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START YOUR FREEDOM-BASED CONSULTING BUSINESS.

8 modules. 47 lessons. ~8 hours of video. Everything you need to go from corporate employee to independent consultant.

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By the end of this course, you will have a registered consulting business, a defined niche, a pricing structure, and a real outreach strategy, so you can land your first paying client and build a life on your own terms.

“You’ll get everything I’ve learned over the past eight years about starting a consulting business in eight hours.” — Lindsey Folio, Founder of The Consulting Route

THIS COURSE WAS BUILT FOR ONE PERSON.
AND SHE SOUNDS A LOT LIKE YOU.

“THIS IS FOR YOU IF...”

  • You’re in a mid-to-senior level corporate role and you’ve been thinking about this for at least a year

  • You have deep expertise in your field and strong professional relationships

  • You want flexibility, income control, and the ability to choose your clients and your schedule

  • You don’t want to hustle your way to success — you want to build something sustainable

  • You need someone to show you how to do this the right way, not just the theoretical way

THIS IS WHAT CHANGES WHEN YOU STOP WAITING.

Before The Course

After The Course

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Vague idea, no structure

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Registered business, set pricing, real plan

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Stuck, overwhelmed, underqualified

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Confident, prepared, and ready to act

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Capped salary, trading time for money

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Rates she sets, income she controls

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Not sure who would hire her

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Knows exactly who her ideal client is and how to reach them

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“I’m thinking about starting something”

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“I’m a consultant. Here’s how I can help you.”

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Waiting for the right moment

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Reaching out to real clients with a real proposal

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Afraid of everything about running a business

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Handles the hard moments because she knows what to do

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EIGHT MODULES. ONE CLEAR PATH.

Every module opens with a short overview, includes worksheets and exercises to create something tangible, and ends with a Module Milestone — something you have actually accomplished before moving on. This is not a binge-watch. It is a build.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED. NOTHING YOU DON’T.

8 modules. 47 lessons. ~8 hours of video. Everything you need to go from corporate employee to independent consultant.

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DOWNLOADABLES & TEMPLATES — FULL LIST

Students receive the following downloads as part of enrollment:

WORKSHEETS (ONE PER MODULE)

  • Module 1 Worksheet: Your Why — fears, life design, money plan, and why statement

  • Module 2 Worksheet: Niche & Ideal Client Profile — skills audit, niche identification, market validation, network map, and positioning statement

  • Module 3 Worksheet: Make It Official — entity selection, business name availability checklist, filing checklist

  • Module 4 Worksheet: Pricing & Systems — required consulting rate calculator, services menu, billing workflow

  • Module 5 Worksheet: Discovery Call Prep — warm network map, outreach messages, call script

  • Module 6 Worksheet: Marketing Plan — LinkedIn optimization checklist, content plan, channel strategy

  • Module 7 Worksheet: Delivery Templates — engagement framework, project management setup, team planning

  • Module 8 Worksheet: Time Audit & Scale Plan — time audit, delegation map, monthly financial review

AI PROMPT EXERCISES (ONE PER MODULE)

  • Niche Identification Prompt Exercise (Module 2)

  • Market Demand Validation Prompt Exercise (Module 2)

  • Business Name Research Prompt Exercise (Module 3)

  • Contract Language Starter Prompt Exercise (Module 4)

  • LinkedIn Profile Optimization Prompt Exercise (Module 6)

  • Discovery Call Message Drafting Prompt Exercise (Module 5)

CONTRACTS (CONTRACT STARTER PACK — MODULE 4)

Six ready-to-customize contract templates. Customize for your business, then have a licensed attorney review before use.

  • Consulting Agreement — scope, deliverables, payment terms, and IP ownership

  • Project Proposal Template — professional proposal structure for new client engagements

  • Mutual NDA — confidentiality agreement for use before any substantive business conversation

  • Referral Agreement — formalize referral relationships and compensation

  • Subcontractor Agreement — for when you bring in additional help

TWO WAYS IN.

THE CONSULTING ROUTE — Course

COURSE ONLY

Price: $297

  • 8 modules, 47 lessons, ~8 hours of video

  • All 8 worksheets

  • All AI prompt exercises

  • Contract Starter Pack (5 templates)

  • All 4 bonus resources

  • 1 year access

THE CONSULTING ROUTE —
Course + Coaching

COURSE + COACHING (PREMIUM)

Price: $1,200

Everything in the Course, plus:

  • Three 60-minute 1:1 strategy sessions with Lindsey

  • Personalized review of your niche, pricing, and first proposal

  • Strategic planning for your consulting business

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Cooper , Kristen

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STOP WAITING FOR THE RIGHT MOMENT. THIS IS IT.

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