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Independent Consultant Growth Lab Session 1 (Kickoff): Why Most Consultants Stay Stuck

  • 27 May 2026
  • 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
  • TBD
  • 30

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The Independent Consultant Growth Lab is a 6-part, cohort-style learning experience designed for independent consultants, coaches, and small business owners who are building and growing service-based businesses within the talent development ecosystem.

This program addresses the most common challenges faced by independent professionals:

  • Inconsistent revenue and limited visibility
  • Operational overwhelm and lack of scalable systems
  • Limited financial clarity and decision-making confidence

Through a structured, practical learning approach, participants will gain tools, frameworks, and real-world insight to move from solo operator to intentional business owner.

This is not a theory-based series. It is designed as an applied business-building lab.


    Why Most Consultants Stay Stuck

    (And How to Build a Real Business)


    • Introduces the full business framework
    • Features all partners with perspective on key growth challenges

    Strategic Delivery Partners


    Revenue & Visibility Partner

    Focus: Lead generation, messaging, marketing systems



    Operations & Delegation Partner

    Focus: Virtual support, systems, operational scalability



    Financial Strategy Partner

    Focus: Cash flow, profitability, financial decision-making


    Learning Model

    The Growth Lab is built on three core business pillars:

    1. Revenue (Generate Work)

    • Visibility strategy
    • Messaging and positioning
    • Marketing systems that convert


    2. Operations (Deliver Work)

    • Delegation and capacity building
    • Systems and workflows
    • Leveraging virtual and AI-enabled support


    3. Financials (Sustain & Grow)

    • Profit vs revenue clarity
    • Cash flow management
    • Data-driven business decisions

      Program Outcomes

      • Participants will leave with:
      • A clearer business model and growth strategy
      • A defined approach to generating consistent opportunities
      • A plan to increase capacity through delegation and systems
      • Improved understanding of financial performance and decision-making
      • A roadmap for sustainable, scalable growth

        Target Audience

        • Independent consultants and facilitators
        • Coaches and fractional leaders
        • Small business owners (1–10 employees)
        • Corporate professionals transitioning into consulting
        • L&D practitioners building independent practices

          Upcoming Sessions

          June 24: Session 2 - Revenue & Visibility

          July 22: Session 3 - Operations & Delegation

          August 26: Session 4 - Marketing Systems & Conversion

          September 23: Session 5 - Financial Strategy & Clarity

          October 28: Session 6 - Integration Session (All Partners)


            Co-Hosts / Program Leads

            Cornelius Dowdell, VP of Strategic Partnerships

            Program Design, Facilitation, Strategic Integration



            Tony Ballard, VP of Membership

            Community Engagement & Co-Host

               Chapter ChIP Code CH9047

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