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22 Business development ideas for 2022

1. Craft a memorable fishing line. Video.

2. Identify your core network. Podcast.

3. Make your LinkedIn profile a client magnet. Podcast and template.

4. Create a project list. Podcast and template and sample..

5. Create a portfolio of sanitized sample work. Podcast.

6. Avoid common resume mistakes made by independent consultants. Podcast.

7. Start a newsletter. Podcast.

8. Start a podcast. Podcast.

9. Create the 5 types of content every consultant needs. Video.

10. Create a plan for the year. Podcast.

11. Craft winning proposals. Template.

12. Clarify your personal brand. Video.

13. Organize a thought leadership event including potential clients. Video.

14. Build a website in one day. Video

15. Create consistently excellent client experiences through defined processes. Video.

16. Hire your first associate. Video.

17. Set up a CRM system. Podcast.

18. Make outbound calls. Podcast.

19. Talk less and ask clients more of these questions. Podcast.

20. Engage a PR professional. Podcast

21. Work with a coach who serves independent consultants. Consider David A. Fields, Melisa Liberman, Amanda Wright, Deb Zahn

22. Level up by listening to podcasts focused on your functional area. Curated set of shows.