How I Created the Smart Business Consulting Concept: My Journey from Executive to Entrepreneur

After decades of experience as a senior executive, I distilled my career into two core areas of expertise:

1. Leading Transformations
2. Putting the Right People in the Right Roles

Years later, when I decided to start my own business, it felt natural to move into consulting. After all, that’s what I had been doing for the companies I worked for over the years.

Starting My Own Business

When I launched my consulting firm, I was eager to seize every opportunity that came my way. My first major project was a true consulting mandate, and I poured my heart and soul into it. I was excited, creative, and willing to go the extra mile.

But then, I asked myself some tough questions:

• How often will I find this exact type of consulting opportunity again?
• Do I want a lifestyle where I’m on the road 50-70% of the time?

The Realization

In the end, I never sold that same consulting service again in the next 10 years! And I realized I didn’t want to return to a life of constant travel, as I had for 20+ years before.

So, what was the solution?

Understanding the Real Needs of Clients

I took a step back and thought about my target customers:

• They wanted?transformation.
• They needed?industry expertise?and ongoing?support.
• But they didn’t want a consultant for a year.

They wanted?results?and?strategic transformation experts?who could integrate into their business—not just temporarily, but as part of their team for the long run.

The Birth of Smart Business Consulting

That’s when I developed the Smart Business Consulting Concept, which some might call "headhunting." But for me, it’s more than just that—it's about aligning companies with the?right experts?who help them achieve long-term success.

I’ve never looked back, and now 70% of our business is international, operating from Rosenheim, where we continue to help companies transform with the right people in the right roles.

What’s Your Transformation Plan?

If you’re ready to take your business to the next level, let’s talk about how finding the right people can drive your success.

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