Field Notes
Field Notes
Short pieces on authority translation — what changes when buyers and referrers can finally repeat the work.
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Why “I help companies grow” does not sell consulting work
Broad positioning forces buyers to do the translation themselves. Strong consultant messaging names the buyer, the painful moment, the business stakes, and the concrete change your work creates.
How to write a referral blurb people can actually send
A good referral blurb is not your biography. It gives a specific situation, a recognizable problem, and a low-friction reason to make the introduction now.
ProofConsultants have more proof than they think
Proof is not only polished case studies. It can be patterns spotted, risks prevented, decisions clarified, handoffs repaired, or expensive ambiguity removed before it became visible.
Fractional leadershipHow fractional leaders can explain nuanced work without flattening it
The trick is not dumbing down the work. It is separating buyer context, timing, operating pain, and outcomes so the market can recognize when to bring you in.
Offer messagingThe buyer-ready message stack every independent consultant needs
A usable message stack includes a positioning spine, proof bank, referral intro, profile headline, offer paragraph, and a clear answer to “why hire me now?”
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