From Burnout to Booked Out: Real Talk From Nonprofit Consultants Who Did It

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From Burnout to Booked Out: Building Successful Consulting Businesses from Nonprofit Careers

In this insightful episode, Brian from Relatable Nonprofit is joined by Julia Devine and a panel of successful consultants who transitioned from nonprofit careers to thriving consulting businesses. Julia and Bryan discuss the consulting journey and share personal stories and professional advice from guests Amy Stevens, Kidus Solomon, John Gattis, and Jolene Teninty.

The discussion covers the emotional and practical aspects of making the leap, including finding clients, setting pricing, and the personal transformations achieved along the way.

Learn about their experiences dispelling common myths, the importance of focusing your services, and the role of personal wellness in achieving sustainable growth. If you're contemplating a move into consulting or looking for ways to level up your consulting business, this episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable advice.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:45 Meet the Hosts and Agenda Overview
01:53 Understanding the Consulting Journey
02:35 Identifying Your Consulting Stage
04:12 Introducing the Panelists
05:07 Dispelling Myths About Nonprofit Consulting
12:12 Finding Your Niche and Marketing Yourself
25:12 Networking and Building Client Relationships
27:14 The Importance of Networking
27:28 Community Over Competition
29:26 Service Focus Areas
31:25 Finding Clients and Pricing Services
46:07 Personal Transformations and Wins
53:24 Final Thoughts and Resources