FCC Session with Emma Alexander and Volker Ballueder

The latest Fireside Chat session by the Fractional Consultant Community (FCC) provided an excellent platform for Emma Alexander and Volker Ballueder to discuss some of the most crucial aspects of running a successful consulting business. The conversation revolved around three significant topics - establishing new relationships, maintaining a healthy work-life balance, and finding cohesion between clients.

Emma Alexander, the co-founder of Wisen, a business development platform for creatives, shared insights into how to build and maintain relationships with potential clients. She stressed the importance of identifying the right people to target, building relationships based on mutual trust and respect, and nurturing these relationships over time. Emma emphasised that it is critical to have a clear idea of the type of clients you want to work with and then tailor your approach to appeal to them. She also shared her thoughts on how to guide the output towards customers by identifying the customer's needs, providing excellent service, and delivering on promises.

Volker Ballueder, a fractional CFO, highlighted the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. He pointed out that fractional consultants often work with multiple clients, which can lead to burnout if not managed correctly. To ensure that he stays productive and motivated, Volker has developed a strict routine that enables him to manage his workload effectively. Volker also emphasized the importance of respecting clients, managing expectations and finding cohesion between them to ensure that all parties are aligned towards a common goal.

The conversation was insightful and provided valuable lessons on how to establish new relationships and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Emma's advice on targeting the right people and building relationships based on mutual trust and respect can be particularly helpful for those starting their own businesses or looking to expand their customer base. Volker's emphasis on work-life balance and finding cohesion between clients is pivotal to those with multiple clients.

Overall, the Fireside Chat session was informative, and it provided useful insights into establishing new relationships and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The session highlighted the importance of identifying the right people to target, nurturing relationships over time, managing client expectations, and finding cohesion between clients. The conversation provided practical tips and tricks that fractional consultants can use to build successful consulting businesses.

To watch the full session, please follow the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmbhB_W-Ues.

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