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Build a Consulting Business That Creates Income, Freedom, and Long-Term Value

Learn how professionals turn their experience, knowledge,
and network into a profitable consulting business.

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Seven Mondays • September 28 to November 9 • 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

PROGRAM

A path through the unknown, taught by people who've walked it.


Starting a consulting business on your own is a challenging adventure. The path is filled with unknowns, obstacles, and humbling moments.  It can also bring new knowledge, growth, and an enormous sense of accomplishment.

We've assembled a distinguished faculty of subject-matter experts from across the business community to deliver an intensive seven week training program of presentations, workshops, and panel discussions.

Navigate the path ahead with expert guidance and avoid the time-consuming, expensive mistakes commonly made by those who try to go it alone.


CURRICULUM

What you need to engage and influence customers

Define Your Consulting Business

Your service, target clients, value to clients

Operating Your Consulting Business  

Understanding your prospects, your offers, fees, proposals

Refine Your Value Proposition  

Conduct customer discovery interviews to determine marketplace fit

Marketing

Strategy

Positioning to stand out, using social media, effective networking, talks

Selling Consulting Services

Prospecting, conversational selling in your voice, engaging and qualifying opportunities

Startup Tools & Resources

Tech tools and apps to support your startup phase. Using organizations, coaches and mentors

Your Value Presentation

Formal 5 min. presentation with feedback from successful consultants


You will also have access to a group of advisors that will reach out to you weekly, to provide feedback and support on the outside assignments

TALENT

Speakers

We're finalizing this year's lineup of working consultants, attorneys, marketers, and operators. Bios and headshots will be published here as confirmations come in.

Bob Lurz

Expert coach who helps launch independent consulting practices by providing the strategic focus and urgency needed to accelerate client acquisition.

David Powe
Operations Excellence leader with experience applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies throughout all facets of an organization. 


ORGANIZED BY

A Formidable Team of Experts

The 2026 Launchpad is produced collectively by experienced RPCN consultants, each bringing a different specialty, a different network, and a shared commitment to the next generation of independent practitioners.

Frank Crombe

Certified Management Accountant

Ruth Balkin

Balkin

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