So, You Want to Succeed as a Consultant?

What does it really take to build and grow a successful consulting practice? This presentation explores the skills, knowledge, and practical strategies consultants need to make sound decisions and build a sustainable practice.

Edward Stone draws on decades of consulting and business experience to explore key areas including fee setting, proposal writing, marketing and positioning, and relationship building. Participants will gain practical guidance they can apply to their own consulting practices, whether they are just getting started or looking to strengthen an established business.

Key Takeaways:

• Key Takeaway #1: Different approaches to setting consulting fees and how to choose an approach that fits their practice
• Key Takeaway #2: Practical guidelines for writing clear, effective consulting proposals

• Key Takeaway #3: Strategies for building and strengthening relationships that can support long-term business growth

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Meet Our Presenter Edward Stone

Edward Stone has an extensive background in management consulting, with expertise in marketing, sales, strategic planning, general management, and market research.

He has assisted companies across a wide range of industries, sizes, stages of growth, and geographic locations. His corporate experience includes extensive marketing and general management roles with Procter & Gamble, Clorox Company, and Frito-Lay in the U.S. and Canada.

For 30 years, Edward managed and grew his own marketing consulting firm, serving a large clientele of major U.S. companies. He is a past National Chair of the Institute of Management Consultants and has served as an adjunct professor of marketing at Southern Methodist University. He has also held leadership roles with multiple Dallas nonprofit community service organizations.

This meeting is open to the public.

COST:  $10 for nonmembers

Contact us at helpdesk@rochesterconsultants.org if you experience any trouble registering for this event.

SPECIAL NOTE: This will be a hybrid event where you can attend via Zoom or in-person at 2800 Dewey Ave, Rochester, NY 14616. Attending in-person is highly encouraged.

After the meeting ends, open networking (with private breakout rooms for those on Zoom) will continue until 10:00 a.m. ET for the attendees.

After you register, you will be sent two (2) emails, one from RPCN and one from Zoom. NOTE: The email from RPCN will be sent almost immediately but the ZOOM email may be delayed by a few minutes. Be patient while waiting for it.  Click the link in the Zoom email to join this event.

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