$135K, Sleepless Nights, and a New Baby: My Consulting Business Journey

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 2 of The Dr. Des Show!In this episode, I’m sharing how I built a $135K consulting business while balancing one of the biggest transitions of my life—becoming a new mom.Picture this: I was seven months pregnant when I told my doula I thought I’d be bored on maternity leave. (Spoiler: I wasn’t! 😂) Between midnight feedings and sleepless nights, I made the leap into consulting—and landed my first $40K contract while feeding my baby at 3 AM.This episode is for anyone wondering if you can juggle family, work, and entrepreneurship—and come out on the other side with a thriving business. 💼💡What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ How I went from zero clients to $135K in consulting income within a year.✅ The moment I realized I could make real money as a consultant.✅ How I landed my first $40K contract—and how that led to more.✅ Why you don’t have to be perfect to start a business.✅ How I balanced late nights, motherhood, and business growth.Key Moments to Listen For:⏱️ [00:00] – IntroductionI share why this episode is so personal to me—building a consulting business while navigating new motherhood wasn’t easy, but it was life-changing.⏱️ [02:15] – The Conversation That Sparked It AllHow a conversation with my doula led me to realize I wouldn’t be bored on maternity leave—and that I was ready to start my business.⏱️ [06:00] – Landing My First $40K ContractI applied for my first Request for Proposal (RFP) with the CDC Foundation—and to my surprise, I won! This $40K contract changed everything and gave me the confidence to keep going.⏱️ [09:40] – The $85K Contract That FollowedAfter my first win, I landed another contract for $8K, and then another one for $85K. I break down how I scaled my consulting business while still adjusting to life with a newborn.⏱️ [14:15] – Balancing Motherhood and a BusinessFrom late nights to early mornings and working while my baby slept, I talk about how I made it work without burning out (but let’s be real—it wasn’t always easy).⏱️ [18:00] – Key Takeaways for Aspiring ConsultantsI share the four biggest lessons I learned from building my consulting business and why you don’t have to wait for the “perfect time” to start.⏱️ [20:15] – Final ThoughtsWhy building a consulting business isn’t about perfection—it’s about trusting yourself, taking small steps, and staying ready for big opportunities.Lessons from This Episode:💡 Lesson 1: You don’t have to wait for the perfect time to start your business. Start where you are, with what you have.💡 Lesson 2: Your network is your most valuable resource—tap into it!💡 Lesson 3: Balancing family and entrepreneurship isn’t easy, but with the right support system, it’s possible.💡 Lesson 4: Big opportunities often come when you least expect them—stay ready!www.publichealthclub.comhttps://www.drdesshow.com/https://www.publichealthclub.com/