How can you build a successful consulting business without sacrificing your personal life?

One thing I find paramount is to create your own niche and reposition your product and customers will come . By offering quality services or products will attract referral from your regular customers .Therefore its good to leverage on referrals.

Admittedly, I am in the first seven months of working full-time as the CEO of my education consulting company. What I am learning about myself in this process is that I must build into my schedule and hold myself accountable to mindfulness, meditation, and working out at the gym. Additionally, when I am traveling for work, I listen to podcasts that will generate new ideas and strategies that will enhance my business. It's important to book and hold time for strategy, finance, marketing/comms on your calendar. I have decided to create and invite folks to a monthly mastermind where we share 1 or 2 tasks or ideas we are working through and get feedback on them. It requires that you come prepared to get support and support others.

In my experience, while defining your niche is crucial for targeted success, it's equally important to ensure that this specialization doesn't limit personal growth and life balance. After decades in personal development and consulting, I've learned that diversifying interests and continually evolving can prevent burnout and keep the passion alive. It's about finding a dynamic equilibrium where work feeds life and vice versa. Cultivating a range of interests and skills enriches life and enhances your consulting practice, offering clients fresh perspectives and innovative solutions. True success is when work is an extension of life's joy and not a separate, draining entity.

To build a successful consulting gig without losing personal time, set clear work boundaries, manage time well, and prioritize tasks. Define your niche by focusing on what you're really good at, what people need, and what makes you unique. It's like finding your special spot to shine in the business world.

??? Consultants. Most burnout happens from a bad niche. If you don't love your work, you will burn out. James Patterson has made millions as an author. His secret? He will tell you. He loves his work. ?? It's not the year 1246AD, you have choices. Choose wisely. ??

Building a successful consulting gig while keeping your personal life happy means setting boundaries. Decide when you work and stick to it. Tell clients when you're available. Say "no" when needed. Protect your free time. This helps you do great work while enjoying life outside of work! It's all about creating boundaries that help you to grow forward.

In the "build" phase of anything, get comfortable with the idea of sacrifice. "Work-life balance" has been glorified but sometimes... you just have to do what it takes. Especially to begin with (in my experience) Sometimes that might be long nights, long hours, being flexible, and wearing many hats in your business. That's ok. Boundaries will not help you build. Sacrifice is a part of growth. It's about understanding and weighing up what's worth sacrificing.

Boundaries are key in consulting. 1. Write down your non-negotiables. 2. State them clearly in the contract. 3. Say them clearly during the signing process. 4. Repeat them during the first meeting. These might be: -Lateness. -Availability. -Communication. -Scope. -etc. State them clearly and firmly. People respect people who respect themselves. Be clear. Be firm. Be consistent. ??

I have a simple approach to outsourcing/automation/delegation: Whatever is not in my zone of genius (creating written content & coaching/consulting people 1-on-1) is something I want to delegate for two simple reasons: - Someone out there is better at it than I am - Someone out there does it for cheaper than my hourly rate The more you delegate what isn't your strong suit, the more time and energy you have for what is.

The safest bet you can make is on you. I could write a book about how investing in yourself is probably the highest value thing you can do (for yourself... and others) Education, coaching, mentorship, communities... they're worth it. Remove the guesswork and let people who have walked the walk show you: 1. How to do it 2. How not to do it Consciously choose how/where/what you invest in. Understand in depth what you want to gain from the investment. It also may feel scary or risky... it's supposed to because your next level of growth is pending. When you invest usually it's because you're ready to leap. Trust yourself.

Well-being should always be a priority. It's the foundation that which everything else rests. It also looks/feels different for everyone. Well-being isn't always about spa days and reading a book either. It doesn't always need to *feel* relaxing or like "down-time" It could be doing that workout you didn't feel like doing at 6am. It could be eating a healthy meal instead of getting fast food.

In order to have family AND business, you have to be taking care of yourself. My favorite tool that helps your body, mind, and spirit, but also actually grows your business is Money Breathwork (breathwork that is specifically designed to help you grow your business). With continuous practice, you can not only feel better in your body, giving you more energy and vitality, but you will also gain clarity on your business steps making it easier for you to grow.