Solo Consultants: Get specific, actionable advice on what to do next to grow your business

You’ll come with business and marketing challenges and leave with answers to your most pressing questions. Read on for more details, jump to testimonials from 1-on-1 call clients, or book your call now ($400).

Get actionable advice from a solo consultant who has been there

“I always seem to convince myself through stubbornness and/or ego that I can correct course on my own with ‘just a little more hard work'”

Those are the exact words a client (who paid for a 1-on-1 call) said to describe their current marketing situation.

They had been spinning their wheels for months on an important decision for their business. In our call, we were able to identify the next steps for them to take to solve the problem.

Like many solo consultants or agency owners, you might feel overwhelmed and unsure because your plan in your head for marketing and growth isn’t crispy.

You’re uncertain, your plan is squishy, and your brain knows this.

Thus, worry. Overwhelm.

That sense that what you’re working on isn’t the right thing. That your plan won’t work. That you won’t be able to reach new customers. Or market your service.

Imagine knowing
exactly what to do next to grow

Imagine having a conversation with someone who has been in your shoes as a solo consultant, entrepreneur, and business owner since 2010.

Someone you can bounce ideas off of, who can help shake you loose when you’re locked up in analysis paralysis.

Imagine having a trusted peer to offer insight about and answers to your pressing marketing and growth questions help you see the path to overcoming those challenges.

Imagine knowing exactly what to do to move forward, with specific, actionable, personalized advice and answers to help you grow.

Book a 1-on-1 call and get your questions answered

You’ll come with questions and receive personalized advice, unique to your current situation, challenges, and resources.

Here’s How It Works

1-on-1 calls are 50-minutes long and $400. On your call, we’ll dive into your business and answer your pressing questions. You’ll get answers to your questions and actionable advice for your current situation.

After a call you’ll leave with:

  • Answers to your questions
  • Specific feedback on your business
  • Direction on what to work on next (so you avoid getting stuck)

And, of course: advice on how to improve your marketing, what to start with, what to measure, and how you’ll know if things are working.

Optionally, your video call will be recorded and shared privately with you (and only you) for your future reference. Or we can have a call without a recording. That’s your decision.

Schedule Your Call

Pick the time that works best for you right here. You’ll answer a few questions, pay for your call, and your meeting will be booked on my calendar. (Look for an email from me shortly after you book your call.)

“Do these calls help?”

They do. I’ve done over a hundred of these 1-on-1 calls and each has had a positive impact for the client.

I’ve included a few testimonials from 1-on-1 call clients throughout this page so you can about the impact of our call together in their own words. These are two that I wanted to specifically highlight.

“I had to drop you an email to let you know – since we had the coaching call last year, I’ve completely revamped my retainer services. In fact, I’ve actually CREATED some new retainer services (what I call Design Partnerships). I’ve not even fully launched them yet, but I’ve managed to more than 4.5x the amount of monthly income I was receiving before our call – by adding only 2 extra monthly partnership clients into the mix!”

—Rachel Shillcock, Founder & Designer, Rachilli

Oftentimes, like in Rachel’s case, all it takes is talking to someone at the right time to see the right path forward.

In 2020, I had a marketing clarity call with Jakub Zajicek. He expressed interest in launching a done-for-you podcast placement service, and had noticed that I had written a book and launched services in that same space. Jakub was curious if I could share any insights on the process and offer advice on how to grow his business.

Here’s Jakub’s full testimonial — the original testimonial from 2020  and his 2022 update:

Jakub Zajicek

2020:

I booked a Marketing Clarity Call with Kai because I was unclear on some steps in my done-for-you Podcast Outreach process. I had a bunch of questions about how to do podcast outreach for my clients and I couldn’t find answers online simply because my questions were too specific.

I decided to speak with Kai because of his level of experience and the overall vibe around his communication: no hyping, no income claims, clearly stating the price. Plus, I had purchased a couple of his materials in the past, so I was sure that it would be money well-spent. 🙂

After the call, I have more clarity, more confidence, and actionable steps I can take with my outreach. I thought that my process and numbers sucked, but thanks to Kai, I can see that I’m above average. With the tips from Kai, I’m sure that I can become one of the best podcast booking agencies in the long run.

I strongly recommend having a Marketing Clarity Call with Kai. In the first 10 minutes of the call, I immediately saw a positive ROI. The level of his preparation and ability to answer even the most complicated questions surprised me in the best possible way.

2022 Update:

Just wanted to let you know that since our initial call, I’ve built a 6-figure agency and given jobs to 20+ people all around the world.

The 1-hour call with you in the beginning of my journey made a true difference and allowed me to influence millions of people (listeners) all around the world.

Up to this date, we’ve booked close to 1,300 podcast interviews for us and our customers and planted 1,300 trees (yeah, we plant a tree per interview).

You can check us out here: speakonpodcasts.com

Thanks again. Our call was definitely the first step that kicked things off to the right direction. Really appreciate that you made the time, even though you were offering your own Podcast Tour services back then.

—Jakub Zajicek, Co-Founder and CMO, Speak On Podcasts

On our call, I candidly answered Jacob’s questions based on my first-hand experience in the industry. I gave him guidance on what to do to refine and scale his service, reach clients, and grow. Jacob put in the hard work and implemented my advice, and saw success from it.

That’s how I treat every client on a 1-on-1 call: I’m here to share advice and insight based on my years of experience as an solo consultant, entrepreneur, coach, and product creator.

"Who will I be speaking with?"

I’m Kai Davis, a solo consultant, digital marketer, and marketing coach.

In this corner of the internet, I help solo consultants, agency owners, and software founders grow their businesses, get more leads, and market themselves like authorities.

I’ve been marketing and selling my services online for 15+ years. Along the way, I’ve:

Coached 20+ solo consultants and agency owners 1-on-1 on how to market and grow their businesses

Worked with dozens of solo consultants and entrepreneurs 1-on-1 with my done-for-you and advisory services.

Helped 1,000+ solo consultants and entrepreneurs grow with my books and courses on marketing and growth

Been interviewed on 85+ podcasts for my thoughts on what it takes to grow and market a successful consulting business

Hosted multiple podcasts on the topics of solo consulting, business, and entrepreneurship, including Make Money Online (118 episodes) with nickd and Business of Freelancing with a panel of co-hosts.

I’ve been an entrepreneur and solo consultant since 2012. I love what I do, and provide 1-on-1 calls and coaching to help other solo consultants, entrepreneurs, solo consultants, founders, Shopify partners, and small agency owners figure out what to do to grow.

"I don't think I need help."

That’s not a question. And everyone needs help.

I frequently invest in 1-off calls, mentoring, coaching, and products that help me be a better consultant, a better marketer, and a better business owner

You might not think you need help right now — but let me ask you this:

  • Why would someone with access to Wikipedia and law textbooks still hire a lawyer?
  • Why would someone with access to WebMD still see a doctor?
  • Why would someone with a car and the car manual still hire a mechanic?

The ultimate answer to all of these is:

They see the value of professional insight and experience in the process of solving their problem.

If you don’t recognize the value of professional assistance, I will be unable to help you.

“What are your strengths?"

First, I excel at offering a perspective on how to overcome your marketing, growth, and business challenges.

I’ve been doing this for awhile, have seen a lot of stuff, and can often ask you a few questions and give you specific ‘do this, not that’ advice at the strategy and/or tactical levels.

I’m a digital/direct marketer by trade with over 15 years of professional experience. I think of myself as a marketer first, a business coach second, and an entrepreneur third.

When we have a call together, I focus on asking questions to understand your current situation, the outcomes you’re looking for, and your resources and unique constraints.

From there, we talk together to figure out what you should do next and define a realistic plan to grow you from where you are to where you want to be.

Second, I understand the emotional side of building a business.

Running an independent business is hard.

Oftentimes, your friends don’t understand the challenges of what you do. You could have your highest revenue month ever… and be stressed and overwhelmed.

It can feel incredibly isolating if you don’t have anyone to talk with to celebrate the wins or share the challenges of growing a small, independent business.

“What makes you qualified to tell me about my business?”

I’ve worked as a freelancer, contractor, and solo consultant for 14+ years.

I have hard-won, real-world, first-hand experience in what it takes to move from freelancer to business owner, market yourself online, position (and reposition) your business, and build an audience.

When we have a call you’re tapping into:

  • My years of experience working as an solo consultant and entrepreneur
  • My background as a digital marketer, email marketing, and business-person
  • My self-study and education, giving you access to everything I’ve learned studying how to be a better marketer, solo consultant, and business owner

If you’re looking at a problem or question in your business, chances are, I’ve been there, and can offer a perspective on different approaches to consider, share some resources, and point you towards what you should do next.

“Who is this not right for?”

1-on-1 calls are absolutely not a good fit if:

  • You don’t have an investment mindset
  • The idea of working towards a goal over time makes you feel icky
  • You’re more interested in the latest marketing/startup/business fad than you are building a durable, sustainable business

Questions, asked with some frequency

Yes.

Your purchase is protected by my 100% money-back guarantee.

If at the end of our call I haven’t been able to identify any opportunities for you to market and grow your business, I will refund you 100% of your payment.

Once you submit your payment, you’ll receive a link to schedule a time for us to talk. I’ll send you a few questions to learn more about how I can help.

 

 

No. I might recommend a few books or pieces of technology that you can optionally invest in. There are no hidden fees or additional costs.

 

No. Calls are strictly 1-on-1.

You are free to bring a list of their questions with you to ask on the call or share the recording of the call with them after the fact. The calls will only consist of two people: you and me.

Availability Is Limited

I’m only available for a limited number of Marketing Clarity Calls each month. Scheduling is first-come, first served.

The sooner you book your call, the sooner you’ll have the answers you need to improve your marketing and your business to the next level.

1-on-1 Call Testimonials

I’ve been lucky enough to have been doing paid 1-on-1 calls with clients for many years. Read on for a selection of their testimonials.

“Kai has deep business knowledge and any business will benefit from a conversation with him“

Kai is genuinely interested in you and your success – I felt that from the start of us working together. He is super solution orientated and find ways to add value. For me personally just one advice from him helped me lay the foundation for an imperative fundamental shift in my entire business: referrals to potential partners/clients and tactics on doing outreach to find partners/clients.

— Jan Winum, Founder GITNS and Mailiac

Kris Kellogg-Garrison

“Kai, you gave me a piece of advice last year that made those “famine” times almost non-existent, and I wanted to tell you THANK YOU! You told me to revisit my former client list and touch base with them and once I started doing this, I got so busy I almost couldn’t keep up. I really appreciate it.”

— Kris Kellogg-Garrison, Founder, The Click Creative and The Click Creative Quilting Shop

Kurt Elster

Kai’s a sharp guy! Sometimes as a business owner, it’s hard to see through the forest through the trees with our own businesses. Having an outside expert consultant like Kai look at my business with fresh eyes was, well, eye-opening. In 15 minutes, we literally came up with a new, profitable, and frankly easy productized service to add to my business.

— Kurt E.

Kai is excellent. After speaking with Kai I have clear, actionable steps on how to grow my business. There was no fluff, no bs, no running of the clock. Just Kai asking the right questions to understand my business and goals, then Kai providing clear sound answers on how to move forward. His insight is invaluable. I have a tremendous amount of clarity after our call.

— Jacklyn D.

Kris Kellogg-Garrison

“Kai, you gave me a piece of advice last year that made those “famine” times almost non-existent, and I wanted to tell you THANK YOU! You told me to revisit my former client list and touch base with them and once I started doing this, I got so busy I almost couldn’t keep up. I really appreciate it.”

— Kris Kellogg-Garrison, Founder, The Click Creative and The Click Creative Quilting Shop

“I’ve managed to more than 4.5x the amount of monthly income I was receiving before our call”

I had to drop you an email to let you know – since we had the coaching call last year, I’ve completely revamped my retainer services. In fact, I’ve actually CREATED some new retainer services (what I call Design Partnerships).

I’ve not even fully launched them yet, but I’ve managed to more than 4.5x the amount of monthly income I was receiving before our call – by adding only 2 extra monthly partnership clients into the mix!

THANK YOU for this – I have no idea why I resisted retainer style work for so long in my business, but it’s been a complete game changer for me.

I’m now hoping to grow my design partnerships post-launch to at least 10x what my original amount was, and potentially even more.

— Rachel Shillcock, Founder & Designer, Rachilli

“Since I’m just starting out and have a client list in the single-digits, I just assumed that Kai wouldn’t be interested in working with me”

I had always assumed that Kai’s consulting was focused exclusively on established businesses or consultancies. Since I’m just starting out and have a client list in the single-digits, I just assumed that Kai wouldn’t be interested in working with me.

“I didn’t have the confidence that my strategy for getting there was realistic or feasible”

Before we worked together, I knew exactly where I wanted to go in terms of my consultancy, but I didn’t have the confidence that my strategy for getting there was realistic or feasible. Frankly, I had resigned myself to just signing up at places like Upwork and taking whatever work came my way. Since we’ve worked together, I’ve had the confidence and clarity to work towards my goals.

“Kai helped me see that other people have gone through similar challenges at this stage of building their business”

I liked how Kai shared relevant examples from his own experience, and helped me see that other people have gone through similar challenges at this stage of building their business.

The biggest benefit of our call? Relevant advice from someone who’s been there before.

I’d absolutely recommend that anyone starting out their entrepreneurial journey work with Kai — it’s like rocket fuel for your business. He took the time to listen, and listen deeply, to my challenges and concerns.

— Lee C.

Kai cuts through your inner debates and fears and gets you focused on your next best steps.

What does Kai Davis know about marketing? Kai gives advice you can take action on instantly and efficiently always considering your value to your clients. Kai helped me see how to market my productized service so it will be on the market and help people with content much sooner. Kai cuts through your inner debates and fears and gets you focused on your next best steps.

— Marian E.

Kai didn’t disappear after our consultation. He provided feedback on my outreach emails.

I was faced with several directions I could go to start drumming up business – some of them very time intensive. I didn’t know what the highest priority course of action should be.

As a result of my coaching call with Kai, I got feedback that was tailored to my situation about which activities I should focus on in order to get to a paying client the fastest.

I liked how Kai listened to my rundown of my situation and then told me what activities to hold off on and which activities to go full-speed on and why.

The three major benefits of working with Kai?

  • Clear plan of action with specific advice on how to execute
  • Reassurance from someone who has been there that I have a chance to land clients
  • Reassurance that my positioning make sense and isn’t totally wack

I would recommend Kai to anyone who feels stuck in outreach aspects of their consulting practice.

I appreciate that Kai didn’t disappear after our consultation. He provided feedback on my outreach emails copy.

— Zaid Hisham, zaidhisham.com

Before the call, I wasn’t sure I’d get any additional ideas to market myself and my products. Through our chats, Kai helped me confirm some of my strategies were good ones to spend time on, and came up with some ideas for additional outreach and marketing strategies I hadn’t thought of yet.

As a benefit of working together, I now have clear next steps, additional marketing ideas, and a motivation boost. Kai didn’t waste much time getting to the point and focusing on how he could help in the most effective way possible!

I would definetely recommend a call with Kai! If you’re not sure on your best next steps on marketing or outreach, give Kai a call.

— Brian Hogg, Creator, Making Pro Plugins

I’ve been considering a business coach for a few months and a short call with Kai was an excellent opportunity to test the waters over a specific question.

I already knew that Kai did very creative teardowns of consulting businesses. But within 15 minutes, he provided several great suggestions for my high-touch communications consulting business — including a very actionable suggestion that opened my eyes to a new addressable market.

Kai listens — really, really well. He was quoting me back to myself from the first minute of the call in the last minute — and building on what I had said to tailor solutions for my business. If you’ve worked with consultants, you know how rare this quality is.

I left the call with:

  • A blueprint for the next steps I need to take to build a more replicable set of offerings while also staying open to high-touch one-off engagements or retainers
  • Knowledge on how to market those offerings most effectively
  • Direction on how to block off time for thought-leadership marketing — how to reframe it to myself as essential to the business

— Bob Lalasz, Founder & Principal Consultant, Science+Story Communications

Kai helped me to confirm some of my ideas and also fix wrong assumptions I had in mind.

I had a coaching session with Kai about my new MVP and how I should go about pricing and talking to potential customers, and identifying features I should work on next. Kai understood where I was having the hardest problems and suggested action items I can work on this month. Kai's insights and suggestions were invaluable, and he helped me to confirm some of my ideas and fix wrong assumptions I had in mind. Thanks to his coaching, I have a clearer direction for my business and am better equipped to make informed decisions.

I would highly recommend Kai's coaching services to anyone looking to grow their business and gain clarity in their strategies.

— WJ Bae

Kai is a wealth of knowledge, and it’s clear that his goal is to make sure you achieve your goal in the most effective and efficient way possible.

I wasn’t sure the $400 call would generate a Return on Investment for my business, but it did 🙂

As a result of the call, I have a better idea on tools, processes, and positioning improvements I can make, all of which have made my business easier, more sustainable, and more scalable.

Kai’s attention to the details of my business showed me how much he truly cares about my success.

I would happily recommend Kai's services to others!

— Erik Jacobson, Founder, LemonPie.fm

Wow! This call was incredibly valuable. I got so much information in such a short amount of time and Kai was able to break the complicated world of consulting to fill in the gaps in my knowledge. This call saved me HOURS of research and trial and error. Thanks again Kai!

— Connie H.

“I was worried about spending a load of money on an internet stranger”

As a result of working with Kai, I got clarity on a decision I needed to make for my business.

It was great to get an outside opinion on a problem that’s been troubling me for a while.

I would absolutely recommend Kai’s services! Coaching seems like something a bit out there to many people, but actually it’s just getting advice from an expert.

Baz (aka Rahoul Baruah), ClientRobot.com

Before our call, I was worried that Kai would be too “high level” for me. I thought he might not be able to relate to my challenges. I was also worried that I’d have to scramble to take notes during the call.

During our call, Kai helped me develop a clear plan on which people and companies to target for business. In addition, I also have a great plan (and inspiration) on how to best use my book when it is published later this year.

I appreciate that Kai took the time to listen to me closely and helped me to refine my ideas.

After the call, Kai sent me an audio recording of our conversation for me to listen to as reference as I need. No need to scramble to take notes!

Yes! I would recommend a call with Kai to others.

— Bruce

When I first thought about working with Kai, I was concerned about the cost — as a new company, I currently don’t have a lot of funds

Kai has a lot of knowledge and experience and was able to help me see how to execute my first my outreach campaign.

As a result of our call, I now have more knowledge: links and resources that will save me hours of effort and increase my chances of success for my email outreach plan. I came away with confidence and a plan of action I can put to work right away to connect with people in a new business area.

Greg Milette, Gradison Technologies Inc.

Before our call, I wondered whether the advice I would get would be stuff that was within my ability to execute on — or so esoteric that it would be of no use for me and my business.

On our call, Kai’s advice was very easy for me to take action on. He definitely made the penny drop on a number of issues that I had great concerns about. I still need to put in some work — he never promised anything less — but now I know I’m headed in the right direction.

On the call, Kai clearly knew his stuff. He had answers at his fingertips and I felt confident that he had been through the same outreach (and follow-up) related issues that I was going through.

Coming out of the call:

  • I got clear action points to deal with my current issues
  • I feel like Kai would have advice for me next time I hit a roadblock
  • Kai is very easy to get on with and communicate with.

I’d highly recommend a call with Kai to anyone looking for actionable marketing advice. Kai is easy to get on with, clearly knows his stuff and communicates his advice very well.

Malcolm Myers, AMH Test Systems, UK

“I was able to raise my daily rate from $600 to $800 with an existing client. All while retaining a great relationship with them, which was crucial to me. That feels pretty awesome :)”

I followed your advice and told them [my client] (in June) that I’ll be raising my prices in September.

I just checked with them [in August], and they confirmed that they’re good to move forward.

I was able to raise my daily rate from $600 to $800 with an existing client. All while retaining a great relationship with them, which was crucial to me. That feels pretty awesome 🙂

Thanks again for your amazing, actionable advice!!

— Zan Anderle

Would you like to have a 1-on-1 call?

I’m only available for a limited number of Marketing Clarity Calls each month, and I’d love to work with you. Scheduling is first-come, first served.

The sooner you book your call, the sooner you’ll have the answers you need to improve your marketing and your business to the next level.