82: Inside the $700K-$1M Stage (Growing Pains Series)
The Biz of Nonprofit Consultants
Release Date: 12/14/2025
83: Inside the $1M-$3M Phase (Growing Pains Series)
The Biz of Nonprofit Consultants
**APPLICATIONS CLOSE 12/31/25 FOR ** What happens when your consulting business no longer needs you in the work but needs you to lead the leaders? In this final episode of the Growing Pains series, I break down what it really takes to build a Scalable Firm. This phase, often experienced somewhere between $1M and $3M in revenue, is defined by adding leadership layers, stepping fully into the CEO role, and creating the operational clarity required to support a growing team. I share why letting leaders lead is essential, how complexity increases as your client base and team expand, and what...
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82: Inside the $700K-$1M Stage (Growing Pains Series)
The Biz of Nonprofit Consultants
**APPLICATIONS CLOSE 12/31/25 FOR ** The $700K–$1M stage is a pivotal moment for many nonprofit consulting firms. Visibility increases, stronger talent begins to find you, and leadership demands rise in ways that often feel heavier than expected. This is the phase where achievement must shift from personal client work to team success, and where many consultants plateau without meaning to. In this episode, I unpack what actually changes at this level, including the move toward a full-time team, the need to simplify and refine your offer, the importance of operational and financial maturity,...
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81: Inside the $400K–$700K Stage (Growing Pains Series)
The Biz of Nonprofit Consultants
**APPLICATIONS CLOSE 12/31/25 FOR ** The jump from four $400,000 to $700,000 looks simple on paper, but it is one of the hardest phases to navigate. In this episode of the Growing Pains series, I walk you through what happens when your consulting business reaches this stage, where scalable operations, stronger systems, and early full-time hiring become essential. You’ll hear the stories of two fictional consultants, Riley and Jean, who both begin this phase in the low four hundreds but experience very different outcomes. Their experiences illustrate why some consultants get stuck here and...
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80: Inside the $200K–$400K Stage (Growing Pains Series)
The Biz of Nonprofit Consultants
**APPLICATIONS CLOSE 12/31/25 FOR ** If your consulting business is between $200K and $400K, it may look successful from the outside but feel surprisingly unstable on the inside. In this episode, I break down why Phase 2 is one of the most challenging stages of growth and why so many consultants feel stretched thin, busy, and at the edge of their capacity. You will also learn what needs your focus in this phase so your business can become more predictable and less dependent on you. This episode will help you understand what is normal, what to expect, and how to move forward with...
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79: Inside the $0-$200K Stage (Growing Pains Series)
The Biz of Nonprofit Consultants
**APPLICATIONS CLOSE 12/31/25 FOR ** Most consultants start their business without a clear roadmap. They rely on referrals, hustle and hope. In this episode, I break down Phase 1 of the Scalable Consulting Firm Method: the Foundations Phase, from $0 to $200K in revenue. Whether you’re consulting full time or part time, this stage can feel intense. You’re learning how to deliver client work and run a business at the same time. I share common mistakes to avoid, what to prioritize and why keeping things simple will serve you best. I also share what kind of coaching support is most helpful at...
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78: Introducing the Growing Pains Series ➟ Your Roadmap to a Scalable Consulting Firm
The Biz of Nonprofit Consultants
**APPLICATIONS CLOSE 12/31/25 FOR ** If you’re a Nonprofit Consultant earning anywhere from your first client to $1M+, this series gives you something most consultants never receive: a real roadmap. In this short kickoff episode, I share what the Growing Pains series is all about! This series is perfect for newer consultants who want to know where they are headed, and just as powerful for seasoned consultants who want to identify steps they may have skipped or understand what’s coming next. ❊If you haven’t yet, click follow or subscribe so you do not miss an episode in the Growing...
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77: Is the Impact Collective Mastermind Program Right for You?
The Biz of Nonprofit Consultants
**APPLICATIONS CLOSE 12/31/25 FOR ** - A 12-month hybrid of mastermind and private coaching for nonprofit consultants between $200K–$1M in revenue. We focus on scaling through my Scalable Consulting Framework by refining offers, streamlining operations, hiring, and leadership growth. ($997) A focused working session for consultants who want quick clarity and a plan. Many people start here before joining a longer program. We both have some pre-work before this and you leave with a gameplan! Book a to learn more about Impact Collective.
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76: Scalable Leadership with Amanda Silver: Confidence, Culture and Clarity for Growing Consultants
The Biz of Nonprofit Consultants
If every 🔥fire routes back to you, your team has learned that only you can fix it. My guest and client Amanda Silver, a leadership consultant and executive coach,shares how to rewrite that pattern through practical tools for scalable leadership, coaching and accountability. 💡We talk about what it really means to lead as your firm scales, how to delegate effectively, build a healthy culture and hold authority without losing empathy. You’ll learn: Why every consultant needs to develop Scalable Leadership as they grow. How to use the “Skill and Will Matrix” to assess and coach...
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75: How Christine Built Scalable Operations in Her Grants Consulting Firm
The Biz of Nonprofit Consultants
Scalable operations turn you from the person doing the work into the person creating the environment for great work to happen. That is what my guest Christine Schwitzer, the founder and CEO of Holistic Grants, and member of my Impact Collective Mastermind has found. Christine shares what it looked like to move from spreadsheets and mental checklists to real systems that give her visibility, structure, and peace of mind. We discuss how operational clarity helps her delegate with confidence, strengthens client delivery and allows her to lead her growing team with ease. Her story is a powerful...
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74: Why Everything Starts with Your Scalable Offer
The Biz of Nonprofit Consultants
Your scalable offer is where everything starts. It informs your operations, your team, your pricing, and your client experience. In Episode 67, I introduced the concept of a scalable offer, and the response was overwhelming (in a good way). Clients and listeners have been rethinking how they structure their services, teams, and operations around this one idea. In this follow-up episode, I go deeper into how to design a scalable offer that creates more freedom, profit, and impact. I share why I no longer teach building a business around your Zone of Genius (and what to focus on instead), how...
info_outline**APPLICATIONS CLOSE 12/31/25 FOR IMPACT COLLECTIVE MASTERMIND**
The $700K–$1M stage is a pivotal moment for many nonprofit consulting firms. Visibility increases, stronger talent begins to find you, and leadership demands rise in ways that often feel heavier than expected. This is the phase where achievement must shift from personal client work to team success, and where many consultants plateau without meaning to.
In this episode, I unpack what actually changes at this level, including the move toward a full-time team, the need to simplify and refine your offer, the importance of operational and financial maturity, and the leadership and mindset shifts required to stop rescuing the business and start leading it. This stage is not just about growth. It is about evolving into the kind of leader your business now requires so growth becomes sustainable instead of exhausting.
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