Public Health + Profits: Yes, You CAN Make Money Helping People!

In this episode of The Dr. Des Show, we’re talking about something BIG—how to build a business that not only generates income but also makes a real impact. If you’re in public health, social work, or any field where helping others is your passion, you might feel like making money and making a difference can’t go hand in hand. But guess what? They absolutely can!

I’m sharing my personal journey of growing The Public Health Club, starting a successful consulting business, and landing high-paying contracts—all while creating meaningful change. Whether you want to start a consulting business, develop an online course, or build a community, this episode is packed with actionable steps to help you launch and scale your impact-driven business.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

✅ What a social impact business is and why you don’t need a nonprofit to create change
✅ How to monetize your expertise without feeling guilty about making money
✅ The B2B vs. B2C business models—and how to choose the right one for you
✅ The power of marketing your services (and why you NEED to talk about your business daily)
✅ The pricing mistake I made early on—and how to charge what you're worth
✅ Why visibility = income and how to grow your audience even with zero followers
✅ My journey from working full-time to building a 6-figure consulting business
✅ How to land your first consulting client and where to find high-paying opportunities

Resources & Links Mentioned

📌 Join The Public Health Club – Get access to consulting opportunities, career development resources, and expert mentorship. Join here

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