door was wide open.

Visual credit to Lise Kuecker

We're all given this blueprint for how we're meant to live our lives.

Get a good education, put in your 40 hours a week for decades, clmbed up the ladder, and then you'll be successful.

I followed that path for 15 years. I felt exhausted and trapped.

But at the same time, I had a wonderful wife and two young boys to provide for.
If building my own business failed, how would I be able to look them in the eye?

It felt safer to push my own feelings aside, stay in my job, and stay the course.

But fate had other ideas.

One day, my manager pulled me into his office, leaned against the door and said,
"You don't belong here, and we both know it."

The company was changing, and he saw that my skills and potential wouldn't benefit from me staying there.

That forced me to face my fears and work on my consulting business.

It was a struggle in the beginning.

But when you're confronted with no other option, 
you truly see what you're capable of.

I didn't realize it at the time, but getting fired was the best thing that could have happened to me.

I began doing more work that felt fulfilling and impactful.

My expertise was helping real businesses make changes for the better.

And honestly, that's what all good work should be about.
Using your knowledge to serve people who need it most.

Not wasting time dealing with meetings about meetings and political maneuvering.

If you've been feeling the same way, don't wait until corporate America shows you the door.

You already have enough expertise to build your own way out.

I've made a short video explaining how three converging forces are creating the biggest consulting opportunity in modern history.

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Controlling your calendar is what draws many folks to consulting.

But freedom without structure creates chaos.

Needless to say, I appreciate being able to take a day off without going through the red tape.

That doesn't make the rest of my work something I can just breeze through.

On your own, you don't have a boss making sure you're finishing your tasks on time.
If you're not careful, a "quick" bit of admin can swallow your whole day.

Here are some of the time frameworks that keep you on track:

Eisenhower Matrix
↳ Sort your tasks by urgency and importance.
↳ If it's urgent, do it now. If it's neither, drop it entirely.

Eat the frog
↳ Do the task that carries the biggest risk or impact for your client first.
↳ Block 60-90 minutes first thing to knock out a solid version.

Pickle Jar Theory
↳ Put your biggest deliverables in first, then fill gaps with smaller tasks.
↳ Protect deep-work time for what matters most. Admin and email can fill the cracks.

1-3-5 Method
↳ Plan each day around one big outcome, three medium tasks, and five small wins.
↳ This keeps you realistic about capacity instead of overcommitting out of ambition.

Pareto Principle (80/20)
↳ Identify the 20% of activities that drive 80% of your results, then double down on those.
↳ Review weekly to make sure your effort matches your impact.

Everyone will have a framework or two that works best for them.

Give a few of them a try and see what helps you get work done.

If you've been growing your consulting business or getting off the ground this year,
I'm running a live session that could change your trajectory.

On Thursday, February 5, I'll be covering:

→ Why 20+ years of experience is a strong foundation for a consulting career.
→ How to make the switch from charging hourly to monthly retainers.
→ How to stop being overlooked and command the fees your experience deserves.

If you're clear on how you work, but unsure what comes next, this will help.

📅 Thursday, February 5, 2026
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"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve."

- Napoleon Hill

I'll always advocate for seeking knowledge from books.

And "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill is one of those books every consultant should have in arm's reach.

Here's an overview of the biggest lessons:

Results = Clarity x Belief x Persistence x Action

All four components are necessary to building a strong independent consulting practice.

The 5 Core Principles Hill covers:

1. Define chief aim
↳ Vague goals produce vague outcomes.

2. Belief shapes behavior
↳ What you believe determines what you attempt.

3. Persistence
↳ Most people fail because they stop too soon.

4. The subconscious mind
↳ Repeated thoughts determine your level of success.

5. Mastermind principle
↳ Growth accelerates around higher standards.

I agree with Hill heavily about the subconscious mind.
Our thoughts impact our behavior, and those determine what outcomes we can achieve.
It's a cycle that looks like this:

Thoughts: What you tell yourself daily
↓
Habits: What you repeat without thinking
↓
Actions: What others can see
↓
Results: What you end up with

If you want to stop the head trash and build more mental resilience,
you have to watch out for certain traps:

❌ Making vague goals
❌ Waiting for luck
❌ Quitting early
❌ Fear of criticism
❌ Changing direction constantly

Instead, build a system that lets you move forward and grow:

✅ Define one clear aim
✅ Act before feeling confident
✅ Let effort compound
✅ Expect resistance
✅ Stay the course

Books like this don't become classics by accident.

It's a reminder that your results come from your mindset.

Consulting exposes your thinking fast.

There isn't a boss to hide behind or a structure handed to you.
Building up that mental resilience can make all the difference in how much you succeed.

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McKinsey's CEO says the firm now has 60,000 employees...

25,000 of them are AI agents.

When I first read the news, my reaction wasn't excitement or concern.

It was a simple question:

Who's accountable when the advice doesn't work?

Clients don't hire consultants for reports or recommendations.

They hire them because they want someone who delivers transformation.

And they expect the person guiding them toward a decision can understand the context, apply their judgment, and stand behind their reasoning.

AI can generate options quickly. That part is impressive.

What it can't do is own the outcome.

It can't sense when a CEO is hesitant but won't say why.
It can't navigate the internal politics that determine which decisions get made.
It can't take the heat when things go sideways.

That only happens when a human is accountable.

I'm not anti-AI. I use it every day.

But I use it as a tool, not a replacement for the thinking and accountability clients are paying for.

Ironically, McKinsey's choices might be the best thing that's ever happened for independent consultants.

You understand the distinction between using tools and being replaced by them.

Consulting without human ownership is just information delivery. And information on its own has never been worth premium fees.

If you're building a consulting practice, you're not competing against AI.

The goal is to use it wisely, while you remain the person who thinks, decides, and takes responsibility for the result.

I built a short quiz to help you spot any blind spots and what to focus on next:

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"Anyone can be a consultant if they work hard enough."

I learned firsthand that's not true.

I'll admit, before I went down this path, I believed the same thing.

I was fired from my old corporate role for being "too entrepreneurial."

So I thought if I kept doing what worked before, clients would come flooding to my consulting business.

Instead, I got crickets.

I learned very quickly that being good at your job and running a business aren't the same thing.

Hard work alone won't get you the premium clients you want in your business.

It also takes:

Clear positioning
↳ If you sound like everyone else, prospects compare you by price, not by value.

The right timing
↳ Entering a market when demand is rising makes positioning yourself easier.

Systems & leverage
↳ The right system stops you from trading hours for dollars.

Focused offers
↳ Trying to help everyone with every problem means you help no one.

Emotional discipline
↳ There'll be rejection, slow months, and doubt. Having mental resilience is crucial.

Consistent lead flow
↳ You can't wait until the pipeline dries up. Have a system that encourages outreach every day.

When all these components work together, you're on your way to building a 7-figure+ business. 

But none of this works if you believe any head trash you tell yourself.

"I'm too old to start."
"The market's too crowded."
"I don't have enough credentials."

Without belief and mental resilience, you won't do any of the things that actually create results.

I've made a short video that explains some of the biggest myths about consulting,
and the three converging forces that are creating the largest consulting opportunity in modern history.

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AI won't replace your human expertise.

But staying curious can grow your business.

Thanks to Paul Evans for pulling this together.

I've been learning about AI for a few years now.

When you've been in business as long as I have,
you learn very quickly how important it is to keep up with new tech. 

A lot of consultants are scared about what AI might mean for their business,
but once you start exploring, you realize it's not as complicated (or smart) as people make it out to be.

AI can never replace your human expertise. 

And the right tools can help you make parts of your business run much smoother.

If you're curious (and you should be), 
here are 6 free resources that can help you learn the basics:

1️⃣ OpenAI Academy
→ https://lnkd.in/eery3kCQ
→ These are short, practical lessons from the folks who built ChatGPT.

2️⃣ Perplexity Labs
→ https://lnkd.in/eTCxgvug
→ Perplexity is like ChatGPT, but it'll cite its sources and give deeper context.

3️⃣ Claude from A to Z
→ https://lnkd.in/ekQaWccX
→ An overall guide on how to use Claude effectively.

4️⃣ Gemini Prompting
→ https://lnkd.in/eJK6gdgF
→ Google breaks down how to give Gemini (and other LLMs) the best prompts.

5️⃣ Guide to AI Agents
→ https://lnkd.in/eE7bVh5n
→ This teaches you how to use AI for specific, repetitive tasks.

6️⃣ Deep Dive into LLMs
→ https://lnkd.in/e2pP3JJh
→ This video fully explains how AI actually "thinks" and how to use it to your advantage.

You don't have to become an expert and master every tool out there.

Take a moment to think about what's taking up the most time in your business,
and see if there's a tool or process that could make things easier.

To make the process easier, I've built a quiz that assesses your stage of growth,
your biggest roadblock, and how you can move forward.

You can take it for free here: https://lnkd.in/gve8CjUu

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There's one signal every consultant should watch for.

It protects your revenue and your best work.

If any single client represents more than 20% of your income, that's not a problem to solve by turning down good work.

It's a sign that your pipeline needs attention.

When one client becomes too large a share of your revenue, your behavior changes, whether you notice it or not.

It feels tougher to challenge a bad decision.
You soften your language to avoid friction.
If they push boundaries, you might let things slide because the relationship feels too important to risk.

Your advice gets filtered through income protection instead of professional judgment.

The answer isn't to say no to good clients or cap your growth.
The fix is to build so you're never dependent on any single relationship.

A healthy consulting practice:

→ Spreads revenue across multiple clients.
→ Keeps an active pipeline even when things feel full.
→ Grows through addition, not restriction.

That structure gives you the freedom to give every client your honest best, without fearing the consequences.

I'd love to hear what you folks think about this.

And if there's something else you think might be holding your business back, I've built a quiz to help you uncover it.
It'll show you your current growth phase, what your biggest roadblock is, and what are the next steps forward.

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How Client Concentration Quietly Destroys Leverage

Motivation won't build your business.

Discipline will, even when you're tired.

A lot of consultants fall into the "motivation" trap.

They either wait for the "right" moment to get started, or they struggle with consistency.

Motivation comes and goes. If your business depends on how you feel that week, it will always feel unstable.

Progress comes from discipline and a structure that encourages action even when your enthusiasm dips.

There are a few things you need to know about discipline:

It's an all-in commitment
You can't dabble on nights and weekends and expect real results. You're either building a business or not. Half-in doesn't cut it.

You need to do the boring work consistently
Daily outreach, researching companies, and getting past discomfort are all part of the deal.

Your past can affect your current discipline habits
If you come from a structured background like military or ops-heavy roles, lean into that. If not, you can learn those habits from scratch.

It's a matter of ownership, not willpower
Stop blaming the market, AI, or clients for slow progress. Take ownership of lead generation, close your skill gaps, and execute.

Consulting can be rewarding and freeing, which is why it attracts so many different people.

What a lot of folks don't expect is how much mental resilience it also requires.

Putting your head down and doing the work isn't always going to feel great,
but that's what it takes to build a solid 7-figure business.

If you're thinking of heading down that path, I'm running a live session where I'll walk through how experienced professionals can turn decades of hard-earned knowledge into premium consulting fees.

During the session, we'll cover:

→ Why companies spending billions on AI are seeking seasoned consultants for guidance.
→ How to make the switch from hourly rates to monthly retainers.
→ The "Category of One" positioning technique that makes price comparisons irrelevant.

If you're ready for the next step, this session is for you:

📅 Thursday, February 5, 2026 
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM ET 

Save your seat here: https://lnkd.in/gkrG4fUb

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If you want to stay ahead in your consulting practice...

Watch what the big firms are doing.

I've been keeping my ear to the ground about what's going on in the consulting world.
Let's be clear, I'm not trying to be like the big firms.

But what they're doing tells you exactly where the opportunity is for the rest of us.

In January alone...

1️⃣ Sia acquired a boutique strategy firm for its deep sector expertise.
Demand is headed toward consultants who understand specific pressures inside a business.

2️⃣ KPMG started building AI agents into actual client delivery. 
Deloitte did the same for nonprofits. 
We're going past the pilot programs and into mainstream offerings.

3️⃣ Korn Ferry launched a SaaS platform built on their talent IP. 
They're not just selling hours anymore. 
They're selling reusable tools.

4️⃣ And across the board, businesses are tightening budgets... 
but still spending on consultants who can prove value.

Here's what I see in all of this:

The big firms are scrambling to find what you already have.

→ You've got deep expertise in your industry.
→ Decades of doing high-value work.
→ And you've developed the battle-tested judgment that can't be faked or automated.

I call this value the Gray Hair Premium.

I put together a short video explaining how to position yourself to command it: 

https://lnkd.in/gq8WMWNt

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Jan Consulting industry

Most consultants get pricing backwards.

They focus on experience, not impact.

One of the biggest pricing mistake I see consultants make is waiting to "earn" the right to charge premium fees.

I've heard all the reasons over the years:

"I need more consulting experience."
"I need to start low and work my way up."

That's the fastest way for prospects to choose someone else.

This thinking is everywhere in the consulting world,
and it keeps talented people stuck in the "apprentice trap."

Most likely, you've already got plenty of experience under your belt as an employee.

And clients don't care about how long you've been consulting.
They care about the profit you can make for them.

While you're undervaluing yourself, consultants with half of your experience get double your paycheck.

It's the Premium Pricing Paradox.

When you price yourself like a discount consultant, clients assume that's what you are.

When you price yourself like someone who unlocks serious outcomes, they assume you're worth listening to:

• Business owners take you more seriously.
• You attract serious clients who want their problems solved.
• You skip the credibility-building phase.

When you lead with profit impact instead of credentials, clients are able to see the contrast.

Show a business owner they've got $300K in trapped profit,
and your $3K monthly fee looks like the bargain of the century.

Highlighting that potential with your tools and expertise is the key to justifying your prices.

You'll know you're getting things right when:

• Clients ask you about timelines and execution, not your fees.
• They take implementation seriously.
• They refer you to other business owners at the same level.
• You feel confident in your value proposition.

If you're not sure where your pricing matches the problems you're solving,
that's usually a clarity issue, not a confidence one.

I've made a short video about how to build a predictable $30-$50k monthly revenue as a consultant to help get you started.

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Very few people make it through life without regrets.
The real question is: 
How many are you willing to carry?

Nearly every consultant reaches a point where they feel stuck. 

Not because they lack the skills to reach their next goal, 
but because they don't have the confidence to just go for it.

The head trash they carry ends up being stronger than their potential.

Often it sounds something like this:

"I'll wait until I feel ready."
"It's not the right time yet."
"I don't have enough experience."

I've been there before. That head trash affects everyone.

What I've learned the hard way is that waiting always leads to one of two outcomes:

You eventually make the move and realize you spent years worrying for no reason.

Or you never make the move, and you're left with the quiet regret of knowing you stayed smaller than you needed to.

The only outcome that's proven to help you reach your goals is to take the next step,
even when you don't feel ready.

Consultants don't regret:

→ Charging for outcomes over hourly rates.
→ Trusting experience over credentials.
→ Saying "no" early on.

But they do regret the slow compromises:

→ Underpricing their expertise.
→ Taking on misaligned clients.
→ Saying "yes" to everything.

You can avoid that regret by working through the head trash.

It's not easy, but it's how you build a business that you're proud of.

If you're at that crossroads right now, 
pay attention to what feels intimidating.

Make a plan to move forward and stick with it.

It'll pay off in the long run.

If you want help seeing what's holding you back, and how to move forward,
I've built a short quiz.

It'll give you a personalized roadmap of the next steps you need to take.

You can take it here: https://lnkd.in/gve8CjUu

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Founder of Ace Deals | Founder & COO at Ace Capital Group | Empowering Professionals to Invest Confidently & Achieve Passive Cash-Flow through Commercial Real Estate Investments.

Ace Qureshi is a dynamic serial entrepreneur with over half a decade of experience, including the successful exit of an investment consulting firm in early 2022. He is the Founder of Ace Deals, a premier commercial real estate consulting firm, and the Founder & COO of Ace Capital Group.

As COO, Ace Qureshi spearheads the operational and strategic growth of Ace Capital Group, aligning the firm’s goals with investor needs. With deep expertise in capital raising and business development, he guides high-net-worth investors and Professionals through profitable transactions. 

Committed to innovation and integrity, Ace ensures seamless operations and strong investor returns, securing Ace Capital Group's position as a leader in the commercial real estate sector. His leadership is driven by a passion for creating value through real estate and fostering meaningful partnerships that benefit both investors and the communities they serve.

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