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EPISODE · Jul 2, 2025 · 10 MIN

Why Consultants Fail Fast

from Transformation Professionals · host Rob Llewellyn

Why do 80% of consulting businesses fail within five years — even when the consultant is brilliant? In this episode, we unpack the brutal truths behind short-lived firms and reveal 9 critical principles every consultant must master to build a sustainable business. From pricing for outcomes to systematising client acquisition, you’ll learn how to think like a CEO, not a freelancer. Whether you’re new or experienced, this is essential listening for any transformation leader. 🏛 Join the FREE Enterprise Transformation & AI Hub → cxotransform.com/p/hub 🔍 Follow Rob Llewellyn on LinkedIn → in/robllewellyn 🎥 Watch Rob’s enterprise transformation videos → youtube.com/@cxofm 🎙 Part of the Digital Transformation Broadcast Network (DTBN)

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Why do 80% of consulting businesses fail within five years — even when the consultant is brilliant? In this episode, we unpack the brutal truths behind short-lived firms and reveal 9 critical principles every consultant must master to build a sustainable business. From pricing for outcomes to systematising client acquisition, you’ll learn how to think like a CEO, not a freelancer. Whether you’re new or experienced, this is essential listening for any transformation leader. 🏛 Join the FR...

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