You Went Self-Employed for Freedom — So Why Does It Feel Like You’re Trapped?

If you're an HR Consultant who feels stuck on the content treadmill, chasing "leads" you met at networking events, or you're second-guessing your pricing...Know that you’re not doing anything wrong.You’ve just been sold a business model that looks sensible — but is actually built on guesswork, free advice, and hoping the right person finds you at the right time.This episode breaks down those issues and shows you exactly why it feels so hard — and what to do instead.I also share what’s happening in my upcoming 3-day live event, and why it could be the turning point your business has been crying out for.👇 IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL DISCOVER:How you’re accidentally training people to expect free advice (and what to do about it)Why “being visible” is not the same as getting hiredThe one part of your business you MUST control if you want consistent incomeWhat most HR consultants get wrong about proposals and pricingThe first step to creating a consultancy that runs on your terms, not someone else'sSo click to listen now.Timestamps:00:00 – Why your HR consultancy isn’t getting enough leads 01:00 – The feast-or-famine cycle explained for freelance HR consultants 01:50 – Why the standard HR consultancy business model doesn’t work 02:30 – Common HR consultant marketing mistakes nobody talks about 03:15 – How free consultations damage your HR brand and waste time 03:55 – The true cost of sending proposals as an HR consultant 04:45 – The hidden dangers of the ‘help everyone’ HR service model 05:15 – Why self-employed HR consultants feel stuck and invisible 05:50 – What HR consultants lose by giving away tailored advice 06:20 – The key to building a scalable HR consultancy 06:50 – A better system for attracting ideal HR consultancy clients 07:25 – Why lead generation for HR consultants doesn’t have to be hard 08:00 – How to stop chasing leads and start getting hired faster 08:30 – The one thing every successful HR consultancy gets right 08:50 – What you’ll get from the free HR consultant marketing event 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/