Why Most Independent Consultants Get Stuck and How the Best Break Through with Mike Koziol

Join us for an engaging episode of the Top Voice Podcast as we delve into the world of independent consulting with expert Mike Koziol. Mike shares his journey from being a lawyer and fraud investigator to becoming a consultant's consultant. We discuss the challenges many independent consultants face in scaling their business, including breaking through revenue ceilings, productizing services, and leveraging AI. Mike also offers invaluable insights on positioning, mindset shifts, and much more. Don't miss this episode if you're looking to take your consulting business to the next level. Tune in now!

Timestamps:
00:24 Introduction and Welcome
01:35 Mike Koziol's Background and Journey
03:20 Transition to Consulting for Consultants
05:29 Insights from High-Earning Consultants
08:51 Challenges and Solutions for Scaling
12:57 Impact of AI on Consulting
17:01 Deciding What to Productize
20:12 The Challenge of Building Proactive Systems
20:54 Launching a Custom Chatbot
21:40 Balancing Build, Release, and Test
22:06 The Philosophy of Shipping Quickly
24:17 The Role of AI in Modern Consulting
25:19 The Evolution of Online Learning
26:23 The Value of Implementation and Advisory
29:22 Mindset Shifts for Independent Consultants
32:42 Key Takeaways for Scaling Your Business
34:16 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

Connect with Mike Koziol:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michalkoziol/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/%24100k-playbook-with-mike-koziol/id1805604263
https://open.spotify.com/show/58mCfPoY3Prsl0ZOe7tfzA?si=bfce0ac03a8b4dcf
https://www.instagram.com/itsmikekoziol/
https://www.youtube.com/@UC-HMfWahiTbwZT5zbZatR8w
https://mikekoziol.com