Ep.284: Growing your nonprofit consultancy practice with Andy Robinson

Published: Aug. 15, 2023, 11:01 a.m.

Andy Robinson has run his consultancy practice for 27 years, providing training and consulting for nonprofits, businesses, and government agencies. \n\nAndy joins us to discuss the different business models consultants follow, how to effectively network with nonprofits, and how to get the first clients for a new consultancy practice.\n\nHe also talks about how to make the transition from a day job to a consultant easier, how much of your time as a consultant involves non-billable hours, and the extra tax costs you have as a consultant.\n\nRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts\n\n\u201cEvery time I listen to Holly\u2019s show, I learn something\u201d <\u2013 If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people \u2014 just like you \u2014 move toward writing higher quality grants without overwhelm, and to start and grow successful grant writing businesses! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select \u201cWrite a Review.\u201d Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!\n\nAlso, if you haven\u2019t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast. I\u2019m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you\u2019re not following, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ll miss out. Follow now!"\n\nResources mentioned in this episode:\n\u2728Grant Easy Management Software\n\u2728New Consultants and Trainers: Five Tips for Success\n\u2728New Consultants and Trainers: Five More Tips for Success\n\u2728New Consultants and Trainers: Five Even-More Tips for Success\n\u2728Train Your Board (and Everyone Else) to Raise Money\nMailchimp\n\u27288 Tips on Freelance Grant Writing & Nonprofits\n\u2728How to Become a Grant Writer\n\u2728Grant Writing Consulting: A Path to Financial Stability and Growth\n\u2728Growing your nonprofit consultancy practice\n\n------------------------------------------------\n\u2728\U0001f48c Get FREE Grant Writing Resources when You Join the Grant Writing Hub Haven: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/\n\U0001f449\U0001f4b0\U0001f5a5\ufe0f Grant Writing Master Course: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-master-course/\n\U0001f5a5\ufe0f\U0001f525 \U0001f449 Want to get paid to write grants? \nhttps://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-course/ \n\U0001f917\u2615\U0001f449 Want to increase funding strategies for your https://grantwritingandfunding.com/nonprofit-strategic-planning/ \n\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\n\nTo learn more about this episode AND get the full links for each of these, click here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/284\n\nFavor, please?\nIf you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener?\n\nThis helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review!\n\nIf you have any questions, feel free to email\nholly@grantwritingandfunding.com \n\nThanks for listening!\nHolly Rustick\nExpert Grant Writer & Bestselling Author\n\n\u2728\U0001f48c Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources