In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Founder of Billable at the Beach®, Amy Rasdal. Amy Rasdal started the conversation by dispelling a common myth: consultants make less money than traditional jobs. On the contrary, she explained that consultants can earn more and significantly impact client companies. She likened consulting to being a superhero with a superpower, offering specific skills and expertise for a limited period and being paid handsomely for it. Amy stressed the importance of identifying your superpower and building relationships. She emphasized that relationships are the lifeblood of any business and suggested leveraging existing connections to generate leads and referrals. Amy pointed out that the most challenging part of consulting is selling and generating revenue. She encouraged entrepreneurs to avoid getting caught up in the minutiae and instead focus on starting with a minimum viable product (MVP) and solving a niche-specific problem based on one's background. She emphasized the value of having meaningful individual conversations with decision-makers and networking to explain one's value proposition. Amy also highlighted the significance of maintaining relationships and not burning bridges, as these connections can be valuable in the future. Amy shared her three action steps to generate revenue, available as a free email course on her website. She encourages individuals to leverage their existing relationships, including past colleagues and team members, as potential clients. Amy believes reaching out to these connections can lead to exciting opportunities and emphasizes the importance of not feeling like a burden when offering one's talents.   Key Points from the Episode: Helping people start their own six-figure consulting businesses Dispel the myth that consultants make less money Importance of identifying superpower and building relationships Starting consulting quickly with minimal resources Hardest part of consulting is selling and generating revenue Importance of starting with a minimum viable product (MVP) and solving a niche-specific problem Three action steps to generate revenue   About Amy Rasdal: Amy Rasdal is a successful consultant who made a bold career shift 15 years ago, leaving behind her corporate job for a more fulfilling path. Today, she earns more than most executives while enjoying the benefits of freedom, flexibility, and control over her work. Running her own multiple 6-figure consulting business for over a decade, Amy founded Billable at the Beach® with a mission to empower others to follow a similar path. Amy has helped countless individuals launch their thriving consulting businesses through speaking engagements, workshops, and various ten-year programs. Her program liberates 6-figure earners, enabling them to create successful consulting ventures. Amy's passion lies in guiding others toward the life of their dreams, one where they can have the freedom and flexibility they desire without sacrificing the successful careers they've built. With her expertise and experience, Amy Rasdal continues to inspire and empower others to embrace the consulting world and achieve financial and personal success.   About Billable at the Beach®: Billable at the Beach® is a highly effective program designed to help individuals establish their successful 6-figure consulting businesses. With this proven system, participants gain the means to replace their full-time income and achieve financial security while enjoying the freedom to lead a life on their terms. The program equips aspiring consultants with the necessary tools, strategies, and guidance to thrive in the consulting world and create a sustainable venture. Following the Billable at the Beach® approach, individuals can transition from traditional employment to a more fulfilling and flexible career path. Whether seeking to escape the constraints of a corporate job or looking to explore a new professional journey, this program empowers participants to embark on a rewarding and lucrative consulting business. With its focus on financial independence and work-life balance, Billable at the Beach® offers a comprehensive solution for building a thriving consulting enterprise.   Tweetable Moments: 14:42 - "Put yourself in your possible client's shoes. You're sitting there, it's Friday afternoon, you have all these things that need to get done, you're thinking, oh I need some help with this, but who would help me? Imagine if the perfect person's name happened to come across your desk in an outreach saying, hey guess what? I've left my corporate role, I'm doing consulting now. This is somebody that you know at least a little bit, you know them, you know they do great work. Would you feel like that was an imposition? No, you would be so excited to hear from that person, right?"   Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guest Links Mentioned in this Episode: Want to learn more? 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