Episode 35: Strategy, Facilitation & Finding Clients – A Real Talk with Faris Aranki

This episode is a live getting to know you session. Faris and I didn't meet until I hit record and this is very much a raw conversation as we talk about our businesses, the challenges of loneliness in facilitation, the impact of social media, and the importance of emotional intelligence in business.Faris Aranki is a consultant, a facilitator, a strategist, an economist and the founder of Shiatego.The conversation highlights the significance of building connections and the evolving nature of the facilitation and consulting industry. In this engaging conversation, Kirsty and Faris delve into the intricacies of managing finances, acquiring clients, and the importance of networking in business. They discuss the emotional challenges that come with financial management and the strategies for building a client base through consistent outreach. Faris shares his unique approach to networking, emphasising the significance of maintaining relationships and the three A's of selling: activate, advocate, and approachability.Introduction and BackgroundThe Journey of EntrepreneurshipNavigating Loneliness in FacilitationThe Impact of Social MediaThe Importance of Emotional IntelligenceStrategic Insights from Consulting ExperienceCurrent Business Landscape and AdaptationThe Future of Facilitation and ConsultingNavigating Financial ChallengesClient Acquisition StrategiesThe Power of NetworkingScaling Up Your BusinessDefining Your Goals and AspirationsI invite you to grab a cuppa, join me on the pink seat, and tune in your ears.____A Facilitator's Journey is the podcast that looks at how you run your business as a facilitator or trainer.You started this work because you have a passion that you want to share with organisations. However, there is the small detail that you are now running a business and this requires a whole other set of skills and knowledge.Join me, Kirsty Lewis, Founder of School of Facilitation, as I interview trainers and facilitators about how they manage their businesses. I will explore how people run their finances, price their work, scale up, scale down, decide to retire, market themselves, manage clients, and much much more.Key Links:Connect with Faris on Linkedin HEREConnect on Medium HEREFollow Faris on Instagram HEREVisit the School of Facilitation website HEREConnect with me on Instagram HEREConnect with me on Linkedin [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.