Picture yourself in a room full of brilliant minds, each one a successful consultant who’s walked the path you’re on.
The energy is electric. Ideas flow freely. Solutions to your biggest challenges suddenly become crystal clear.
This isn’t your typical networking event where you exchange business cards with randoms only to forget about them a few hours later.
This is the Consulting Success community: a group of entrepreneurial consultants who freely share ideas, strategies, and what’s worked best for them.
And it’s your secret weapon for exponential growth.
As the creators of this community which has been around for 15 years, here’s what we’ve seen.
Every day, talented consultants hit invisible ceilings in their business. Not because they lack expertise or drive, but because they’re trying to climb the mountain alone. It’s like having a map but missing the shortcuts that only locals know about.
By joining and engaging with our consulting community, we’ve watched consultants transform into unstoppable forces.
Because here’s the truth: in the consulting world, your community isn’t just your support system – it’s your rocket fuel.
And in this article, I’ll show you why.
Why Most Consulting Businesses Hit A Growth Ceiling
So you’ve left your corporate job, launched your consulting business, and landed your first few clients. The future looks bright.
Yet according to our research, 37% of consultants are still struggling to reach their previous income level even after 3 years in business.
Why do so many hit this ceiling?
The data tells a compelling story.
While 49% of consultants feel most confident about project delivery when starting their business, they drastically underestimate the challenges of growth.
Marketing (36%), sales (26%), and pricing (13%) emerge as the three biggest hurdles that hold consultants back from scaling their practice.
But here’s what’s particularly interesting: 63% of consultants operate completely alone, handling everything themselves. And this isolation comes at a steep cost.
Our study found that consultants who invest in mentorship or coaching are more than twice as likely to use value-based pricing: a strategy consistently associated with higher revenue.
In fact, consultants charging $50K-$100K per project have a much higher annual income than those charging $15K or less.
The numbers paint a clear picture of the hidden costs of going it alone.
While 70% of consultants get zero leads from their website, those who learn from peers and mentors report significantly better results.
For instance, consultants who have invested in mentorship are 133% more likely to use high-value pricing models and twice as likely to win more than 60% of their proposals.
This isolation effect compounds over time. Without access to proven strategies and peer insights, consultants fall into the trap of learning everything through trial and error.
The study shows that for consultants who feel lonely running their business, 48% are still trying to reach their previous income level after 3 years. In contrast, those who don’t feel isolated reach their income goals much faster — with 40% hitting their targets within just one year.
The message is clear: the path to sustainable growth requires breaking free from isolation.
While 52% of consultants say they want to grow their business, the data shows that those who succeed fastest are the ones who embrace community, seek mentorship, and learn from others’ experiences rather than trying to figure everything out alone.
The Transformative Impact of Peer Communities
Picture yourself in a sun-drenched room in Miami, surrounded by consultants from Tokyo to Toronto, São Paulo to Sydney.
The energy is electric as stories of transformation and growth fill the air.
This is more than networking.
It’s what happens when ambitious consultants come together to share their journeys and collectively solve their biggest challenges.
Take Tony Velasquez‘s experience at our recent mastermind.
After 25 years in project management, he knew he had the expertise….but struggled with transforming it into a sustainable business.
Through our community, he not only found the answers he needed but went on to grow his firm 4X and add several full-time employees.
The power of peer support turned him from a solo consultant into a true business owner.
The impact of community shows up in unexpected ways.
During our Phoenix mastermind, Erin Mies and Kristen Ireland discovered a streamlined process for converting potential clients — something they had been struggling with for months. Instead of learning through trial and error, they tapped into the collective wisdom of their peers.
Today, they’re having their highest revenue months ever, often signing clients within 24 hours of initial contact.
(If you’d like to take part in our next mastermind, learn more about our Mexico City Mastermind — where you can join consultants like Tony, Ken, Erin, and Kristen)
Ken Remaley‘s story perfectly illustrates the power of detailed, tactical peer learning. While he understood the general principles of growing his business, it was the specific strategies shared by other consultants that helped him break through.
By implementing what he learned from the community, he’s hired subcontractors, expanded his project load, and achieved his most successful year in business.
The magic happens when consultants from different corners of the world share their unique perspectives and experiences.
In our monthly Zoom calls, a challenge faced by a consultant in Melbourne might find its solution from a peer in Berlin.
During our in-person masterminds, we’ve witnessed countless breakthrough moments as consultants realize they’re not alone in their journey — and that someone else has already solved the exact problem they’re facing.
But perhaps most powerful is watching the spontaneous formation of partnerships and collaborations.
What starts as a casual conversation over coffee at a mastermind event often evolves into joint ventures and shared client opportunities that span continents.
This is what happens when you bring together diverse perspectives from across the globe: you create a vibrant ecosystem where everyone elevates each other.
In today’s interconnected world, the path to consulting success isn’t about having all the answers yourself. It’s about being part of a community that collectively has the answers you need.
4 Key Elements of a High-Impact Consulting Community
Think of a consulting community like a thriving ecosystem, where every member plays a vital role in the collective growth.
A truly transformative community isn’t just a random collection of consultants. It’s a carefully orchestrated environment designed to accelerate success.
Here’s what makes our Clarity Coaching community work:
1. Curated Membership Composition
The most powerful communities are built on intentional diversity.
Just like in Tony Velasquez’s journey from project management expert to running a thriving consulting firm, success comes from being surrounded by the right mix of people.
This means bringing together consultants across industries – from healthcare to technology, manufacturing to non-profits – while ensuring everyone shares a common drive for growth and excellence.
Each member brings unique perspectives while operating at similar stages in their business journey.
2. Structured Knowledge Exchange
Real transformation happens through systematic learning.
Take Erin Mies and Kristen Ireland – they didn’t just casually network; they participated in structured mastermind sessions and expert-led workshops that helped them completely revamp their client acquisition process.
The best communities offer multiple layers of learning:
- Weekly live coaching workshops where members can get real-time feedback on proposals and strategies
- Regular mastermind sessions for peer problem-solving
- Deep-dive case studies where successful members share their playbook
- 24/7 access to expert guidance through platforms like our Coaching Advisory Board
3. Active Collaboration Framework
A community thrives on action, not just conversation.
Like Doug Nelson, who leveraged community insights to land multiple six-figure contracts, members need clear pathways to work together.
This includes:
- Organized systems for client referrals between complementary service providers
- Resource sharing platforms where members can access templates, tools, and best practices
- Joint venture opportunities where consultants can combine their expertise
- Regular virtual and in-person events where relationships deepen into partnerships
4. Cultural Foundation
Most importantly, a successful consulting community needs the right cultural foundation.
It’s what Wendy Harrison discovered when she found a space where she could confidently resolve client concerns and secure major projects.
This means fostering an environment built on:
- Open sharing of both successes and failures
- Genuine desire to help fellow members succeed
- Commitment to continuous learning and growth
- Trust and confidentiality in all interactions
The result?
A vibrant ecosystem where every member has access to the collective wisdom, experience, and opportunities needed to scale their consulting business beyond what they could achieve alone.
The Mexico City Mastermind: The Ultimate Consulting Community Experience
When you surround yourself with other successful consultants who’ve been in your shoes and overcome the same challenges you’re facing, something magical happens.
The path forward becomes clearer. Your confidence grows. Your business grows.
And you gain the insights, connections, and strategies needed to break through your current ceiling.
From April 3-5, we’re hosting our next mastermind and bringing together an elite group of consulting business founders in Mexico City’s upscale and trendy Polanco district for:
- Deep-dive workshops on advanced client acquisition and scaling strategies
- Real-world case studies from 7-figure consultants who’ve done it
- Targeted coaching to overcome your specific growth challenges
- High-value networking with potential partners and collaborators
- Transformative breakthroughs in how you approach your business
“There is something magic about being in the same room with other business owners and consultants like yourself… You will leave energized, see your path forward more clearly, and be ready to take your business to the next level.”
-Erin Mies, People Spark Consulting
This intimate mastermind has limited spots (X remaining) to ensure every participant gets maximum value and attention.
