Most HR consultants aren’t struggling to build the business of their dreams because they’re bad at HR…

They’re struggling because they’re building their business on random tactics instead of a simple, reliable system.

In this episode, I break down why your consultancy might feel chaotic — one month busy, the next dead — and the core shift that makes growth calmer, clearer, and far more predictable.

You’ll hear how I used to run my business on “hope + hustle,” why it kept me stuck in feast-and-famine, and the mindset change that helped me finally take control of my pipeline.

We’ll talk about:

The hidden cost of “doing a bit of everything”
Why posts, networking, and referrals aren’t enough
What consistent consultants do differently
The 3 facts that actually drive growth
How to move from chasing clients to choosing them

If you’re tired of guessing, overthinking, and refreshing LinkedIn hoping for enquiries… this one’s for you.

And if you want to go deeper, join me on 2 December for my free event: One Funnel, Endless Leads, where I’ll show you the simple structure behind getting clients on repeat — without relying on luck, referrals, or posting every day.

Here's the link to register: https://theinfluentialconsultant.co.uk/free-event-for-hr-experts/

Timestamps:

00:00 — Why HR consultants struggle to get clients consistently
00:20 — The real reason LinkedIn + networking aren’t enough for HR consultants
00:47 — Common HR marketing mistakes causing feast-and-famine pipeline
01:12 — Why HR consultants feel stuck despite working hard
01:45 — My story: relying on LinkedIn, networking, and referrals failed
02:27 — The “Random Tactics = Random Results” problem in HR consulting
02:57 — The turning point: shifting from hope + hustle to a repeatable system
03:19 — Why every HR consultant needs a simple client acquisition system
03:39 — Examples of ineffective HR marketing tactics (policies, generic LinkedIn tips)
04:50 — Why your HR sales pipeline keeps resetting every 30 days
05:11 — What successful HR consultants do differently to win clients
05:53 — The 4 factors that grow an HR consultancy
06:38 — Stop chasing likes — focus on what drives HR sales + profit
07:10 — How to choose the right clients instead of chasing them
07:43 — The simple system behind predictable HR leads + sales

Want my help getting more leads and clients for your HR consultancy?

1️⃣ Start with the book — The Complete Guide to Building a £70K HR Consultancy

Discover the Client Control method so you attract better clients, win more valuable projects, and charge what you’re worth.

👉 https://theinfluentialconsultant.co.uk/the-book/

2️⃣ Work with me

Join the Fastlane Formula to plug the Client Control method and the 3 Phase Funnel into your business and build a predictable pipeline of premium clients — so you never face feast-or-famine again.

👉 https://theinfluentialconsultant.co.uk/fastlaneformula100/