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EPISODES


Smarter Decisions; How Independent Consultants Can Use Real Research
In this episode of Stop the Noise, Susan Tatum talks with Jay Ballenberger about how independent consultants can make better business...
Sep 30


Escaping the Generalist Trap
In this episode of Stop the Noise, Susan Tatum talks with Corey Quinn , a former CMO turned growth advisor, about why being “everything...
Sep 18


Your Pedigree Opens Doors; Your Point of View Wins Clients
In this episode of Stop the Noise, Susan Tatum talks with Jonathan Mills about the challenges many independent consultants face when...
Sep 2


Get Published, Get Known: Building Authority with Purpose
In this episode of Stop the Noise, Susan talks with Erica Holthausen about how independent consultants can use publishing as a powerful...
Aug 13


From Pipeline Slowdown to Smart Strategy: What’s Working Now for Independent Consultants
Sarena Diamond returns to Stop the Noise with a follow-up to one of the most downloaded episodes in the podcast’s history. This time,...
Jul 29


If It Feels Like Selling, You’re Doing It Wrong
Veteran sales leader Anthony Mayo joins Stop the Noise to explain why real selling doesn’t feel like selling at all. With 40 years of...
Jul 14


What CEOs Miss About Product Management and How Consultants Can Help
In this episode, Susan talks with Paul Wetzel , a former multi-time Chief Product Officer who now advises growth and late-stage B2B...
Jun 26


How One Consultant Built a Flowing Pipeline Without Marketing
In this episode, Susan talks with Darren Leva , a biotech industry veteran who built a thriving consulting business without a website,...
Jun 11


How One Consultant Turned Curiosity into Conversations, Content, and Clients
In this episode, Lisa Carmichael shares how a simple curiosity about AI evolved into 40+ conversations, new service ideas, a growing...
Jun 3


Inbound Success, Thoughtfully Built
What happens when you build a consulting business almost entirely through inbound leads? In this episode, Susan Tatum talks with Kelli...
May 21


Run Your Consulting Business Like a Business?
Wondering why your independent firm is taking more time than your old corporate job? You may not be running it like a true business. In...
May 7


Mastering Personality Branding
If you’ve ever felt like your LinkedIn profile sounds nothing like you - or if building a personal brand feels overwhelming - this...
Apr 22


Win The Relationship, Not Just the Deal
In this episode of Stop the Noise, Casey Jacox joins Susan Tatum to discuss two critical client acquisition skills that many independent...
Apr 8


Getting Through to C-Level Executives: Insights from a Former CSO
In this episode of Stop the Noise, Susan Tatum speaks with Frank Wood , a former Chief Security Officer and now an independent consultant...
Mar 25


Going After “The Big Guys”
In this episode of Stop the Noise, Susan Tatum sits down with Mike Richardson , a former Senior Vice President and CTO at Nationwide...
Mar 11


Overcoming Perfectionism and Collaborating with Clients
In this episode, Deb Versteeg joins Susan Tatum to discuss the power of collaboration in consulting and how perfectionism holds many...
Feb 26


Finding Clients and Connection in the Right Places
Networking isn’t just about shaking hands—it’s about building trust, providing value, and creating long-term relationships. In this...
Feb 11


The Reality of LinkedIn and the Power of Video
In this episode, Susan Tatum sits down with Isaac Anderson , a LinkedIn and video marketing expert and co-founder of Abound Social ....
Jan 22


Unlocking Pricing Power: Strategies for Independent Consultants
Per Sjöfors , author of The Price Whisperer: A Holistic Approach to Pricing Power , is the founder of Sjöfors & Partners , among many...
Jan 8


How Consultants Thrive as Generalists in a Specialist World
Lindsey Lerner, partner at Generalist World and host of Generally Curious, has navigated a “squiggly” career path; her journey highlights...
Dec 10, 2024


Building Genuine Connections with CMOs
In this episode of Stop the Noise, Susan Tatum speaks with Norman Guadagno , an experienced marketing executive, about effective...
Dec 4, 2024


Rethinking Mindset: From Models to Reality
In this episode, Susan Tatum speaks with Molly Brown , a former aerospace engineer turned life coach, about the hidden mindset barriers...
Nov 26, 2024


Mindfulness: A Positive Tool For Consultants
In this episode of Stop the Noise, Susan sits down with John Barrett , founder of PhysisPD Consulting. Transitioning to independent...
Nov 5, 2024


Chief Asking Officer: Why Asking for Help is Key to Success
In this episode of Stop the Noise, Susan speaks with Tim Schuster , founder of Pop Up Think Tank . They talk about the power of asking...
Oct 1, 2024
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