Study Action Groups

What are Study Action Groups? They are live workshops uniquely designed to help you take ideas and information, and implement them so your consulting practice grows and flourishes.

Ideas are great – but turning them into actions is what generates results.  One of the challenges of being a solopreneur is that there is no one to hold you accountable. Even if you attend a class, get valuable information and take great notes, how can you ensure that you will actually implement these great ideas?  If you have the discipline and self-motivation to do this on your own – wonderful!  If you're like me, you might find the structure, support and accountability of a Study Action Group will benefit you more.

Study Action Groups are small, made up of 5-6 participants and led by a topic expert who will help you and your fellow participants not only learn, but more importantly, implement and turn ideas into actions and desired results.  You'll meet for a weekly 90 minute phone conversation.  Once you have completed your 4 week study, you will find you have taken an idea, fine-tuned it and put it into action.  In addition, you may also have created a Mastermind Group for yourself.

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Here's a look at some of what our faculty offers in Study Action Groups—

START-UP:

Making the Transition from Corporate Leader to Consultant – Facilitator:  Ira Miller

Transitioning from being the boss to solopreneur requires thought and planning.  Participants in this Study Group will develop and execute their personal transition plan, supported by Ira's knowledge and experience, and the feedback and insights of fellow participants.  Click here for more details.

Taking the Plunge from Employee to Self-Employed Consultant – Facilitator:  Maxie Carpenter  

Being an employee is far different from being on your own as a consultant.  You have to have self-discipline and be able to market and sell yourself.  This Study Group will help you identify your personal strengths and challenges.  As a result you can capitalize on the things you do well, and compensate for personal behaviors or style that could get in the way of a successful business.   Click here for more details.

The One-Page Business Plan® – From Ideas to Action – Facilitator:  Harvey Meier, PhD, CMC

Writing a business plan, in some ways, is like writing a term paper on your business.  This Study Group will use a well-known innovative approach to business planning to capture the essence of your business ideas.  Participants will create a documented, understandable plan to bring structure and accountability for business success.  

MARKETING:

Growing Your Business with Assessments and Surveys – Facilitator:  Ronna Cohen

Surveys and assessments offer a great way to help you grow your business. They provide a tremendous opportunity to open a dialogue with prospective clients, to reengage existing clients, and to provide deeper insight and guidance to current clients. Click here for more details.

What Makes You Unique – And Why It Matters – Facilitator:  Ira Miller 

Consultants struggle to understand and share what makes them unique and why clients should choose them over other consultants and services.  This Study Group focuses on the potential client and how to explain your services in a way that will generate clients.   Click here for more details.

How to Stand-out in the Marketplace – Facilitator:  Maxie Carpenter

Even long-time consultants sometimes struggle to know how to stand out in the marketplace.  It can be even more difficult difficult for a new consultant entering the profession from a long-term career in another industry.  This Study Group focuses on the processes and activities, both personal and professional, that are required make you unique among many.  Click here for more details.

Using the Internet to Find Clients – Making Sense of it All – Facilitator:  Dr. Ira S. Wolfe

If you're overwhelmed or confused about how to use the Internet to find clients, this group is for you.  Not sure where and how to use it to grow your business in today's competitive market?  This introduction group will help you learn the value of Internet Marketing, including Social Media.  Learn the basics and how to getting started, or make sure you are using it the best way for you.  Click here for more details.

SALES:

Making the Sale & Getting New Clients – Facilitator:  Jennifer Leake CMC

If you know what you offer clients and have prospects to tell your story to – you still need to make the sale.  If not, you have no clients or money in the bank.  This is the final critical step to business success, and the place consultants often struggle the most.  Click here for more details.

Our goal is to provide you with the information and resources you need to grow and sustain a successful consulting practice.  Remember, it's not just knowing, it's DOING that brings results.

If you have an idea for a class, study action group or service you would like to see us offer, click here to email us.  We welcome your ideas and suggestions!