The Ultimate Guide To Starting A Consulting Business in 2026

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Learn how to start a profitable consulting business from scratch in this ultimate guide! I’ve built 7 businesses and generated over $65 million in revenue, and I’m sharing my proven framework to help you pivot your skills into income, independence, and impact. 🥋 • 🥋 • 🥋 • 🥋 • 🥋 • 🥋 • 🥋 Resources mentioned in this video 🥋 • 🥋 • 🥋 • 🥋 • 🥋 • 🥋 • 🥋 Tools, worksheets & templates: - Skill Assessment Worksheet: https://bbsu.net/skills - 10+5 Business Idea Vetting Worksheet: https://bbsu.net/vetting - Business Idea Worksheet: https://bbsu.net/ideas - Pricing Matrix: https://bbsu.net/pricing - Network Outreach Worksheet: https://bbsu.net/network - DIY CRM Template: https://bbsu.net/crm - Master Checklist for Essential Business Systems and Processes: https://bbsu.net/systems Related video resources from YouTube.com/@StartUpWithFeras - The Ultimate Guide to Sales Funnels for Consultants: YouTube.com/watch?v=xeADURtBCso - The Ultimate Pricing Guide for Consulting Businesses: YouTube.com/watch?v=AWQo3aGL9bI - From Side Hustle to Full-time Business Blueprint: YouTube.com/live/xBpCfAWDFXc Related Articles from StartUpWithFeras.com - Consulting Sales Strategies & Tips: https://StartUpWithFeras.com/Consulting-Sales-Strategy-Training - Service Delivery Model: https://StartUpWithFeras.com/Service-Delivery-Model-Fulfillment - Software & Tech for Consultancies: https://StartUpWithFeras.com/Software-For-Consultancy 🥋 • 🥋 • 🥋 • 🥋 • 🥋 • 🥋 • 🥋 Timestamps 🥋 • 🥋 • 🥋 • 🥋 • 🥋 • 🥋 • 🥋 0:00 - The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Consulting Business 03:10 - Pillar 1: What consulting truly is 04:53 - Pillar 2: The Offer Formula 19:46 - Pillar 3: Defining Your Ideal Client 23:28 - Pillar 4: Picking Your Business Model 26:16 - Pillar 5: How to Price Your Services 31:00 - Pillar 6: Marketing & Sales Strategies 43:48 - Pillar 7: Effective Delivery 46:09 - Pillar 8: Setting Up Your Back Office & Operations 48:19 - Pillar 9: Leveraging Tech & AI 🥋 • 🥋 • 🥋 • 🥋 • 🥋 • 🥋 • 🥋 - Join my free weekly Black Belt Startup newsletter to pivot your skills into a thriving consulting business. https://bbsu.net/newsletter 🥋 • 🥋 • 🥋 • 🥋 • 🥋 • 🥋 • 🥋 - Connect with me: https://LinkedIn.com/in/FerasAlhlou 🥋 • 🥋 • 🥋 • 🥋 • 🥋 • 🥋 • 🥋 This guide provides actionable steps, tools, and templates to help you launch and scale your consulting practice in today's landscape. Whether you're looking to escape the 9-5 or simply monetize your expertise, this video will equip you with a "black belt mindset" built on discipline and deliberate action. - What consulting truly is: Move beyond credentials and learn how to solve real-world problems for paying clients. - The Offer Formula: Turn your existing skills into a compelling offer by identifying problems and validating demand. - Defining Your Ideal Client: Niche down effectively to attract clients who genuinely need and value your services. - Picking Your Business Model: Explore different models like Volume vs. Value, Hands-On vs. Hands-Off (DIY, DWY, DFY), and B2B vs. B2C to find what fits your goals. - How to Price Your Services: Understand various pricing models, from hourly to value-based, and learn how to charge what you're worth. - Marketing & Sales Strategies: Overcome the fear of selling and learn direct outreach tactics to land your first clients from your existing network. - Effective Delivery: Master the art of client satisfaction, project management, and building trust. - Setting Up Your Back Office & Operations: Understand the essential operations needed to run a sustainable consulting business. - Leveraging Tech & AI: Get tips on using modern tools to gain a competitive edge. #Consulting #StartYourOwnBusiness #Entrepreneurship