She Was Stuck. Now She’s On Track for 7-Figures. Here’s What Changed.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you can turn your consultancy into a premium, thriving business…Know that it’s absolutely possible.Lorraine Macdonald has done exactly that — but it didn’t happen overnight, and it didn’t happen without challenges.In this episode, Lorraine shares how she went from feeling stuck and second-guessing herself to building a consultancy that’s on track for 7-figures this year — and the practical steps you can take to start creating your own version of that success.👇 IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL DISCOVER: Why she left employment and started her consultancy in the first place The hidden struggles she faced (yes, even with all her experience) The psychological switch that turned everything around — in her business and her life How she chooses coaches (and what you should look for so you don’t waste time or money) The simple but focused changes that have her on track for 7-figures — and how you can plug these into your consultancy tooSo tune in now — and see what’s really possible for you and your business.Timestamps:00:00 – How Lorraine Mcdonald Scaled Horizon HR from Solo Consultant to Multi-Six-Figure Business01:28 – Supporting Hundreds of Clients and Aiming for Seven Figures in HR Consultancy03:31 – From Redundancy to Running an Award-Winning HR Consultancy05:17 – The Struggles of Starting a HR Consultancy With No Logo, No Systems, and No Sales Plan06:54 – Overcoming the First-Year Challenges of Building a Consultancy Alone07:49 – Stuck at Six Figures: How Working In the Business Stops You Growing It09:18 – Breaking the Plateau: Why Clarity Beats Conflicting Business Advice10:26 – Step-by-Step Business Frameworks That Prevent Overwhelm for HR Consultants12:36 – Escaping the Hamster Wheel: The Turning Point That Sparked Growth13:18 – The Mindset Shift of Joining a High-Investment Coaching Programme15:09 – How Streamlining Systems and Delegating Freed Up Time to Grow15:58 – Tracking Sales Numbers and Cashflow to Drive HR Consultancy Growth17:42 – Overcoming the Fear of Selling HR Services Without Feeling ‘Salesy’19:24 – Treating Every Conversation as a Business Opportunity (Game-Changing Mindset)23:20 – Lorraine’s #1 Tip for HR Consultants Who Want to Reach Six Figures and Beyond Want my help getting more leads and clients for your HR consultancy? 1️⃣ Start with the book — The Complete Guide to Building a £70K HR Consultancy Discover the Client Control method so you attract better clients, win more valuable projects, and charge what you’re worth. 👉 https://theinfluentialconsultant.co.uk/the-book/ 2️⃣ Work with me Join the Fastlane Formula to plug the Client Control method and the 3 Phase Funnel into your business and build a predictable pipeline of premium clients — so you never face feast-or-famine again. 👉 https://theinfluentialconsultant.co.uk/fastlaneformula100/