Archive - Richard Millington - Indispensable Consulting

I Invested $10k In Ads To Grow This Newsletter - Here's What Happened

Let's explore the power of social ads to grow your consulting practice. What can you expect for your investment and how should you do it well?

Apr 29 •

Richard Millington

You Need Five-Figure Projects To Thrive As A Consultant

If you're trying to make a living on four-figure projects, you must be great at automation and ads. Otherwise, you need to charge at least five figures…

Apr 22 •

Richard Millington

You've Just Landed Your First Consulting Gig, Where Should You Start?

Don't panic. In almost any client project, there are some straightforward steps you can take to get started and look professional. Just follow these key…

Apr 15 •

Richard Millington

The Six Methods To Attract Consulting Clients: You Need To Pick One (for now)

Every successful consultant has solved the problem of how to attract new clients sustainably. Here are the six methods they use to do it.

Apr 8 •

Richard Millington

Your Client Hasn't Paid - What Happens Now?

Don't immediately go to war. Follow the escalation steps below to determine precisely what you can do to maximise your chances of recovering the money.

Apr 1 •

Richard Millington

March 2025

Why Stakeholders Resist Consultants (And How To Overcome It)

Here's how you deal with those difficult situations when people actively or passively resist you in client engagements.

Mar 25 •

Richard Millington

The Brutal Truth About Building A Consulting Business

[VIDEO] Discover how to overcome the toughest challenges you will likely face when building your consulting practice.

Mar 21 •

Richard Millington

Clients Need You To Have Hard Conversations With Them

If you want to have the biggest possible impact - you need to have the conversations that no one wants to have. Clients need you to force these…

Mar 18 •

Richard Millington

Don't Hire Employees: Structuring A Consulting Practice For Growth

Measuring business success by employee count is misleading; hiring often reduces profit margins and adds unnecessary stress. Use associates for…

Mar 11 •

Richard Millington

Elite Positioning For Consultants: Making Yourself Known

There's an art to properly position yourself in any situation.

Mar 4 •

Richard Millington

February 2025

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