What do you do with that gap in your resume - Consulting, of course.
A resume gap raises eyebrows. Consulting changes the conversation.
You have experience. You’ve led teams, solved problems, managed systems, improved workflows, coached people. That doesn’t expire when you leave a job. It becomes leverage. Consulting turns that leverage into income.
Why Consulting Works
You solve problems others aren’t equipped to handle.
That’s the value you bring.
You provide structure, direction, and solutions in areas like operations, marketing, strategy, finance, or mindset. If you’ve done it before, someone is ready to invest in your support.
You are in charge. You move forward without interviews or traditional gatekeepers. You choose who you serve and how you deliver your expertise.
šThat gap in your resume? It becomes the start of your business.
Here's that STEP BY STEP you love š...
How to Start
1. Focus on the problem you solve. Choose something meaningful and specific that creates real impact. Let your expertise be defined by the solution you offer, not just a title.
Examples:
- “My operations are a mess.”
- “I don’t know how to market my service.”
- “I need help with employee retention.”
2. Package your offer.
Don’t overthink it.
- 60-minute session: $200
- 2-week strategy sprint: $1200
- Monthly retainer: $2,500
Define the offer. What’s the outcome? How do they get it?
3. Build your online home. Use Kajabi. Set up a simple page: who you help, what you offer, how to book. Connect your calendar and payment gateway.
4. Start talking. Pick one platform as your podium. Post insights, share wins, explain how you help. No need to go viral. Show up consistently and with value.
5. Get one client. Reach out to your network. Offer free consultations. Run a workshop. Automate booking and follow-up.
Gain results, get testimonials, repeat.
šConsulting doesn’t just fill the gap. It replaces the old model entirely.
Consulting is a forward move. You choose the work. You set the pace. You lead with what you know. Your expertise speaks through action and outcomes.
The next step is simple. Begin. Allow your results to tell the story. š
When you're new to consulting, one of the quickest ways to land your first clients is by starting with the people who already know you.
- Reach out to former coworkers, managers, peers, or friends and let them know what kind of problems you solve now.
- Offer a short working session or a free consultation to demonstrate how you can help. Focus on service, not selling. These early conversations often lead to referrals, testimonials, and yes, paid work.
- Turn your past experience into a story of results. Take one challenge you helped solve in a previous role and write it up as a simple case study. Highlight what the problem was, what actions you took, and what changed because of it. People connect with stories. They want to see that you understand their challenge and that you can lead them to a better outcome.
Keep showing up with insights, small wins, and proof of how you think. When your message stays consistent and your "schedule a consultation" button is easy to access, your first few clients will come through.
