Quit the Rat Race. Be your Own Boss. Start Consulting Today

🚀 Quit the Rat Race. Be Your Own Boss. Start Consulting Today 🌟

Introduction to Your New Journey

This is an introductory class for every one who's looking to quit the rat race of a full-time job, enduring long commutes, and unrewarding long hours on the job, to transition into the field of consulting based on your years of experience and the wealth of skills you've built over the years.

Making the jump is not easy, let alone starting a small business based on your own expertise. But it's possible with the right guidance, mindset, and actionable steps. That's exactly what this course offers!

Your Instructor: Ash Seddeek

I am Ash Seddeek, a speaker, bestselling author, and executive coach, and your guide on this transformational journey. My transformation to the independent mindset and success blueprint we talk about in this course is the result of a mix of confidence from my Fulbright scholar tenure and years of experience working for Fortune 500 companies, including Charles Schwab, Deloitte & Touche, Oracle Corporation, Cisco Systems, BroadVision Corporation, Salesforce, among others.

Over the past 25 years, I have not only learned the ins and outs of these corporate giants but also ran my own 7-figure business providing services to high-tech firms. As an executive coach, I've worked with leaders on becoming chief excitement officers, developing inspiring visions, communicating with impact, and harnessing the power of storytelling to drive successful business transformations.

Course Overview: A Blueprint for Success

In this course, I will share with you insights from my experience as a senior consultant at Deloitte and Touche's Human Capital Practice and as the owner of my own consulting services business. I'll cover the critical success factors and steps to get started in the world of consulting.

Here's what you'll learn:

• 🚧 First Steps to Take: Understand the foundational actions that set your journey in motion.
• 💼 What it Means to be a Consultant vs. a Full-Time Employee: Discover the fundamental differences and how they impact your work and clients.
• 🚀 How to Market and Sell Your Services: Learn strategies to attract and secure consulting gigs.
• ✅ Critical Success Factors: Adopt these principles to establish and grow your consulting practice.
• 🎯 Managing Client Expectations: Stay ahead by understanding what clients truly need and how to deliver it effectively.
• 🔗 Key Action Items for Retaining Clients: Find out how to build long-term relationships that lead to referrals and repeat business.

Course Structure: A Step-by-Step Guide

This course consists of 12 comprehensive modules designed to take you from the initial stages of defining your service offering to wrapping up successful engagements and beyond.

• Module 1: Brief Introduction
• Module 2: Defining your Service Offering
• Module 3: Getting Started: Pitching your Services
• Module 4: Marketing and Establishing Your Expert Authority
• Module 5: Getting Your First Opportunity: Contractor vs. Consultant
• Module 6: Demonstrating Your Consulting Skills
• Module 7: Managing the Backoffice
• Module 8: Wrapping Up Your First Engagement
• Module 9: Finding Online Networking and Freelance Marketplaces
• Module 10: Reading Recommended Books on Consulting
• Module 11: Taking Next Steps in Your Journey
• Module 12: Bonus: Taking Next Steps with Actionable Insights

Additional Resources

You'll also receive a list of my Recommended Readings on Consulting, along with Sample Consulting Proposals to give you a head start.

Join me, Ash Seddeek, on this transformative journey where I'll guide you through the steps needed to quit the rat race, be your own boss, and thrive as a consultant. Let's embark on this path together towards financial freedom and personal fulfillment! 🌟🚀