The Smart Gets Paid Podcast

Ep 98: How to work with fewer clients that pay you more - Part 2: new clients

Have you ever wondered how you can work with fewer consulting clients who pay you more? In the second episode of a two-part series, Leah discusses the steps to transition from working with many clients to working with fewer clients who pay higher fees. Tune in to find out why this shift may benefit you, what approaches do not work, and the five key steps to successfully work with fewer clients who pay you more?
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Ep 97: Work with fewer clients that pay you more - Part 1: current clients

As a woman consultant, it's not uncommon to feel like you're doing well with revenue, but maybe working with too many clients to get there. That can leave you feeling totally swamped. That's why many consultants want to move to working with fewer clients that pay you more. Leah dives into this topic in the first of a two-part series.
In this episode, Leah chats with a client about the first step to transitioning to fewer clients who pay you more: raising your prices with your current clients. Get ready for some great insights and tips on how to kickstart these important conversations.
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Ep 96: Meet my sister, Ariel Voorhees, founder of Gather Round Chef

How do you run a successful business, without having any experience working in a business? Join Leah and her sister Ariel as they chat about Ariel's journey from a 14-year teaching career to the brave new world of entrepreneurship. Discover how she discovered the confidence to pursue a longstanding dream, the unexpected secrets to her success, and how she overcame challenges along the way. If you've ever felt the pull to try something new, this heartwarming episode is a must-listen.
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Ep 95: What consultants can learn from nonprofit fundraisers, with Mallory Erickson

When it comes to nurturing relationships, making an ask, and securing funds, nonprofit fundraisers have a lot they can share with women consultants. Get ready for an eye-opening chat as Leah and Mallory Erickson, coach and consultant for nonprofit fundraisers, as they share the powerful mindsets and tools that help nonprofit fundraisers win, and which can help you in your consulting business.
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Ep 94: When you find yourself at a crossroads: consulting or full-time job?

Have you ever considered quitting your consulting business for a full-time job? This candid episode explores one consultant's tough decision to do just that. You'll hear hear why she made the shift and how she can apply her business skills in her new role. Leah and her client talk through how to nurture relationships even while she's working for someone else, and steps to prepare for re-entering consulting down the road. Listen in for an honest look at an often unspoken reality - and a call to embrace what's best for you right now.
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Ep 93: How being queer has fueled me as a business owner (with special guests)

In this second installment of our Pride Month series and celebration of Leah's 20th anniversary of coming out, she relives her journey from being a self-proclaimed "professional gay" to becoming a successful business owner. Joined by a panel of esteemed LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs - Jennifer Brown, B Pagels-Minor, Eduardo Placer, Nate Shalev, and Claire Wasserman - this episode explores the unexpected ways that being queer has propelled their businesses forward. Prepare to be inspired and gain valuable insights, regardless of your own identity.
With special guests:
Jennifer Brownjenniferbrownspeaks.com
B. Pagels-Minorbpagelsminor.com
Eduardo Placerfearlesscommunicators.com
Nate Shalevrevelimpact.com
Claire Wassermanladiesgetpaid.com
 
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Ep 92: How coming out changed my life and career forever

In this Pride Month episode, host Leah celebrates her 20th anniversary of coming out, sharing her journey of self-discovery, the importance of community, and the reality of being queer and a business owner. Leah reflects on the continuous process of coming out, the joys and challenges faced by LGBTQ individuals, and her professional ventures, including co-founding "Lesbians Who Tech." Tune in for an inspiring tale of visibility, representation, and finding true happiness.
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Ep 91: Bouncing back from setbacks, with Joanna Lovering

Sometimes life throws us a curveball that hits us right in the feels, which can also wreak havoc on your business. How do you recover from setbacks and bounce back even stronger? In this episode, Leah chats with Joanna Lovering, an executive presence and leadership coach and consultant, who shares how she navigated a personal difficulty and helped her business bounce back stronger than ever.
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Ep 90: Attracting clients who respect your expertise

A client relationship, like any relationship, is based on mutual respect. When you sense that a client doesn't respect your work, the relationship can become toxic. Then you're left wondering: how did I get here? And how do I ensure it won't happen again? In this episode, Leah helps a client who's struggling with those questions, and together they discuss how to attract clients who respect your expertise!
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Ep 89: The real problem most consultants face (and how to solve it)

When consultants are asked what they need to make more money and grow their business, most say "more leads." But you actually don't need as many leads as you think. In this episode, Leah shares the real problem most consultants face (and how to solve it), so you can stop spending so much energy focusing on leads, and get paid more for each client engagement.
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