How can you market yourself as a successful consultant?

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If you are thinking of becoming a consultant or you already are one, you know that marketing yourself is crucial to succeed in this competitive field. You need to showcase your expertise, credibility, and value to potential clients and stand out from the crowd. But how can you do that effectively and authentically? Here are some tips to help you market yourself as a successful consultant.

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1 Identify your niche

The first step to market yourself as a consultant is to define your niche. What is the specific problem that you solve for your clients? What is the unique value proposition that you offer? How do you differentiate yourself from other consultants in your field? By narrowing down your focus, you can position yourself as an authority and attract the right clients who need your services.

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Kirstin Purcell

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Finding your niche and identifying your audience plays a key role in your success as a consultant. You need to be laser focused on who you’re trying to reach and what you’re trying to relay.

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2 Build your personal brand

The next step to market yourself as a consultant is to build your personal brand. This means creating a consistent and professional image of yourself across different platforms and channels. You can use your website, blog, social media, portfolio, testimonials, and other tools to showcase your skills, experience, and personality. You can also use your personal brand to communicate your mission, vision, and values as a consultant.

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Kirstin Purcell

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Creating your brand is easy. YOU are your brand. Keeping your message consistent, your audience clear and your voice the same helps your target audience recognize you. You begin to build rapport.

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3 Grow your network

The third step to market yourself as a consultant is to grow your network. Networking is essential for finding new opportunities, referrals, and collaborations as a consultant. You can leverage your existing contacts, such as former colleagues, clients, and friends, to spread the word about your services and ask for recommendations. You can also expand your network by attending events, joining communities, and reaching out to potential clients and partners in your niche.

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Kirstin Purcell

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You HAVE to know where your audience is. What social platform they frequent for example. Also offering your niche more value than you take is vital. This builds your network and credibility in your field of expertise.

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4 Share your knowledge

The fourth step to market yourself as a consultant is to share your knowledge. By creating and distributing valuable content, you can demonstrate your expertise, educate your audience, and generate leads. You can use different formats, such as articles, videos, podcasts, webinars, ebooks, and courses, to share your insights, tips, and best practices. You can also use content marketing to showcase your success stories, case studies, and testimonials.

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Kirstin Purcell

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You have to prove you can back up what you’re saying and let your audience know why they should listen to you. Prove you have the experience and knowledge to give said advice. Commenting and contributing by giving opinions and real life examples is super important.

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5 Ask for feedback

The fifth step to market yourself as a consultant is to ask for feedback. Feedback is important for improving your skills, services, and processes as a consultant. You can ask your clients, peers, and mentors for honest and constructive feedback on your work, performance, and results. You can also use feedback to measure your impact, satisfaction, and reputation as a consultant. You can also use feedback to identify your strengths, weaknesses, and areas of improvement.

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6 Keep learning

The sixth and final step to market yourself as a consultant is to keep learning. The consulting industry is constantly evolving and changing, so you need to stay updated and relevant in your field. You can keep learning by reading books, blogs, newsletters, and reports, taking courses, certifications, and workshops, and attending conferences, webinars, and events. You can also keep learning by experimenting with new tools, methods, and strategies, and by seeking new challenges and projects.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Lea Appleton, MA, MDiv, PCC

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Whether you are just starting out or are a seasoned consultant, consider doing some pro bono work. By contributing in this manner, you can establish yourself in your niche as a trusted advisor, expand your network and possibilities for referrals, and share your knowledge while at the same time make your expertise available to an organization that might not have the financial means or access to work with you otherwise. It is a win-win!

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