189. Bridging a Contact into a Consulting Lead: Your BLCS Tool

Grow Your Independent Consulting Business

Are you struggling with turning contacts into consulting leads?

This is a common issue for many independent consultants who struggle to move a conversation from a general connection into a valuable business opportunity. In this episode, Melisa Liberman shares her BLCS tool to help you take control of your pipeline and unlock more consulting opportunities.

Melisa breaks down the common mindset blocks that hold consultants back from making this shift, along with practical steps to break through these barriers. If you’ve been stuck in the friend zone with potential clients or unsure how to advance your conversations, this episode will give you the tools and confidence to turn contacts into leads effectively.

In This Episode:

• How to define and differentiate between contacts, leads, and opportunities in your consulting business.
• The importance of overcoming the “friend zone” when networking.
• Understanding the BLCS tool and how it can help you bridge contacts into leads.
• Four mindset barriers preventing consultants from moving contacts into leads.
• How to develop a pipeline formula that provides more predictability and peace of mind.

Listen to the full episode for actionable insights on how to generate more leads and build a predictable pipeline for your consulting business with confidence.

Companion Resource:

🔗 Read Chapter 9 of “Grow Your Consulting Business” - Your Lead Generation System to Uncover High Quality Opportunities: consultingbusinessbook.com

Resources:

• Consultant’s Business Health Check - icassessment.com
• "Grow Your Consulting Business: The 14-Step Roadmap to Make Your Independent Consulting Goals a Reality" by Melisa Liberman - https://www.melisaliberman.com/book
• Full show notes and more information: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-189/
• Interested in working with Melisa? Visit consultmelisa.com to apply for a consultation and explore coaching opportunities.

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