EPISODE · Jan 27, 2025 · 32 MIN
Why Consultants Should Stop Pricing Hourly with Alexander Lapa
from Grant Writing & Funding · host Holly Rustick
In this podcast episode, Alexander Lapa discusses his experience as a consultant for more than a decade.As a Salesforce consultant, he talks about how pricing by the hourly is damaging to you as a consultant.Tune in today to listen to this podcast.About Alexander LapaAlex Lapa is a Salesforce Solutions Architect, consultant, tech founder, and podcaster who specializes in helping nonprofit organizations simplify their Salesforce CRM so they can focus on their missions and do more of the work that matters.Alex is the founder of Dryad Consulting where he offers high-level Salesforce advising and implementation services. He is the creator of the Dryad Receipting app that allows Canadian nonprofits to easily automate donor tax receipts in Salesforce. And he’s the host of the Agents of Nonprofit Podcast where he interviews “everyday superheroes” on tools and strategies for nonprofits to grow.Alex also coaches junior Salesforce consultants and offers mentorship to university engineering students to help them better prepare for the job market.When he’s not helping nonprofits expand their social impact, Alex is most likely traveling the world, riding his motorcycle, or immersed in his favorite movies or books.Connect with Alexander Lapa:WebsitePodcastLinkedInNewsletter for ConsultantsLinks Mentioned in the Podcast:Freelance Grant Writer AcademyOTHER RESOURCES:Weekly Newsletter: “Write Grants. Get Paid” - Get thought leadership on grant and freelance grant writing strategies every week in your inbox. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/Grant Professional Mentorship: Double your Monthly Revenue with an Income Stream Outside of Grant Writing. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW THE PODCASTFavor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener?This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review!“Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast to get grant and freelance grant writing proven strategies and conversations in your podcast player every single week.Thanks for listening!Warmly,Holly RustickLeading the $1 Billion for Good Movement: By 2030, aspiring and seasoned grant writers inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy & Grant Professional Mentorship will 1) WIN $1 Billion in Grants, and 2) MAKE $30 Million in their Grant Writing Businesses. We are on our way already.———————————————————————————This podcast episode was lovingly sponsored by GEMS!This podcast episode is lovingly sponsored by Grant Easy Management Software (GEMS). Break Up with Your Spreadsheet – Get GEMS Grant Easy Management Software and NEVER MISS A DEADLINE AGAIN! Book YOUR FREE demo now! Click here: https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/gems ———————————————————————————
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In this podcast episode, Alexander Lapa discusses his experience as a consultant for more than a decade.As a Salesforce consultant, he talks about how pricing by the hourly is damaging to you as a consultant.Tune in today to listen to this podcast.About Alexander LapaAlex Lapa is a Salesforce Solutions Architect, consultant, tech founder, and podcaster who specializes in helping nonprofit organizations simplify their Salesforce CRM so they can focus on their missions and do more of the work that matters.Alex is the founder of Dryad Consulting where he offers high-level Salesforce advising and implementation services. He is the creator of the Dryad Receipting app that allows Canadian nonprofits to easily automate donor tax receipts in Salesforce. And he’s the host of the Agents of Nonprofit Podcast where he interviews “everyday superheroes” on tools and strategies for nonprofits to grow.Alex also coaches junior Salesforce consultants and offers mentorship to university engineering students to help them better prepare for the job market.When he’s not helping nonprofits expand their social impact, Alex is most likely traveling the world, riding his motorcycle, or immersed in his favorite movies or books.Connect with Alexander Lapa:WebsitePodcastLinkedInNewsletter for ConsultantsLinks Mentioned in the Podcast:Freelance Grant Writer AcademyOTHER RESOURCES:Weekly Newsletter: “Write Grants. Get Paid” - Get thought leadership on grant and freelance grant writing strategies every week in your inbox. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/Grant Professional Mentorship: Double your Monthly Revenue with an Income Stream Outside of Grant Writing. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW THE PODCASTFavor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener?This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review!“Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast to get grant and freelance grant writing proven strategies and conversations in your podcast player every single week.Thanks for listening!Warmly,Holly RustickLeading the $1 Billion for Good Movement: By 2030, aspiring and seasoned grant writers inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy & Grant Professional Mentorship will 1) WIN $1 Billion in Grants, and 2) MAKE $30 Million in their Grant Writing Businesses. We are on our way already.———————————————————————————This podcast episode was lovingly sponsored by GEMS!This podcast episode is lovingly sponsored by Grant Easy Management Software (GEMS). Break Up with Your Spreadsheet – Get GEMS Grant Easy Management Software and NEVER MISS A DEADLINE AGAIN! Book YOUR FREE demo now! Click here: https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/gems ———————————————————————————
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