Hands-Off CEO

Mandi Ellefson

They said getting started was the hardest part, but no one told you how hard it is to scale a custom service business. It’s time for your team to step up, but your clients want YOU. Discover how to scale to 7 figures and beyond by freeing up time and getting your team to run whole parts of the company so you can focus on scaling profits. That means more income, more time with your family, and more ability to make impact in the community and beyond. This is the Hands OFF CEO Podcast with Mandi Ellefson.

  1. 7월 24일

    How to Turn Your Invisible Advantage™ Into a $100K Consulting Offer: Step 2 of 3

    If you're tired of selling time, deliverables, or access to you — and still not breaking past your growth ceiling — this episode is your turning point. In Part 2 of our Invisible Advantage™ Mini Series, Mandi Ellefson walks you through exactly how to identify and articulate the unique, uncopyable value your consulting firm already delivers — and turn it into a premium offer that sells itself. You'll learn: How to uncover your Invisible Advantage™ (even if you've never named it)Why clients buy results — not accessThe #1 shift needed to move from overextended expert to high-value advisorReal examples of consulting firms doubling or tripling their fees without adding more work ✨ This episode is for consulting founders ready to reposition their value, simplify delivery, and command premium fees — without being the bottleneck. 👇 Ready to turn your Invisible Advantage™ into a premium offer? 1/ Book a Free Strategy Call If you're ready to reposition your firm and start closing premium deals, let's talk. 👉 handsoffceo.com/scale 2/ Read the Book -- The Hands-Off CEO Learn the framework behind scaling premium consulting engagements --- without doing it all yourself. 📘 handsoffceo.com/book 3/ Download the Free Revenue Recovery Map Unlock hidden revenue in your firm and learn how to command premium fees without more complexity. 📄 handsoffceo.com/map Watch the episode on YouTube here: YOUTUBE PODCAST

    5분
  2. 7월 10일

    Copy This Strategy to 6X Your Profit — Without Hiring a Big Team

    If you're stuck at capacity, pricing too low, and feel like growth means burnout — this video shows you a smarter path to scale. In this episode, Mandi Ellefson shares how two consulting firms 2X’d their prices and 6X’d their profits without hiring or hustling harder. They didn’t need a bigger team — they needed a better offer. This strategy helped them reposition around outcomes, simplify delivery, and close premium deals with confidence. If you’re delivering great results but not getting paid what you’re worth — you’ll want to see how they did it. 🔍 You’ll Learn: How one shift helped a firm raise pricing from $5K to $10K/month — without resistanceThe framework that drove a 600% profit increase (with the same team)Why simplifying delivery actually boosted results and freed up capacityHow to lead sales conversations with confidence — even at higher feesWhat makes clients say “yes” faster when your value is clear 🚀 Want Help Repackaging Your Offer to Scale Without a Bigger Team? 1/ Book a Free Strategy Call If you’re ready to reposition your firm and start closing premium deals, let’s talk. 👉 handsoffceo.com/scale 2/ Read the Book – *The Hands-Off CEO Learn the framework behind scaling premium consulting engagements — without doing it all yourself. 📘 handsoffceo.com/book 3/ Download the Free Revenue Recovery Map Unlock hidden revenue in your firm and learn how to command premium fees without more complexity. 📄 handsoffceo.com/map Watch the episode on YouTube here: YOUTUBE PODCAST

    6분
  3. 7월 8일

    Copy This Process to Save 20 Hours a Week in Your Company

    Are you the one holding your agency together — and holding it back? If you’ve hired a team, built some systems, and delegated tasks… but you still can’t step away without things stalling — you're not scaling, you're surviving. In this video, Mandi Ellefson breaks down why founders become the bottleneck in their agency’s growth — even when it looks like they’re doing everything right — and how to fix it. You’ll learn: ✅ The real reason your team still leans on you for everything ✅ Why systems alone don’t create scale ✅ How to shift from managing work to leading a high-performance team ✅ A case study of a founder who stepped away during a launch — and came back to everything running better without her ✅ What has to change if you want to scale profitably without sacrificing quality or growth Whether you're stuck in meetings, reviewing work, or constantly catching problems before they hit the client, this is your invitation to finally step out — and level up. 🎯 Ready to stop being the bottleneck and start scaling forward? 1/ Book a Free Strategy Call If you’re ready to reposition your firm and start closing premium deals, let’s talk. 👉 handsoffceo.com/scale 2/ Read the Book – *The Hands-Off CEO Learn the framework behind scaling premium consulting engagements — without doing it all yourself. 📘 handsoffceo.com/book 3/ Download the Free Revenue Recovery Map Unlock hidden revenue in your firm and learn how to command premium fees without more complexity. 📄 handsoffceo.com/map ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 – You’ve Hired and Delegated — But It’s Still on You 00:27 – What Being the Bottleneck Really Looks Like 01:20 – Real Story: Sharon’s Team Handles It Without Her 01:55 – Why Most Agencies Stay Stuck 02:18 – The Shift: From Delegating Tasks to Owning Outcomes 02:45 – How to Rebuild a Business That Runs Without You 03:10 – Next Steps to Scale Without Sacrificing Growth Watch the episode on YouTube here: YOUTUBE PODCAST

    3분
  4. 6월 28일

    Why Clients Say No to Your $20K Offer — and Yes to Your $100K One

    Your $20K proposal isn’t failing because of the price — it’s failing because your consulting firm’s value proposition isn’t landing. And ironically? The same clients who ghost your $20K pitch might eagerly say “yes” to $100K — if you position it the right way. In this video, Mandi Ellefson shares the agency positioning strategy that helped one firm move from stalled $30K deals to consistently closing $100K+ engagements — with the same clients. 🎯 You’ll learn: 1. Why smaller offers feel riskier than premium ones 2. The #1 reason your “reasonable” price is still getting rejected 3. How to reframe your services into strategic growth outcomes 4. A client-tested approach to selling $100K+ projects with confidence 5. What premium buyers actually look for before they say yes 🚀 Want to Work With Hands-Off CEO? 1/ Book a Free Strategy Call If you’re ready to reposition your firm and start closing premium deals, let’s talk. 👉 handsoffceo.com/scale 2/ Read the Book – *The Hands-Off CEO Learn the framework behind scaling premium consulting engagements — without doing it all yourself. 📘 handsoffceo.com/book 3/ Download the Free Revenue Recovery Map Unlock hidden revenue in your firm and learn how to command premium fees without more complexity. 📄 handsoffceo.com/map 📍 Chapters: 00:00 - Intro: From $20K Grind to $100K+ Deals 00:38 - Shift #1: Own the Sales Process (Without Overexplaining) 01:27 - Shift #2: Reposition Around Results — Not Scope 02:18 - Shift #3: Speak to Bigger Problems 03:14 - Shift #4: Make Your Offer Obvious (and Premium) 04:30 - What Happens When You Shift All 4 05:02 - Want Help? Here’s Where to Start

    4분
  5. 6월 26일

    High-Paying Clients Keep Passing You Over — Here’s Why (And How to Stop It)

    Still stuck trying to sell $20K projects… while your competitors are landing $100K+ deals? In this video, Mandi Ellefson breaks down the 4 strategic shifts consulting agency CEOs are using to close premium, high-trust engagements — without chasing leads, discounting your fees, or getting stuck in the weeds of delivery. If you’re delivering great results but getting ghosted, undercut, or passed over for bigger firms… this will change how you sell forever. ⏱️ What You’ll Learn: The mindset shift that flips you from vendor to strategic advisor Why your current offer may be sabotaging sales How to reposition without changing your entire business What buyers actually need to hear to say yes to $100K+ 🚀 Want to Work With Hands-Off CEO? 1/ Book a Free Strategy Call If you’re ready to reposition your firm and start closing premium deals, let’s talk. 👉 handsoffceo.com/scale 2/ Read the Book – *The Hands-Off CEO Learn the framework behind scaling premium consulting engagements — without doing it all yourself. 📘 handsoffceo.com/book 3/ Download the Free Revenue Recovery Map Unlock hidden revenue in your firm and learn how to command premium fees without more complexity. 📄 handsoffceo.com/map 📍 Chapters: 00:00 - Intro: From $20K Grind to $100K+ Deals 00:38 - Shift #1: Own the Sales Process (Without Overexplaining) 01:27 - Shift #2: Reposition Around Results — Not Scope 02:18 - Shift #3: Speak to Bigger Problems 03:14 - Shift #4: Make Your Offer Obvious (and Premium) 04:30 - What Happens When You Shift All 4 05:02 - Want Help? Here’s Where to Start Youtube Podcast Episode: 👉 youtube.com/watch

    3분
  6. 6월 24일

    Struggling to Sell $20K? These 4 Shifts Close $100K Deals Instead

    Trying to sell $20K projects — but clients keep ghosting, lowballing, or dragging their feet? This video breaks down 4 powerful shifts that will help you close $100K+ consulting deals with confidence — without chasing leads, discounting your fees, or working more hours. Mandi Ellefson (founder of Hands-Off CEO) shares the exact mindset, offer, and positioning strategies top consulting and agency owners are using to consistently close high-ticket clients — even in a tight market. 💥 If you’ve been stuck in $10K–$30K projects that drain your time and don’t reflect your value — this is your wake-up call. ⏱️ What You’ll Learn: Why high-ticket is easier to sell in a down market How to get paid for your sales process and shift the power dynamic The #1 mindset mistake keeping your fees low How to package and name a “sexy” offer that sells itself A trust-based sales process that closes faster and more profitably 🚀 Want to Work With Hands-Off CEO? 1/ Book a Free Strategy Call If you’re ready to reposition your firm and start closing premium deals, let’s talk. 👉 handsoffceo.com/scale 2/ Read the Book – *The Hands-Off CEO Learn the framework behind scaling premium consulting engagements — without doing it all yourself. 📘 handsoffceo.com/book 3/ Download the Free Revenue Recovery Map Unlock hidden revenue in your firm and learn how to command premium fees without more complexity. 📄 handsoffceo.com/map 📍 Chapters: 00:00 - Intro: Why Bigger Deals Aren’t About Doing More 00:32 - Who This Is For: From $10K Projects to Premium Pricing 01:00 - Meet Mandi Ellefson & Hands-Off CEO 01:23 - Why High-Ticket Is Easier in a Tough Market 01:58 - Get Paid to Sell: The Power of Discovery 02:45 - Make Your Offer Sexy (Without Adding More Stuff) 03:42 - Sell Outcomes, Not Deliverables 04:09 - Engineer a Sales Process for Trust and Control 04:50 - Want Help? Build Your High-Ticket Sales Process Are your prospects not seeing your worth? This video highlights the importance of value perception and how it impacts your business growth. Learn how to communicate value effectively and understand consumer behavior to make sure you're not being overlooked. Youtube Podcast Episode: 👉 youtube.com/watch

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They said getting started was the hardest part, but no one told you how hard it is to scale a custom service business. It’s time for your team to step up, but your clients want YOU. Discover how to scale to 7 figures and beyond by freeing up time and getting your team to run whole parts of the company so you can focus on scaling profits. That means more income, more time with your family, and more ability to make impact in the community and beyond. This is the Hands OFF CEO Podcast with Mandi Ellefson.