Smart Gets Paid: Business Coaching for Women Consultants

There's a hidden tax to living through hard times, and your business is paying it whether you notice or not. Today, a coaching call where one client starts to see hers. Listen in for what overwhelm has been doing in the background, and what it takes to come back without spiraling into shame.   — When you're ready to break through to the next revenue level in your consulting business, here are two ways I can help you.   1. Join The Academy For women consultants who've been in business 2+ years and are making $120k+. Build the two systems every consulting business needs to get more of the right clients, get paid more, and build a sustainable business:  → A marketing system to bring the right clients to you and fill your pipeline → A sales system to help clients say yes and get you paid more. If you're ready to make your business and revenue more stable, secure, and sustainable, visit smartgetspaid.com/academy to learn more and apply.   2. Get Roadmap to Clients Map out a simple sales process for your consulting business in less than an hour. Take potential clients smoothly from first contact to a signed proposal – so you can stop reinventing the wheel with every opportunity. Get the free video course at smartgetspaid.com/roadmap   —   CONNECT WITH LEAH: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/leahtn/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@smartgetspaid Website: smartgetspaid.com Email: team@smartgetspaid.com  

You know the feeling. You're great at what you do. You've been doing it for years. And yet, the clients you want aren't finding you the way you thought they would by now. This episode is about why that's happening, and what the women who've cracked it are actually doing differently.   — When you're ready to break through to the next revenue level in your consulting business, here are two ways I can help you.   1. Join The Academy For women consultants who've been in business 2+ years and are making $120k+. Build the two systems every consulting business needs to get more of the right clients, get paid more, and build a sustainable business:  → A marketing system to bring the right clients to you and fill your pipeline → A sales system to help clients say yes and get you paid more. If you're ready to make your business and revenue more stable, secure, and sustainable, visit smartgetspaid.com/academy to learn more and apply.   2. Get Roadmap to Clients Map out a simple sales process for your consulting business in less than an hour. Take potential clients smoothly from first contact to a signed proposal – so you can stop reinventing the wheel with every opportunity. Get the free video course at smartgetspaid.com/roadmap   —   CONNECT WITH LEAH: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/leahtn/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@smartgetspaid Website: smartgetspaid.com Email: team@smartgetspaid.com  

Everyone's talking about AI, but what does it actually look like to use it in your consulting business in a way that moves the needle? Nina Willdorf, founder of Special Projects, shares how combining a clear methodology with the right AI tools helped her grow faster than she ever imagined. In this episode, you'll hear the specific strategies that made the biggest difference, the mindset shifts underneath them, and what it could look like for you too. — When you're ready to break through to the next revenue level in your consulting business, here are two ways I can help you. 1. Join The Academy For women consultants who've been in business 2+ years and are making $120k+. Build the two systems every consulting business needs to get more of the right clients, get paid more, and build a sustainable business:  → A marketing system to bring the right clients to you and fill your pipeline → A sales system to help clients say yes and get you paid more. If you're ready to make your business and revenue more stable, secure, and sustainable, visit smartgetspaid.com/academy to learn more and apply. 2. Get Roadmap to Clients Map out a simple sales process for your consulting business in less than an hour. Take potential clients smoothly from first contact to a signed proposal – so you can stop reinventing the wheel with every opportunity. Get the free video course at smartgetspaid.com/roadmap —   CONNECT WITH LEAH: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/leahtn/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@smartgetspaid Website: smartgetspaid.com Email: team@smartgetspaid.com  

We're at 130+ episodes! Not sure where to start? We've got you. We put together curated playlists of our best episodes by topic — pricing, mindset, LinkedIn, and more — so you can go deep on exactly what you need right now. The Pricing Playlist is out first, with new playlists dropping every couple of weeks. 👉 smartgetspaid.com/podcast — When you're ready to break through to the next revenue level in your consulting business, here are two ways I can help you.   1. Join The Academy For women consultants who've been in business 2+ years and are making $120k+. Build the two systems every consulting business needs to get more of the right clients, get paid more, and build a sustainable business:  → A marketing system to bring the right clients to you and fill your pipeline → A sales system to help clients say yes and get you paid more. If you're ready to make your business and revenue more stable, secure, and sustainable, visit smartgetspaid.com/academy to learn more and apply.   CONNECT WITH LEAH: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/leahtn/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@smartgetspaid Website: smartgetspaid.com Email: team@smartgetspaid.com Here's what's in the Pricing Playlist:   The Pricing Playlist Ep 130: From small projects to big impact, with Carrie Bornstein Ep 120: More revenue with fewer clients - success without burnout, with Brynne Krispin Ep 97: How to work with fewer clients that pay you more, Part 1: current clients Ep 98: How to work with fewer clients that pay you more, Part 2: new clients Ep 77: How to get paid more for your consulting work link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/57xtJcEeZLrOsHzp0XXoub?si=mdOe42YMT-Gy_WCPaz8BuQ Pretty Link: smartgetspaid.com/playlist-pricing  

She had a client ready to move forward, she was the right person for the work, and had a number in mind. So why couldn't she send the proposal? In this coaching conversation, we unpack the real reason women consultants undercharge - and it has nothing to do with the client. It has everything to do with the negotiation happening inside your own head.   — When you're ready to break through to the next revenue level in your consulting business, here are two ways I can help you.   1. Join The Academy For women consultants who've been in business 2+ years and are making $120k+. Build the two systems every consulting business needs to get more of the right clients, get paid more, and build a sustainable business:  → A marketing system to bring the right clients to you and fill your pipeline → A sales system to help clients say yes and get you paid more. If you're ready to make your business and revenue more stable, secure, and sustainable, visit smartgetspaid.com/academy to learn more and apply.   2. Get Roadmap to Clients Map out a simple sales process for your consulting business in less than an hour. Take potential clients smoothly from first contact to a signed proposal – so you can stop reinventing the wheel with every opportunity. Get the free video course at smartgetspaid.com/roadmap   —   CONNECT WITH LEAH: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/leahtn/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@smartgetspaid Website: smartgetspaid.com Email: team@smartgetspaid.com  

What does it actually look like when you stop treating your consulting like a passion project and start treating it like a business? Rachel Huff-Doria found out. She didn't mean to start a business — she just started taking projects. For years, she trusted the universe. Until it didn't work anymore. Here's what changed, and what became possible. — When you're ready to break through to the next revenue level in your consulting business, here are two ways I can help you.   1. Join The Academy For women consultants who've been in business 2+ years and are making $120k+. Build the two systems every consulting business needs to get more of the right clients, get paid more, and build a sustainable business:  → A marketing system to bring the right clients to you and fill your pipeline → A sales system to help clients say yes and get you paid more. If you're ready to make your business and revenue more stable, secure, and sustainable, visit smartgetspaid.com/academy to learn more and apply.   2. Get Referrals on Repeat Learn the five strategies to get more referrals and attract more of the right inquiries on purpose – no more sitting around hoping they'll happen. Get your free guide at smartgetspaid.com/referrals   —   CONNECT WITH LEAH: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/leahtn/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@smartgetspaid Website: smartgetspaid.com Email: team@smartgetspaid.com  

Most people think building a consulting business is about learning the right strategies. But Debra Boulanger sees it differently - she believes entrepreneurship isn't just what you do, it's a spiritual journey that changes who you are. In this conversation, we talk about the identity shift from corporate to business owner, what it really takes to succeed beyond the tactics everyone talks about, and why the inner transformation matters just as much as the outer work. — When you're ready to break through to the next revenue level in your consulting business, here are two ways I can help you.   1. Join The Academy For women consultants who've been in business 2+ years and are making $120k+. Build the two systems every consulting business needs to get more of the right clients, get paid more, and build a sustainable business:  → A marketing system to bring the right clients to you and fill your pipeline → A sales system to help clients say yes and get you paid more. If you're ready to make your business and revenue more stable, secure, and sustainable, visit smartgetspaid.com/academy to learn more and apply.   2. Get Roadmap to Clients Map out a simple sales process for your consulting business in less than an hour. Take potential clients smoothly from first contact to a signed proposal – so you can stop reinventing the wheel with every opportunity. Get the free video course at smartgetspaid.com/roadmap   —   CONNECT WITH LEAH: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/leahtn/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@smartgetspaid Website: smartgetspaid.com Email: team@smartgetspaid.com

When Kathy Guillory started her marketing consulting business, she fell into the same trap most consultants do: saying yes to everyone and working constantly. But a few years in, something shifted. She started blocking off entire days, staggering her clients differently, and asking CEOs a question that completely changed how they saw her. The result? She made more money than ever, and had the time to write and publish a children's book. In this episode, Kathy shares exactly how she did it.   —   When you're ready to break through to the next revenue level in your consulting business, here are two ways I can help you.   1. Join The Academy For women consultants who've been in business 2+ years and are making $120k+. Build the two systems every consulting business needs to get more of the right clients, get paid more, and build a sustainable business:  → A marketing system to bring the right clients to you and fill your pipeline → A sales system to help clients say yes and get you paid more. If you're ready to make your business and revenue more stable, secure, and sustainable, visit smartgetspaid.com/academy to learn more and apply.   2. Get Referrals on Repeat Learn the five strategies to get more referrals and attract more of the right inquiries on purpose – no more sitting around hoping they'll happen. Get your free guide at smartgetspaid.com/referrals   —   CONNECT WITH LEAH: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/leahtn/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@smartgetspaid Website: smartgetspaid.com Email: team@smartgetspaid.com

Seeing more consultants in your space? Referrals slowing down? You're not imagining it. But here's the truth: if you do these four things consistently, you'll be in the top 1% of consultants. In this episode, learn what separates those consultants who continue to grow, from those who struggle in this new environment.   —   When you're ready to break through to the next revenue level in your consulting business, here are two ways I can help you.   1. Join The Academy For women consultants who've been in business 2+ years and are making $120k+. Build the two systems every consulting business needs to get more of the right clients, get paid more, and build a sustainable business:  → A marketing system to bring the right clients to you and fill your pipeline → A sales system to help clients say yes and get you paid more. If you're ready to make your business and revenue more stable, secure, and sustainable, visit smartgetspaid.com/academy to learn more and apply.   2. Get Referrals on Repeat Learn the five strategies to get more referrals and attract more of the right inquiries on purpose – no more sitting around hoping they'll happen. Get your free guide at smartgetspaid.com/referrals   —   CONNECT WITH LEAH: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/leahtn/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@smartgetspaid Website: smartgetspaid.com Email: team@smartgetspaid.com

Setting goals is easy. Reaching them? That's harder. In this episode, recorded at our Virtual Holiday Party for Women Consultants, I'm challenging you to do one thing tomorrow to reach your 2026 goals. Because you're much closer to possible than impossible. Let's make 2026 your most profitable year yet.   —   When you're ready to break through to the next revenue level in your consulting business, here are two ways I can help you.   1. Join The Academy For women consultants who've been in business 2+ years and are making $120k+. Build the two systems every consulting business needs to get more of the right clients, get paid more, and build a sustainable business:  → A marketing system to bring the right clients to you and fill your pipeline → A sales system to help clients say yes and get you paid more. If you're ready to make your business and revenue more stable, secure, and sustainable, visit smartgetspaid.com/academy to learn more and apply.   2. Get Referrals on Repeat Learn the five strategies to get more referrals and attract more of the right inquiries on purpose – no more sitting around hoping they'll happen. Get your free guide at smartgetspaid.com/referrals   —   CONNECT WITH LEAH: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/leahtn/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@smartgetspaid Website: smartgetspaid.com Email: team@smartgetspaid.com

What happens when every month you have no idea what you're going to make that month? That's the reality for a lot of women consultants, and that was Stephanie Lowe's reality - even after her best year ever. Today, Stephanie is booked months out with a solid savings cushion. She's not holding her breath anymore. In this episode, you'll hear what changed - including the pipeline coverage math that most consultants don't know, and why you probably need to do way more marketing than you think.   —   When you're ready to break through to the next revenue level in your consulting business, here are two ways I can help you.   1. Join The Academy For women consultants who've been in business 2+ years and are making $120k+. Build the two systems every consulting business needs to get more of the right clients, get paid more, and build a sustainable business:  → A marketing system to bring the right clients to you and fill your pipeline → A sales system to help clients say yes and get you paid more. If you're ready to make your business and revenue more stable, secure, and sustainable, visit smartgetspaid.com/academy to learn more and apply.   2. Get Referrals on Repeat Learn the five strategies to get more referrals and attract more of the right inquiries on purpose – no more sitting around hoping they'll happen. Get your free guide at smartgetspaid.com/referrals   —   CONNECT WITH LEAH: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/leahtn/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@smartgetspaid Website: smartgetspaid.com Email: team@smartgetspaid.com

Ever feel like you’re not ready, not qualified, or not good enough to land the clients you want? That’s head trash — the doubts and stories that sound rational but quietly hold your business back. In this episode, you’ll hear a client wrestle with her own head trash, and you’ll hear Leah share hers too. What they uncover might sound uncomfortably familiar… and could change how you see your consulting business.   —   When you're ready to break through to the next revenue level in your consulting business, here are two ways I can help you.   1. Join The Academy For women consultants who've been in business 2+ years and are making $120k+. Build the two systems every consulting business needs to get more of the right clients, get paid more, and build a sustainable business:  → A marketing system to bring the right clients to you and fill your pipeline → A sales system to help clients say yes and get you paid more. If you're ready to make your business and revenue more stable, secure, and sustainable, visit smartgetspaid.com/academy to learn more and apply.   2. Get Referrals on Repeat Learn the five strategies to get more referrals and attract more of the right inquiries on purpose – no more sitting around hoping they'll happen. Get your free guide at smartgetspaid.com/referrals   —   CONNECT WITH LEAH: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/leahtn/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@smartgetspaid Website: smartgetspaid.com Email: team@smartgetspaid.com

After accidentally finding herself in consulting, Carrie Bornstein started with small, one-off projects. But she knew they weren’t as fulfilling as bigger projects with bigger impact, and they wouldn’t get her where she wanted to be financially. In this episode, she shares how she began landing bigger, more impactful work, increased her income, and built a business that aligns with her values.   Learn more about Carrie at carriebornstein.com   —   When you're ready to break through to the next revenue level in your consulting business, here are two ways I can help you.   1. Join The Academy For women consultants who've been in business 2+ years and are making $120k+. Build the two systems every consulting business needs to get more of the right clients, get paid more, and build a sustainable business:  → A marketing system to bring the right clients to you and fill your pipeline → A sales system to help clients say yes and get you paid more. If you're ready to make your business and revenue more stable, secure, and sustainable, visit smartgetspaid.com/academy to learn more and apply.   2. Get Referrals on Repeat Learn the five strategies to get more referrals and attract more of the right inquiries on purpose – no more sitting around hoping they'll happen. Get your free guide at smartgetspaid.com/referrals   —   CONNECT WITH LEAH: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/leahtn/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@smartgetspaid Website: smartgetspaid.com Email: team@smartgetspaid.com

Getting clients takes strategy, consistency, and, yes, mindset. In this live session with a group of consultants and fractional leaders, Leah shares three mindset shifts that can make getting clients (and running your business) feel a whole lot easier. You’ll want to write these down!   —   When you're ready to break through to the next revenue level in your consulting business, here are two ways I can help you.   1. Join The Academy For women consultants who've been in business 2+ years and are making $120k+. Build the two systems every consulting business needs to get more of the right clients, get paid more, and build a sustainable business:  → A marketing system to bring the right clients to you and fill your pipeline → A sales system to help clients say yes and get you paid more. If you're ready to make your business and revenue more stable, secure, and sustainable, visit smartgetspaid.com/academy to learn more and apply.   2. Get Referrals on Repeat Learn the five strategies to get more referrals and attract more of the right inquiries on purpose – no more sitting around hoping they'll happen. Get your free guide at smartgetspaid.com/referrals   —   CONNECT WITH LEAH: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/leahtn/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@smartgetspaid Website: smartgetspaid.com Email: team@smartgetspaid.com

Think you can’t grow your business right now? Think again. In this episode, consultant Danielle Amodeo shares how she quadrupled her revenue, filled her client roster for 18 months, and found the confidence to lead with her values, even in this economy. You’ll hear how she attracts the right clients, prices her work for value, and a simple exercise to feel less powerless and more in control right now.   —   When you're ready to break through to the next revenue level in your consulting business, here are two ways I can help you.   1. Join The Academy For women consultants who've been in business 2+ years and are making $120k+. Build the two systems every consulting business needs to get more of the right clients, get paid more, and build a sustainable business:  → A marketing system to bring the right clients to you and fill your pipeline → A sales system to help clients say yes and get you paid more. If you're ready to make your business and revenue more stable, secure, and sustainable, visit smartgetspaid.com/academy to learn more and apply.   2. Get Referrals on Repeat Learn the five strategies to get more referrals and attract more of the right inquiries on purpose – no more sitting around hoping they'll happen. Get your free guide at smartgetspaid.com/referrals   —   CONNECT WITH LEAH: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/leahtn/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@smartgetspaid Website: smartgetspaid.com Email: team@smartgetspaid.com

When you can do a lot of things in your consulting business, it’s hard to know where to focus, and even harder to say no to what doesn’t feel good. In this episode, Leah talks with consultant Summer Miller about getting clear on what she really wants to offer, pricing work based on its true lift, and designing a business that delivers both impact and warm fuzzies. If you’ve been saying “yes” too often, this one’s for you. —   When you're ready to break through to the next revenue level in your consulting business, here are two ways I can help you.   1. Join The Academy For women consultants who've been in business 2+ years and are making $120k+. Build the two systems every consulting business needs to get more of the right clients, get paid more, and build a sustainable business:  → A marketing system to bring the right clients to you and fill your pipeline → A sales system to help clients say yes and get you paid more. If you're ready to make your business and revenue more stable, secure, and sustainable, visit smartgetspaid.com/academy to learn more and apply.   2. Get Referrals on Repeat Learn the five strategies to get more referrals and attract more of the right inquiries on purpose – no more sitting around hoping they'll happen. Get your free guide at smartgetspaid.com/referrals   —   CONNECT WITH LEAH: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/leahtn/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@smartgetspaid Website: smartgetspaid.com Email: team@smartgetspaid.com

Did you ‘accidentally’ start a consulting business? You’re not alone. In this episode, Leah shares the risks of not treating it like a business, three shifts to make it intentional and freeing, and stories from women who’ve been right where you are.   —   When you're ready to break through to the next revenue level in your consulting business, here are two ways I can help you.   1. Join The Academy For women consultants who've been in business 2+ years and are making $120k+. Build the two systems every consulting business needs to get more of the right clients, get paid more, and build a sustainable business:  → A marketing system to bring the right clients to you and fill your pipeline → A sales system to help clients say yes and get you paid more. If you're ready to make your business and revenue more stable, secure, and sustainable, visit smartgetspaid.com/academy to learn more and apply.   2. Get Referrals on Repeat Learn the five strategies to get more referrals and attract more of the right inquiries on purpose – no more sitting around hoping they'll happen. Get your free guide at smartgetspaid.com/referrals   —   CONNECT WITH LEAH: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/leahtn/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@smartgetspaid Website: smartgetspaid.com Email: team@smartgetspaid.com

At some point, nearly every woman consultant will feel burned out. In this episode, we're focusing on why, what we can do to prevent it, and how recover from it. Join Leah and burnout expert and Academy coach Brandy Zimmerman as they unpack the hidden challenges women consultants face. Discover six game-changing tools to reset stress, boost energy, and design a business that supports your well-being. Whether you're lightly toasted or feeling completely burnt out, this episode will give you a roadmap to reclaim your passion, productivity, and peace.   —   When you're ready to break through to the next revenue level in your consulting business, here are two ways I can help you.   1. Join The Academy For women consultants who've been in business 2+ years and are making $120k+. Build the two systems every consulting business needs to get more of the right clients, get paid more, and build a sustainable business:  → A marketing system to bring the right clients to you and fill your pipeline → A sales system to help clients say yes and get you paid more. If you're ready to make your business and revenue more stable, secure, and sustainable, visit smartgetspaid.com/academy to learn more and apply.   2. Get Referrals on Repeat Learn the five strategies to get more referrals and attract more of the right inquiries on purpose – no more sitting around hoping they'll happen. Get your free guide at smartgetspaid.com/referrals   —   CONNECT WITH LEAH: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/leahtn/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@smartgetspaid Website: smartgetspaid.com Email: team@smartgetspaid.com

What would change if you gave your business the same care, clarity, and strategy you give your clients? In this episode, technology strategist Stephanie Nelson shares how everything shifted when she started treating herself like her own client. This conversation might just change how you run your business.   —   When you're ready to break through to the next revenue level in your consulting business, here are two ways I can help you.   1. Join The Academy For women consultants who've been in business 2+ years and are making $120k+. Build the two systems every consulting business needs to get more of the right clients, get paid more, and build a sustainable business:  → A marketing system to bring the right clients to you and fill your pipeline → A sales system to help clients say yes and get you paid more. If you're ready to make your business and revenue more stable, secure, and sustainable, visit smartgetspaid.com/academy to learn more and apply.   2. Get Referrals on Repeat Learn the five strategies to get more referrals and attract more of the right inquiries on purpose – no more sitting around hoping they'll happen. Get your free guide at smartgetspaid.com/referrals   —   CONNECT WITH LEAH: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/leahtn/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@smartgetspaid Website: smartgetspaid.com Email: team@smartgetspaid.com

What if the confidence to grow your consulting business could open doors in the rest of your life? That’s what happened to Juliana Spaven, a brand strategy consultant who used her voice in a whole new way... and ended up modeling. In this episode, we talk about visibility, reinvention, and the surprising ripple effects of owning what makes you exceptional.   —   When you're ready to break through to the next revenue level in your consulting business, here are two ways I can help you.   1. Join The Academy For women consultants who've been in business 2+ years and are making $120k+. Build the two systems every consulting business needs to get more of the right clients, get paid more, and build a sustainable business:  → A marketing system to bring the right clients to you and fill your pipeline → A sales system to help clients say yes and get you paid more. If you're ready to make your business and revenue more stable, secure, and sustainable, visit smartgetspaid.com/academy to learn more and apply.   2. Get Referrals on Repeat Learn the five strategies to get more referrals and attract more of the right inquiries on purpose – no more sitting around hoping they'll happen. Get your free guide at smartgetspaid.com/referrals   —   CONNECT WITH LEAH: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/leahtn/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@smartgetspaid Website: smartgetspaid.com Email: team@smartgetspaid.com