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
EVERYTHING YOU NEED. NOTHING YOU DON’T.
8 modules. 39 lessons. ~8 hours of video. Everything you need to go from corporate employee to independent consultant.
THIS IS WHAT CHANGES WHEN YOU STOP WAITING.
Before The Course
After The Course
Vague idea, no structure
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Registered business, set pricing, real plan
Stuck, overwhelmed, underqualified
Confident, prepared, and ready to act
Capped salary, trading time for money
Rates you set, income you controls
Not sure who would hire her
Know exactly who your ideal client is and how to reach them
“I’m thinking about starting something”
“I’m a consultant. Here’s how I can help you.”
Waiting for the right moment
Reaching out to real clients with a real proposal
Afraid of everything required to run a business
Builds the business and manages the hard moments one day at a time
EIGHT MODULES. ONE CLEAR PATH.
Every module includes instructions, worksheets and exercises to create something tangible. Every Module ends with a Module Milestone to give you momentum and get you building before moving on.
THIS COURSE WAS BUILT FOR ONE PERSON.
AND SHE SOUNDS A LOT LIKE YOU.
“THIS IS FOR YOU IF...”
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You’re in a mid-to-senior level corporate role and you’ve been thinking about going out on your own for at least a year
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You have deep expertise in your field and strong professional relationships
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You want flexibility, income control, and the ability to choose your clients and your schedule
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You don’t want to hustle your way to success, you want to build something sustainable
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You need someone to actionably show you how to do this the right way, not just the theoretical way
DOWNLOADABLES & TEMPLATES — FULL LIST
You will receive the following downloads as part of enrollment:
WORKSHEETS (ONE PER MODULE)
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Module 1 Worksheet: Your Why — fears, life design, money plan, and why statement
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Module 2 Worksheet: Niche & Ideal Client Profile — skills audit, niche identification, market validation, network map, and positioning statement
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Module 3 Worksheet: Make It Official — entity selection, business name availability checklist, filing checklist
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Module 4 Worksheet: Pricing & Systems — KPI and time tracking tool, consulting rate calculator
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Module 5 Worksheet: Discovery Call Prep — lead questionnaire
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Module 6 Worksheet: Marketing Plan — LinkedIn optimization checklist, content plan
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Module 7 Worksheet: Delivery Templates — weekly time audit, delegation planning, client communication framework
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Module 8 Worksheet: Business Plan Template
AI PROMPT EXERCISES
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Niche Identification Prompt Exercise (Module 2)
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Market Demand Validation Prompt Exercise (Module 2)
CONTRACTS (CONTRACT STARTER PACK — MODULE 4)
Six ready-to-customize contract templates. Customize for your business, then have a licensed attorney review before use.
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Consulting Agreement — scope, deliverables, payment terms, and IP ownership
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Project Proposal Template — professional proposal structure for new client engagements
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Mutual NDA — confidentiality agreement for use before any substantive business conversation
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Referral Agreement — formalize referral relationships and compensation
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Subcontractor Agreement — for when you bring in additional help
TWO WAYS IN.
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Cooper , Kristen