Consulting Services
Consulting leverages your industry expertise to help businesses solve problems, improve operations, or increase profitability.
Income Potential
Business Consulting: $100-$500+ per hour
Strategy Consulting: $1000-$5000+ per project
Specialized Industry Consulting: $2000-$10,000+ per engagement
Time to $1000/day: 6-24 months to build reputation and client base
Path to $1,000/Day
Develop deep expertise in a specific industry or function
Document your methodology and results
Create case studies demonstrating your impact
Build a network of potential clients through speaking and content
Develop systems for delivering consistent results
Consider retainer arrangements for stable income
Success Example
Many former executives transition to consulting in their industry, charging $2,000-$5,000 per day for their specialized knowledge. By securing just 5-10 days of consulting work per month, they easily exceed the $1,000/day average.
Required Skills
Industry expertise and proven track record
Problem-solving abilities
Business acumen
Presentation and communication skills
Networking abilities
Pros
Prestigious and high-value work
Leverages professional experience
High hourly rates
Potential for long-term client relationships
Cons
Requires significant experience and credentials
Competitive field
Client acquisition can be challenging
May involve travel and irregular hours