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Take Me to Pirate Island | Max Traylor | S2:E3

Written by Mike J Midgley | Jun 25, 2024 10:45:00 AM

 

Take Me to Pirate Island

Welcome to the Force and Friction Podcast, your go-to show for the latest RevOps strategies, discussions, and interviews.

In today’s episode we are joined by Max Traylor, The Consultant's Consultant.

Max Traylor

The Consultant's Consultant

Recovered from agency life & pro-paintball. I'm adulting now with 2 kids and a golf addiction.

The consultants I work with want to strengthen their relationships with clients... and yeah, make more money.

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Here are the core areas we discuss in today's episode:

1: Consulting and Personal Priorities

Max emphasizes the importance of prioritizing personal life alongside business endeavors. He shares anecdotes about growing up with a father who worked from home, allowing for flexibility and family time, which influenced his approach to consulting.

2: Business and Revenue Models

Max discusses various business and revenue models for consultants. He stresses the importance of productizing intellectual property to create sustainable, scalable business practices that allow for personal freedom and professional growth.

3: Consultant Challenges and Solutions

The conversation covers common challenges consultants face, such as client dependence and inefficiency. Max provides insights on overcoming these challenges by standardizing services and focusing on strategic partnerships.

4: Future Trends in Consulting

Max predicts shifts in the consulting industry, especially the increasing need for consultants to differentiate themselves in a crowded market. He suggests that forming strategic alliances and specializing will be crucial for future success.

 

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Mike Midgley is the CEO at 6teen30 Digital, Inc. and a dynamic digital entrepreneur, nxd, strategist, public speaker and host of TheOpenMike Podcast show & Co-Host at The Force & Friction Podcast.

Mike has achieved successful six and seven-figure exits over a 30-year career, raised in excess of £1.6m [$2.5m] in Venture Capital and franchised his businesses 68 times.