100 episodes

Ever wish you could pull back the curtain and see how other nonprofit consultants run their businesses? Well, we’ve got you covered! Welcome to the Confessions podcast, hosted by Jess Campbell and Cindy Wagman. We are two former in-house nonprofit pros turned coaches and consultants to purpose driven organizations. 
In this podcast, we are giving you access to the business leaders who serve nonprofits as their clients - you know - the people who truly get it. No more gatekeeping, no more secrets - this podcast is going to give you an inside look at what running a successful nonprofit coaching and consulting business looks like. Basically, we’re asking people how much money they make, how they get paid and what has and hasn’t worked in their businesses.
After building our own successful 6-figure nonprofit coaching and consulting businesses, we are on a mission to help other nonprofit coaches and consultants looking to start or scale their own businesses by pulling back the curtain. 
Whether you are still working inside a nonprofit and thinking of one day going out on your own or have been running your consulting business for years - you understand that working with nonprofits is just different. Listen in as sector leaders and other experts share their insights, their numbers, and the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to building a nonprofit coaching or consulting business. 

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Confessions with Jess and Cindy Cindy Wagman and Jess Campbell

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Ever wish you could pull back the curtain and see how other nonprofit consultants run their businesses? Well, we’ve got you covered! Welcome to the Confessions podcast, hosted by Jess Campbell and Cindy Wagman. We are two former in-house nonprofit pros turned coaches and consultants to purpose driven organizations. 
In this podcast, we are giving you access to the business leaders who serve nonprofits as their clients - you know - the people who truly get it. No more gatekeeping, no more secrets - this podcast is going to give you an inside look at what running a successful nonprofit coaching and consulting business looks like. Basically, we’re asking people how much money they make, how they get paid and what has and hasn’t worked in their businesses.
After building our own successful 6-figure nonprofit coaching and consulting businesses, we are on a mission to help other nonprofit coaches and consultants looking to start or scale their own businesses by pulling back the curtain. 
Whether you are still working inside a nonprofit and thinking of one day going out on your own or have been running your consulting business for years - you understand that working with nonprofits is just different. Listen in as sector leaders and other experts share their insights, their numbers, and the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to building a nonprofit coaching or consulting business. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Redefining Success and Growth with Meena Das

    Redefining Success and Growth with Meena Das

    Building a thriving consulting business can be a challenge, but what if the key to success lies in embracing joy and redefining growth? Meena Das, CEO of Namaste Data, shares her refreshing "anti-capitalistic" approach to building a thriving consulting practice. She emphasizes the importance of finding joy in your work, redefining growth on your own terms, and utilizing AI tools strategically. If you're ready to break free from the traditional consulting mold and create a business that t...

    • 42 min
    Hot Takes on Trends in Nonprofit Consulting with Jess and Cindy

    Hot Takes on Trends in Nonprofit Consulting with Jess and Cindy

    We see behind the scenes of a LOT of nonprofit consulting businesses. On today’s podcast, we’re talking about trends that we are seeing for those who are finding success this year.Discover how narrowing your niche and building strategic relationships can unlock a steady stream of ideal clients. Learn the power of offering "done-for-you" services to provide immense value while commanding premium prices.Key Highlights:Understand the importance of specializing in a specific niche to position you...

    • 15 min
    Behind the scenes Mastermind planning with Jess and Cindy

    Behind the scenes Mastermind planning with Jess and Cindy

    Imagine a world where ambitious entrepreneurs gather, unbound by geographical constraints, to forge unbreakable bonds and propel their businesses to new heights. In this unfiltered conversation, you'll be a fly on the wall as Jess and Cindy prepare for our upcoming Mastermind retreat. From cross-country flights and cozy Airbnb sanctuaries to curating local flavors and fostering an environment ripe for vulnerability, every detail is meticulously orchestrated to cultivate a judgment-free zone w...

    • 29 min
    Balancing Two Businesses with Jennie Armstrong

    Balancing Two Businesses with Jennie Armstrong

    Jennie Armstrong, founder of Wild Awake and Delve, started her second business when she kept getting people who weren’t her core audience asking for her services. Jennie shares the behind-the-scenes journey of transitioning from a solopreneur to building a thriving consulting firm and online program - under the banner of two brands. Discover her strategies for attracting ideal clients, creating irresistible offers, and managing a remote team - all while serving as an elected state repres...

    • 44 min
    Partnership Playbook: Unlocking Revenue Streams for Consultants with Dana Snyder

    Partnership Playbook: Unlocking Revenue Streams for Consultants with Dana Snyder

    Are you struggling to find the right partners to accelerate your nonprofit consulting business growth? In this candid conversation, Dana Snyder, CEO of Missions to Movement, shares her invaluable insights on building strategic partnerships that drive revenue and impact.With over 7 years of experience in the nonprofit space, Dana reveals the behind-the-scenes strategies that have enabled her to generate over 60% of her annual revenue through creative partnerships, paid speaking engagements, an...

    • 47 min
    Confessions of a Community Builder: Putting a Price on Connection

    Confessions of a Community Builder: Putting a Price on Connection

    Imagine pouring countless hours of unpaid labor into cultivating a vibrant online community, only to face the daunting decision of monetizing it. That's the raw reality Jess confronted with her nonprofit consultants' group, Build Better Together. In this unfiltered convo, Jess pulls you into the emotional whirlwind of pivoting a once-free offering, sharing the psychological toll and resilience required.From agonizing over potentially alienating loyal members to weathering scathing criticisms ...

    • 32 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
21 Ratings

21 Ratings

SaraR74 ,

Better than business school

If you don’t listen to this podcast, you’re missing out! I’ve been listening to it since well before I opened my own business and it’s better than most paid programs out there. I’ve learned so much on how to productize services, set boundaries, and think about sustainable growth. Thank you, Jess and Cindy, for your transparency, always delivering value and teaching me so much!

JordanPatrick322 ,

Great Show Jess & Cindy!

Outstanding content and a really quality show! Really enjoyed the episode with Krista Miller! Keep up all the great work you do!

Diana FH ,

You get it OMG

Finally business advice that gets where I’m coming from! Working with nonprofits IS different. And while I’d apply many other business tactics to my work, it’s good to hear from successful entrepreneurs who get it. LOVE!

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