The 3-Step Shift from Employee to Consultant.
Apr 02, 2025
You’re already solving problems. Already answering questions. Already getting asked, “Hey, can I pick your brain?”
You don’t need permission to start consulting. You’re already doing it.
But here’s the problem: You’re taking people from A to B… and you’ve never actually defined what B is.
🎯 This is where most people get stuck.
They say things like:
“I help companies grow.” “I streamline operations.” “I offer strategic guidance.”
Cool. But what does that mean?
If your service sounds like a TED Talk title, no one is going to bite.
👉Here’s what clients actually want to know:
- “Can you help me stop losing customers after the free trial?”
- “Can you shorten our hiring timeline from 90 days to 30?”
- “Can you reduce my 14-hour days to 6 and still hit revenue goals?”
They don’t want “consulting.” They want a result. Point B.
So here’s the real first step:
Define the transformation. Before you build a website. Before you buy a domain. Before you write “Founder” in your Instagram bio.
You’ve got to know what you're selling.
Not “consulting.” Not “strategy.” Not “advice.”
You're selling a bridge from Point A to Point B.
And right now… You're standing on it.
Most people miss this. They get caught up in logos and LLCs. Tinkering. Tweaking. Hoping it’ll “look legit.”
But the ones who actually get paid?
They define Point B so clearly, it practically writes the invoice for them.
You don’t need a fancy funnel.
You need a well-defined transformation, and a simple way to package it up so people get it, want it, and pay for it.
That’s exactly what the next step is: 👉Define Your Point B & Productize.
Now... for the Step-by-Step:
🧩 The 3-Step Shift from Employee to Consultant
Step 1: Spot the Pattern
Look at what people already come to you for. What problems are you constantly solving at work? What fires do they always throw you at? ✨ This is your expertise in disguise.
If you need help defining this step, there's a free resource in my profile - 21 Ways to Make Money With What You Know
Step 2: Define Point B
What result are you helping them reach?
It’s not “strategic alignment”. It's:
✅ “Shorter sales cycles”
✅ “Better team retention”
✅ “Less founder burnout”
Give it a name. Make it specific. This is what they’ll buy.
Step 3: Package the Path
Map out how you get someone from stuck (Point A) to solved (Point B).
Turn that into a simple offer.
Now you’re not “freelancing.”
You’re leading a transformation.
Resources:
- Free resource, 21 Ways to Make Money With What You Know
- Offer for a low cost website build. You could be up and running your consulting business within a week's time.