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214. A Unique Consulting Business Growth Tool with Matty Bakkeren

April 17, 2025 • Melisa Liberman

What if the most valuable tool in your consulting business is one you already have — and didn’t even realize?

In this episode, Matty Bakkeren joins Melisa to share his early-stage consulting business experience as an independent consultant and the strategies he uses to create momentum in his business.

From listening to this podcast in his car to building his own consulting practice — Matty gives us a grounded, behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like to start and grow a consulting business.

Whether you’ve just exited corporate or are considering the move, this conversation is packed with perspective, encouragement, and a few sharp truths that’ll help you build your consulting business on solid ground.

Tune in to Episode 214 for a grounded perspective and a clear takeaway: You already have more tools than you think — now it’s time to use them.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

Download Your Business Dashboard One-Pager, https://www.melisaliberman.com/KPI
Episode 208 - Becoming a Client Sherpa with John Healy, https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-208/
Apply for a Coaching Exploratory call at consultmelisa.com

Timestamps for Key Moments

[03:44] – From podcast listener to guest: Maddie’s journey

[10:12] – The surprise value of a personal brand

[16:45] – Corporate skills that transfer to consulting

[22:08] – Building momentum and sharing learnings

[28:14] – Why consulting isn’t a solo sport

[33:20] – Final advice for new and aspiring consultants

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Full Show Notes: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-214/
Connect with Matty Bakkeren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattybnl/

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