The Business of College Consulting
The Business of College Consulting is a podcast that provides practical insights and advice to individuals interested in starting or growing their college consulting business. The podcast is hosted by industry experts who share their experiences and strategies for success in the college consulting business.
Episodes
22 episodes
Systems, Specialties, and Success: Lisa Hillhouse's Journey
Lisa Hillhouse shares her journey from Air Force officer to successful independent educational consultant, highlighting how she built a thriving college consulting business with a military specialty focus. Lisa shares how she:• Leverage...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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43:50
Fold the Toilet Paper: Business Wisdom from IECA's Former CEO
Mark Scalaro, CEO of IECA for over 30 years, shares his unique perspective on the business of college consulting and how the industry has transformed from an avocation into a respected profession. His insights cover the evolution from a field w...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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54:31
Nothing But Drama with Chris Andersson
You can't miss this episode with Chris Andersson, former Director of Admissions at NYU's Tisch School and founder of Nothing But Drama. In our latest episode, Chris recounts his move from academia to entrepreneurship, sharing the highs and lows...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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39:31
Leveraging Business Principles in the Admissions Process with Stef Mauler
In this episode, Stef Mauler, founder of the Mauler Institute, shares her story of her early days as a Canadian navigating U.S. college applications to becoming a Harvard MBA graduate and launching her own thriving college consulting business,&...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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37:05
Lisa Bleich: Thriving In a Constantly Changing Profession
ChatGPTIn this interview, Lisa Bleich discusses her initial steps in marketing her services, relying heavily on word of mouth and personal connections. As her business grew, she recognized the need for systematizing processes and hir...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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33:10
The Impact of Giving 200% with Joan Koven
Joan Koven, culinary connoisseur turned college consultant, dishes out her recipe for success, from her bold leap into a new field to her savvy networking that seasoned her burgeoning career. In the heart of our discussion, J...
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39:02
Jess Chermak: The Pivot from Forensic Psychology to Thriving in College Admissions Counseling
Have you ever felt the thrill of discovering your true passion after taking an unexpected turn in your career path? Jess Shermack of Virtual College Counselors, shares her entrepreneurship journey, emphasizing the pivotal role of support ...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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41:02
Soloprenurial Success: Scaling Alone vs Building a Team with Chris Bell
Join Brooke Daly and special guest Chris Bell from Bell College Consulting as they dive deep into the benefits of staying solo versus growing a team. Chris shares a wealth of experiences from his career transitions to humorous marketing mishaps...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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31:10
Liz Murphy: Business Growth and Money Mindset
In this episode, Brooke talks with Liz Murphy, the founder of Liz Murphy College Advising and the creator of the "IEC's Growing Our Business" Facebook group. Liz shares her journey in business growth from starting as a part-time consultant and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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37:42
Ibrahim Firat: IECA President and Chief Educational Consultant at Firat Education
In this podcast episode, Brooke interviews Ibrahim Firat, owner of Firat Education and current president of IECA. Ibrahim discusses how he started a part-time tutoring business and expanded it into a full-time educational consulting practice. H...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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36:00
Scott Hamilton: The Growth of Future Stars College Counseling
In this episode, Brooke interviews Scott Hamilton. Scott is a past president of the Higher Education Consultants Association and the owner of Future Stars College Counseling. Scott shares his journey into the college consulting bus...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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35:35
Season Finale! Interview with Leah Beasley: From Tour Guide to Admissions to Consulting!
In the final episode of the season, Brooke chats with Leah Beasley about her family history of working in admissions, and her journey from being a tour guide to working to admissions to starting her own business as a college consultant.
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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37:21
Hanna Stotland: Growing a Niche Business and Charging What You're Worth!
In this episode of The Business of College Consulting, IEC Hanna Stotland shares her story of how her own college admission experience, including being admitted to Harvard with a G.E.D, shaped her crisis management IEC practice. Hanna also shar...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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46:38
Zach Galin: Building and Growing a Sellable Business
In this episode, Brooke chats with Zach Galin, Founder of Galin Education, a test prep, tutoring, and college consulting business based in Madison, WI. Zach gives great advice for marketing in the early years of your business and how to grow a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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37:07
Jennie Kent & Jeff Levy: A Curvy Path From Writing and Television to College Consulting
In this episode of The Business of College Consulting podcast, Jennie Kent and Jeff Levy, superstars of the college consulting industry, share their paths from the writing and television industry to college consulting. They share the struggles ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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52:59
Melanie Talesnick: The Growth of AdmitU Consulting
Melanie Talesnick, Founder of AdmitU Consulting, shares her best marketing tips in this episode of The Business of College Consulting. Melanie was a double major in Marketing and Management at the University of Delaware. She worked with profess...
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33:41
Interview with Lisa & Bob Carlton: The Growth of College MatchPoint
In this episode, Lisa and Bob share the story of how Lisa started and grew College MatchPoint as a solopreneur, allowing Bob to leave his corporate job to jump on board, and how together they built a thriving college consulting business and tea...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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51:57
IEC to Tech Business: Interview with Jenny Umhofer, Founder of Colledge
In this episode, I chat with Jenny Umhofer, founder of Colledge in Pasadena, CA. Jenny tells her growth story and how she transformed her business from a college consulting practice to a start-up tech business!
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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32:34
Kristina Dooley of Estrela Consulting: Biz Owner, IECA President, Mom of Triplets, Wonder Woman!
Kristina shares her journey of moving her business to three countries (while having triplets), adding (and sunsetting) a test prep service, growing a large team, and creating a fun and engaging culture remotely.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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42:31
Interview with Amy McVeigh, Founder of Smart College Selection
In this episode, Amy shares how she grew a successful business in a new market and one that needs to be made aware of college consulting services. Amy also shares her unique business model and how her corporate training background helped her wi...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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32:59
Interview with Evelyn Jerome-Alexander, Owner of Magellan College Counseling in Los Angeles, CA
From politics to college admission: Evelyn shares how she went from political campaign manager to starting Magellan College Counseling, including how she overcame imposter syndrome (hint- it involves the UCLA College Counseling program and a lo...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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32:03
From Solopreneur to 22 Team Members: Interview with Jen McKenzie, Founder of Milestone College Prep
In this episode, I chat with Jen McKenzie about the growth of Milestone College Prep in Boca Raton, FL. Jen will share the marketing strategies she used to grow Milestone, how she went from solopreneur to a team of 22, and how she strengthens h...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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29:01