Videos

The videos linked below focus on topics that are critical to early-stage consulting or professional services startups. They introduce foundational concepts and provide specific actions that you can take as you’re considering a new business or just getting started.

Entrepreneurial Mindset

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Entrepreneurial Mindset, Part 4: How To Have Ownership & Resilience

Entrepreneurial Mindset, Part 1: How to Get Stuff Done

Entrepreneurial Mindset, Part 2: Get Comfortable with Unknowns

Entrepreneurial Mindset, Part 3: Be Driven To Learn

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Entrepreneurial Motivation, Part 1: The Glamor and the Challenge

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Entrepreneurial Motivation, Part 2: Building Something That Provides Unique Value

From Zero to Building and Selling My Consulting Businesses

Business Ideas

Business Ideas in Consulting and Services: July 2023

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Vetting Your Business Idea, Part 1: Side Hustle or Full-Time?

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Vetting Your Business Idea, Part 3: Riding the Wave

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Vetting Your Business Idea, Part 2: Understanding Ecosystems and Finding What’s Not Optimized

Q2 2023, Part 2: 10 Business Ideas in Consulting & Professional Services

Q2 2023, Part 1: 10 Business Ideas in Consulting & Professional Services

Business Ideas in Consulting and Services: June 2023

Business Planning

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Business Plan, Part 1: You Need a Business Plan to Document Your Strategy

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You Need a Business Plan for Your New Consulting Venture

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Business Plan, Part 2: Vision, Structure, Target Audience, and Competitive Advantage

winning-business-blueprint

Business Plan, Part 3: Service Differentiators, Financial Projections, Sales, & Marketing

being-a-business-owner

Personal Considerations Before Starting, Part 1: The Best Time to Start a Business

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Personal Considerations Before Starting, Part 2: How To Leverage Your Skills to Start a Business

access-financial-risk

Personal Considerations Before Starting, Part 3: The Financial Risks of Starting a Business

Partnership and Legal

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Advantages & Disadvantages of Partnership in Business

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What to Look for in a Business Partner

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Where to Find a Business Partner

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Working with Attorneys, Part 1: Finding a Lawyer for Your Startup

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Working with Attorneys, Part 2: Partnerships and Protections

Finance and Accounting

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Accounting, Part 1: Essentials

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Accounting, Part 2: When Should a Startup Hire a CFO?

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Accounting, Part 3: Moving from Data Entry to Analysis & Insights

How to Create a Personalized Financial Runway

Marketing and Growth

marketing the old-fashioned way

Marketing the Old-Fashioned Way: Consulting Edition

Essential Marketing Tools for Your Consulting Startup

Marketing Basics for Consulting Startups

Partner Marketing, Part 1: Consulting Growth

Don’t Compromise Your Business Image

Partner Marketing, Part 2: Leverage a Bigger Business’s Marketing Power

Content Marketing, Part 2: All About Providing Value

Content Marketing, Part 1: The Most Underestimated Marketing Strategy for Consulting Startups

Business Image, Part 1: Why People Don’t Take Your Business Seriously

Business Image, Part 2: The Most Underused Asset for Building Your Brand

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Sales Strategy & Training

The One Thing You Should NEVER Do on a Sales Call

Sales Commission Structures that Protect Your Business

5 Sales Commission Models for Service Businesses

How to Set Up Your CRM Quickly & Run With It

Started and Struggling

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Started and Struggling, Part 1: How To Create Traction For Your Startup

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Started & Struggling, Part 2: How To Find Leads For Your New Business

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Started & Struggling, Part 3: Is it Time To Quit Your Business?

Thoughts From Feras

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What to Expect in 2023 as an Entrepreneur

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What Do AI Chatbots Mean for Your Consulting Business?

From Scared to 100 Donations to Board Member

Reflecting on 2022 (During Challenging Times Focus On The Opportunities)

Giving Back

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Paying it Forward as an Entrepreneur

Giving Back – Even When You’ve Just Started Your New Business

Founders Ask Feras

Choose ONE or Forget About Starting a Business

What It Really Takes to Start a Services Business