Ep 38 - Starting and Growing a Consulting Business with Milton Stokes

In this episode of the Growth Show, host Whitney welcomes Milton Stokes, the Senior Director of Food and Nutrition at the International Food Information Council. They chat about Milton's extensive career in consulting, focusing on topics such as science communication and consumer perceptions of health and nutrition. Milton shares his journey from working in the restaurant industry to becoming a dietitian and consultant, offering insights on finding clients, building a portfolio, and leveraging online presence. They also discuss the importance of taking risks and saying yes to opportunities, providing practical advice for aspiring consultants. The episode concludes with an announcement about the upcoming Thriving Business Holiday Bundle, offering free resources for business growth.Connect with Milton Here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miltonstokes/In this episode:Milton's career journey and the entrepreneurial sparkTransitioning from clinical dietitian roles to freelance writing for publicationsThe power of saying yes to opportunitiesExpanding consulting workThe importance of networkingMilton's approach to cold pitchingDiversifying income streamsHow a website and online presence can attract clientsWant new podcast episodes sent to your inbox each week, plus other resources, advice, and special offers to help you grow? Sign up here!Connect with Whitney Bateson: Instagram: @‌whitneybatesonLooking for more? Here are 3 ways to get my support in helping your health or wellness business grow and thrive:Read My Blog: Get practical, easy-to-follow advice and tips to make growing your online business easier - find articles about finding your first clients, copywriting, branding, sales and marketing advice, and so much more. Dive in here.Download My Free Resources: From clarifying your brand to defining your services and more, download my workbooks and guides that will finally give you the clarity you need to make real, lasting progress in your business. Access the resources here.Learn About The Wellness Pro Website System: In our 8-week live group program, my team and I help you create a beautiful, strategic website that not only looks great but helps you get more clients, too! Your website is your online storefront, and through recorded lessons, group calls, templates, and hands-on support throughout the program, we help you ensure your website shows off your true value and will support the growth of your business for years to come. Learn more here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.