The League of Crappy Super Villains is Hunting You
Russell Pearson CSP
Hall of Fame Inductee | Top Voice in Consulting | Host of the Your Consulting Business Podcast | Business Blacksmith – We Support Super Smart Consultants to Forge Successful Consulting Businesses.
I’m no longer dealing with the League of Crappy Super Villains.
But I used to…
When I started running my original consulting business back in 2005 I was told that I should be focusing on getting referrals.
It made sense because I thought referrals were evidence of me doing a good job!
Logical...
However, I discovered 2 big problems with referrals.
1. You can't grow a business, at the speed you want, relying on referrals. Waiting on someone else to act before you can see a result.
2. Some Referrals are just BAD.
Have you ever had a bad referral?
You usually get them from clients who have caused you problems in the past.
It's those bad clients (those D clients).
They hunt in packs.
Secretly scheming behind the scenes.
Like some Evil League of Crappy Super Villians plotting to ruin your day.
And they do it in the most mundane ways.
Coffee Conversations that waste your time are the prime example.
You go to a meeting with these guys and they pick your brain for ideas and never want to go ahead with any legitimate work.
And god forbid, they get past your screening process where they can really make a mess within your business.
Calling for an itemised list of hours you worked.
Questioning every suggestion.
Fighting your ability to get a result at every turn.
NO…no more.
It's one of the reasons I stopped focusing on referrals and started focusing on auditioning ideal clients based on criteria that I choose when I want them.
I never have to rely on referrals again.
Having a system like this in your business is magic.
I call it the 'Lead Barrel'.
It’s the opposite of having to wait on a referral.
Instead, you can tap the Lead Barrel when you want to speak with new client opportunities.
It enables you to grow your business at a speed that suits you.
You then have the freedom to decide if you build your business for lifestyle or build for speed…it’s completely up to you.
With a Lead Barrel, you're no longer relying on a 3rd party to send you a referral.
You can design your Consulting Practice the way you want.
Don't get me wrong, I still receive referrals, but I'm far more picky about where they come from.
And, they always go through my pipeline process or they don’t get in.
It's enabled me to have clients I love working with, in a business that brings me joy.
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I wonder if could you use a Lead Barrel in your business?
It's just one of the strategies we teach in the FORGE Business Program.
If you're interested to know more about the Program or the Lead Barrel, now's the time to have a chat. Why now?
Because the price of the FORGE Business Program is going up this December.
Not just by a little bit either. This price increase is significant.
In fact, we’re increasing it by an extra $3000.00
The final day to get it at the current price will be Friday 15 December, 2023.
After that, the new $3000 increase comes into effect.
Why?
Well, it’s simple.
The price needs to reflect the value people are getting from the program.
In the last two years, we’ve really focused in on supporting consultants, and we've built out a whole bunch of case studies.
The results (which you can find on the page linked below) speak for themselves.
Those who experienced the FORGE years ago will be unaware of the new upgrades to our Private Platform which was purpose-launched last February and the New Training Programs that consultants are loving on the inside.
It’s become obvious that the price has to go up. Otherwise, I’m underselling the program, which doesn’t do either of us any favours.
The program will continue in the same vein, where I will work directly with you to create case study results. The only thing changing is that it’ll be done at a significantly higher price.
So, if you’ve been wanting to acquire more clients, increase your revenue or build a consulting business that enables you to work when you want — consider joining before the end of December 15.
The price of membership is LOCKED... so if you JOIN NOW you'll be getting in at the best price and it will remain the same for you until you choose to leave.
A few consultants hesitated before the last price rise and were kicking themselves until they realised the value on the inside of the program.
Other clients have enjoyed the same legacy price they received years ago as they continue to develop their business in the FORGE.
Plus, you’ll be joining just ahead of some epic upgrades coming to the program, which are happening in the next few months. You'll get today’s legacy pricing and get those for free.
Let's have a conversation to see if it's right for you I've put my calendar on the page here:
For the quick version, check out the video at the top of the page. It gives an overview of what to do next.
If you want the details, speak to me, because FORGE members get ALL my programs and additional resources.
AND...It's completely guaranteed.
SPOILER ALERT: I'm so confident the system will work, that if you’re the right fit, and you don't get massive value, then you don't pay.
Definitely worth the 10-minute chat to see if it's a fit for you.
So, if you've been thinking about growing your consulting business — now’s a great time to move forward.
You can obviously join at a later time, but you’ll have to pay the new premium price.
It’s still amazing value, but why not get in now while you can?
Get all of the details here:
Cheers,
Russell.