Make Money as a Consultant

Chris Donohoe
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You can make great money as a consultant right away if you learn how to sell yourself and your skills. In this podcast, I’ll teach you how to make your first $20K, $150K, and $500K as a consultant. You don’t need to be the smartest or most charismatic person in the room. And you don’t need a perfect website, pitch, or market-validated offer. You just need to turn your skillset into an irresistible, high-ticket consulting offer - then learn how get noticed and land deals. It’s simpler than you think. You can start today, and your current skills are enough. I'll break it down, step by step.

  1. 1d ago

    4 Lessons From My 150K Launch

    I closed $150K of business in May and June. But if you think the lesson here is about hustle, tactics, or some perfect launch formula—it's not. Because this win wasn't born from success. It was born from years of focus, failure, and resilience. I'm not an overnight success. I never have been. For years these big workshops and launches felt like a grind. There were moments I genuinely thought they'd send me to an early grave. I labored over every detail. I fixated on what wasn't working. I kept waiting for the version of me who would finally have it all figured out. But over time, something shifted. The launches got easier. And more successful. I got better and better at selling and converting clients. And this spring, that slow, steady momentum turned into 13 people joining my advanced mastermind and 2 new 1:1 clients. $150K in two months. My most successful launch ever. In this episode, I'm breaking down the Top 4 Essential Lessons behind it. We talk about: How the ads, discounts, and promotions actually worked—the real nitty-gritty behind the numbersHow the big-picture strategy set everything up long before the launch went liveHow to build momentum the slow, steady way instead of waiting for an overnight winAnd the one lesson that has nothing to do with marketing or sales at all—the inner work that makes everything else possibleAnd that last one may hit closer than you expect. Because the thing standing between you and your next big launch might not be a strategy problem. It might not be a visibility problem. It might not be a sales problem. It might be everything happening before you ever sit down to sell. If you've been looking for a practical, energizing episode to reinvigorate your business, this is the one you'll want to bookmark and come back to. Because building your most successful launch ever might not start with more tactics. It might start with the two years of quiet work no one sees. Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Urban Legend by Musical Bakery ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tunetank.com/track/3362-urban-legend/

    55 min

  2. Jun 24

    GROW Independent Mastermind: Everything You Need To Know

    I would NEVER invest in myself or my business without expecting a return. A big return. When I spend money, I expect value. And this is exactly how I coach my clients to think. As entrepreneurs. As CEOs. As people who invest wisely in the growth of their businesses. This week I’m walking you through everything that’s included in the GROW Independent Mastermind. This is my 12-month advanced mastermind where you’ll build your $250K Revenue Engine. 10 people have already said yes. And now I want to make sure you have everything you need to decide if this is the right next move for your business. In this episode, I’m breaking down the 4-step GROW Independent process. We talk about: Thought Leadership and Intellectual Property, so you can define your exact corner of the market and own your unique point of viewThe $250K Revenue Engine, so you can understand the mechanics behind a multi six-figure businessHigh-Converting Copywriting and Compelling Content, so you can attract your buyers and convert them fasterAnd Advanced Wealth-Building Strategy and Mindset, so your business becomes a financial asset that creates stability for you and the people you love I also walk you through the exact structure of the program. The curriculum. The weekly live coaching. The Telegram community. And the special bonus that makes this round of GROW Independent such an incredible value. This episode is not just for people thinking about joining GROW Independent. It is for any coach, consultant, or independent professional who wants to get better at marketing, selling, and talking about the value of their work. I’m not just explaining the program. I’m modeling how to sell an offer with clarity, conviction, and real belief. If you’ve ever wondered how I’ve built so much demand for my coaching and my programs, this episode will show you exactly how I think about it. And if you know this is your year to build a real revenue engine, now is the time. 🔴 Interested in GROW Independent? The doors are open now and close this Sunday at midnight Eastern. Sign up here: https://chrisdonohoecoaching.com/grow-independent Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Urban Legend by Musical Bakery ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tunetank.com/track/3362-urban-legend/

    47 min

  3. Jun 17

    3 Steps to Calm the Inner Critic

    This week, one of my clients came to her session and said she’d had a life-changing breakthrough. She thought she had a sales problem. But what she realized was much bigger than that. She had a self-punishment problem. She was laboring over every detail of her business. Constantly consumed by how she was coming across. Dwelling on her skill gaps. Fixating on what wasn’t working. And trying to use self-critique as the thing that would finally make her better. But that’s not how it works. Self-punishment does not make you more successful. It does not make you better at sales. It does not make your business safer. It just keeps you exhausted, overworking, and stuck inside the belief that something is wrong with you. In this episode, I’m breaking down the exact 3 steps my client used to get out of her head and dial down the self-critique that had been running the show for decades. We talk about: How to stop turning every result into proof that something is wrong with youHow to question the negative story your brain is telling about your businessHow to look at your sales, pipeline, and data with a clearer headHow to stop solving imaginary problems in your businessAnd how to build from groundedness instead of fear, shame, or self-critique And it may hit closer than you expect. Because you may not have a sales problem. You may not have a visibility problem. You may not have a credibility problem. You may have a self-punishment problem. And once you can see that clearly, you can stop beating the crap out of yourself and start building from a much cleaner place. If you’ve been looking for relief in your business, this episode is one you’ll want to bookmark and come back to again. Because he first step to increasing your sales might not be more strategy. It might be learning how to stop punishing yourself long enough to actually see what’s working. 🔴 Interested in the free 250K Revenue Engine Workshop? I’m hosting a free 3-day workshop on June 22, 23, and 24 at 3 PM Eastern. Sign up here: https://chrisdonohoecoaching.com/250k-workshop-registration * Quick Editorial Note: In this episode, I mention making $150,000 in revenue across May and June. For accuracy, the correct number is $110,000 in revenue over the last 45 days. Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Urban Legend by Musical Bakery ⁠⁠⁠https://tunetank.com/track/3362-urban-legend/

    35 min

  4. Jun 10

    The 3 Essential Tools I Gave My Husband When He Quit His Job

    After 19 years, my husband quit his job. And instead of feeling worried, I feel more convicted than ever about the work I do. Because now I’m asking myself a different question: Would this coaching work for him? For the person I love most? For the person I depend on most? For the person I want to see build something powerful, profitable, and fully his own? The answer is yes. And that answer has clarified my process, my intellectual property, and the exact tools I believe every independent consultant needs to build a business to $250K and beyond. In this episode, I’m breaking down the 3 essential tools I’m giving my husband as he starts out on his own. We talk about: How to build a $250K revenue engineHow to think beyond word-of-mouth marketingHow to create a position in the market that makes people say, “That’s exactly what I need”How to use content and copywriting to create demand for your workAnd how to build a business that creates more freedom, not more dependency on you This episode is extremely practical. But it’s also personal. Because this is not just theory to me. This is the work I would give to the person I love most as he begins the process of betting on himself. And if I would give it to him, I want to give it to you too. 🔴 Interested in the free 250K Revenue Engine Workshop? I’m hosting a free 3-day workshop on June 22, 23, and 24. Sign up here: https://chrisdonohoecoaching.com/250k-workshop-registration 🔴 Interested in GROW Independent? Sign up here: ⁠https://chrisdonohoecoaching.com/grow-independent Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Urban Legend by Musical Bakery ⁠⁠https://tunetank.com/track/3362-urban-legend/

    25 min

  5. Jun 3

    Freeing Your Time With A 300K Biz - With Guest Rachael Plitch

    Eighteen months ago, Rachael was deciding whether to quit her full-time job and go independent. Today, she’s built a business that will clear $300K this year, with almost half a million dollars in opportunities in her pipeline. But what’s most interesting is who she became along the way. Not less emotional. Not less ambitious. Not someone who stopped caring. She became someone who trusts herself. In this episode, I talk with Rachael Plitch about what it actually takes to go from low belief to high belief while building a real consulting business. We talk about: How to land your first $60KHow to stop using anxiety as the fuel for successHow to sell results instead of your time and availabilityHow to reclaim your calendar without under-deliveringAnd how to become your next-generation self now instead of waiting years to feel ready. Most importantly, Rachael didn’t just make more money. She built a new relationship with work, pressure, time, and herself. If you’ve ever wondered whether you could really leave your job, build something of your own, and become the kind of person who can handle it… this episode will show you what’s possible. 🔴 Interested in GROW Independent? The VIP Sale for my advanced mastermind, GROW Independent, is open now through June 5, 2026. Sign up here: https://www.chrisdonohoecoaching.com/grow-independent-checkout-form Find Rachael Plitch: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rachaelplitch Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Urban Legend by Musical Bakery ⁠https://tunetank.com/track/3362-urban-legend/

    53 min

  6. May 27

    How Dave Built a $300K Biz After Being Laid Off (with guest Dave Tennenbaum)

    Eighteen months ago, Dave got laid off after a 25+ year career. Today he's built a $300K consulting and coaching business. But what’s most interesting is how he did it. Not with a perfect website. Not with viral content or “niching down” into oblivion. He focused on one thing:Building a revenue engine. In this episode, I break down the exact steps Dave took to go from corporate employee… to highly paid independent consultant. We talk about:How to land your first clients through word of mouthHow to replace your income strategicallyAnd how to build a predictable pipeline of high-quality buyers over time Most importantly, Dave didn’t just make money. He built a skill set and level of confidence that he can rely on for the rest of his life. If you’ve ever wondered whether you could really make the leap into independent work, this episode will show you what’s possible. 🔴 Interested in GROW Independent? The VIP Sale for my advanced mastermind, GROW Independent, is open now through June 5, 2026. And this Friday, I’m hosting a live VIP Info Session to help you determine whether it’s the right fit for you. VIP Info Session – Creating ROI From Every Business InvestmentFriday, May 29, 2026 at 1pm ET Join here:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86470556018 Find Dave Tennenbaum - Website:  StanD-Taller.com Newsletter: subscribe.stand-taller.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dave-tennenbaum-31144a49 Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Urban Legend by Musical Bakeryhttps://tunetank.com/track/3362-urban-legend/

    46 min

  7. May 20

    Why saying “no” to other people will accelerate your career

    Most people are living their lives trying not to disappoint anyone. Their boss.Their family.Their clients.The people watching online. And slowly, over time, they lose connection with themselves. That’s why saying “no” is such a powerful skill. Not because you become selfish… but because you finally start prioritizing your own values, energy, and long-term vision. In this episode, I’m breaking down why learning to disappoint other people is often the exact thing that unlocks your next level of success. Because when you stop living for approval:Your confidence returnsYour thinking gets clearerAnd your career accelerates dramatically This is especially important in today’s world, where job security is no longer guaranteed and your ability to trust yourself matters more than ever. If you’ve been feeling drained, overextended, or trapped by other people’s expectations, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Urban Legend by Musical Bakeryhttps://tunetank.com/track/3362-urban-legend/

    29 min

  8. May 13

    Creating Your Entrepreneurial Niche In The Age of AI

    The world is panicking about AI. And honestly? I think most people are asking the wrong question. Instead of:“Will AI replace me?” The better question is:“How do I become even MORE valuable in this new economy?” Because the people who win over the next few years will not necessarily be the most technical. They’ll be the people who:Think clearlySolve meaningful problemsUnderstand human beings deeplyAnd know how to create real transformation for others That’s where coaches, consultants, and advisors still have an enormous advantage. In this episode, I’m breaking down the mindset shifts and strategic opportunities I believe will matter most in the age of AI—and how to carve out a niche that feels aligned, profitable, and future-proof. This is not about fear. It’s about possibility. If you’ve been feeling uncertain about where the market is heading or how to position yourself moving forward, this episode will bring you back to center. Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Urban Legend by Musical Bakeryhttps://tunetank.com/track/3362-urban-legend/

    36 min
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You can make great money as a consultant right away if you learn how to sell yourself and your skills. In this podcast, I’ll teach you how to make your first $20K, $150K, and $500K as a consultant. You don’t need to be the smartest or most charismatic person in the room. And you don’t need a perfect website, pitch, or market-validated offer. You just need to turn your skillset into an irresistible, high-ticket consulting offer - then learn how get noticed and land deals. It’s simpler than you think. You can start today, and your current skills are enough. I'll break it down, step by step.

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  • Creator
    Chris Donohoe
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    133
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Chris Donohoe
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    Make Money as a Consultant

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