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How to Fix a Failing Consulting Business

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Sometimes, you’re doing what looks smart, just at the wrong time.
You say no to smaller clients too early.
You hold off on raising prices.
You niche down too far.
You stick to your original idea even when the data says pivot.
These decisions sound strategic, but when done too soon or held too tightly, they quietly stall your growth.
Not with a crash, but with a slow loss of momentum, your pipeline thins.
Progress fades. You feel like you’re working hard but getting nowhere.
You’re not lost, just stuck in patterns that no longer fit where you are.
This livestream breaks down why it happens and what to do when smart moves start holding you back.
💻 Check out the video on our website: https://www.startupwithferas.com/how-to-fix-failing-consulting-business/

How to Start a Consulting Business Before You’re “Ready”

Most new consultants never get stuck on strategy.
They get stuck waiting to feel “ready.”
They overthink and overplan.
And quietly delay the launch for months.
Here’s the truth:
Perfection is a trap.
And action before clarity is often the only way through.
In this livestream, I’ll walk you through:
1. Why launching before you’re ready is the smartest move you can make
2. Why overplanning might be the #1 thing holding your business back
3. What a $7.5K mistake taught one consultant about follow-up
4. How to build trust with clients by leading with empathy If you’ve been stuck in “prep mode,” this is your sign.
Show up.
Take notes.
Let’s move forward — imperfectly.
💻 Check out the video on our website: https://www.startupwithferas.com/how-to-start-consulting-business-before-ready/

How Pro Business Owners Organize Their Time

Smart consultants don’t grow by doing more.
They grow by doing less of the wrong things.
In this live stream, I’ll show you:
1. How to spot what’s draining your time and energy
2. The simple framework I used to reclaim 10+ hours a week
3. How to delegate, automate, and streamline operations—even on a tight budget
4. Why acting like a CEO (not an employee) is the first step to scaling
We’ll walk through my Founder Schedule Optimizer live so you can leave this session with a clear action plan.

Why You Should Start a Service Business Midst a Recession

When the economy dips, big business hits the brakes.
They slash budgets, lay off talent, and pause R&D.
This retreat creates a massive opening for nimble entrepreneurs.
Service businesses, in particular, are perfectly positioned to take advantage, with less risk than product-based businesses. Why?
Because service businesses come with:
• Lower startup costs
• Faster path to cash
• Flexible offers that meet shifting demand
• The ability to serve recession-proof sectors like healthcare, education, and financial advisory, among others.
In this livestream, I’ll share how you can turn this uncertainty into your biggest entrepreneurial opportunity.

Solving Common & Unique Business Challenges

Two weeks ago, I posted on Reddit and it blew up!
I got 300+ questions and spent 10 hours answering them!
Here are the hottest topics:
— Balancing time while scaling
— Finding high-ticket clients
— Monetization & retention
— Increasing conversion rates
These are real challenges I’ve faced and solved, so I’ll share the strategies that helped me.

Your Biz Questions, My Live Answers

If you’re stuck, join me this week to get your questions answered. Whether you’re thinking of starting a business or are struggling with one, ask what’s on your mind, and I’ll answer. If you don’t have burning questions, tune in to see what other founders are struggling with. Some questions I’ll address:
-How and where to start a business.
-1 year into it and barely making it, what to do next? -Should you niche down or go broad?
-Struggling to land high-value clients?
-Not sure how to stand out in a crowded market?
-I own a construction company that specializes in exteriors, and another electrical business. I started this with a goal to sell in 5 years. How would you scale?
-Well I work a full time job so I don’t have time to sell as much as I’d like. I do as much as I can outside of work. Thoughts on how to maximize the time I have for lead generation?
-My business constraint would definitely be generating leads. I spent 9,000 in my first year on Facebook ads for my business and got back maybe half that in client retainers.
 -I struggle with finding freelancers to give tasks, marketing and increasing prices, even though the competition charges more For a similar product.
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Your Business Looks Amateur—Here’s How to Change That

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When I started my first business, I thought my skills would speak for themselves. They didn’t…
I had no tagline. No strong presence. Just a flimsy, forgettable business card.
I realized two things early on:
1- Image matters: branding isn’t just for big companies–there are basic but essential branding any small business needs
2- Branding isn’t about looking good—it’s about being remembered, trusted, and chosen.
We don’t buy from businesses. We buy from people and brands we believe in.
Let's connect! 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ferasalhlou/
💻 Check out the video on our website: https://www.startupwithferas.com/your-business-looks-amateur/

Why Your Early-Stage Business Won't Survive Remote Work

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Dragging people back to the office won’t fix a broken work culture.
I learned that back in 2013. When two key team members had to relocate.
I faced a decision: lose great people or adapt.
I chose to adapt.
We went remote before it was cool—way before the world was forced to.
Once we had two people working remotely, I thought, Why not hire the best talent, no matter where they are?
We made mistakes. We fumbled a lot. But we figured it out.
We got intentional about how we built culture, trust, and productivity.
And it worked.
Since then, I’ve built three companies—all remote.
If you’re an early-stage entrepreneur wondering how to make remote work work, this episode is for you.
Let me show you how I made remote work not just viable but a massive advantage.
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