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Jan 08 • 1 min read

Why Progress Can Still Feel Hard, Even When You’re Working Hard


Hi Reader,

I’ve spoken with many independent consultants who are working hard and doing everything they can to grow their business, yet their progress still doesn’t feel as steady or forward-moving as they hoped.

In most cases, the issue isn’t experience, expertise, or the amount of effort. It’s that there is a crack in the foundation of their business, what I refer to as the Business Core.

Your Business Core includes your:

  • Focus
  • Ideal Client
  • Service Offering

When these elements are not clear or aligned, progress often feels harder than it should.

I recorded a short video that explains this experience in more detail and walks through what begins to change once your Business Core is strengthened.

If what I share resonates and you’re interested in strengthening your Business Core in a structured, guided way, that’s exactly what we work on in the Your Business Core Workshop.

The pre-workshop discussion takes place on January 13th and the workshop officially begins on January 20th.

You can learn about the Business Workshop here or schedule time with me to see if the workshop is a fit for you.

Whether you explore the workshop or simply take time to reflect on the message in the video, my hope is that this year feels different, not because you’re doing more, but because you’re building and growing your consulting business on a stronger foundation.

Laura Dallas Burford

Laura's Consulting Guide


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