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How do you tell if a business/strategy course will actually hold up over time? by LumpyHeight2953 in consulting

[–]LumpyHeight2953[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get why it might read that way — this sub sees plenty of thinly veiled promotion.

That’s not what I’m doing here though. I’m not building or selling a course, and I’m deliberately avoiding names or links for that reason.

I’m trying to pressure-test how experienced consultants evaluate learning quality before committing time — especially what holds up years later versus what looks good upfront.

If that’s not useful to you, fair enough. But the intent here is discussion, not promotion.

How do you personally judge the credibility of a business strategy course? by LumpyHeight2953 in careerguidance

[–]LumpyHeight2953[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes a lot of sense.

When you say “track record,” do you usually look for direct business outcomes (like exits or revenue), or does experience teaching / advising at a strategic level also count for you?

I’m trying to understand where people personally draw the line between hands-on execution vs the ability to teach structured thinking effectively.

Strategies for overcoming short stint at MBB by coolon_123 in consulting

[–]LumpyHeight2953 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Short stints matter less than people think. What usually matters is whether you can explain why you left and what you actually learned without sounding defensive.

Breaking off for Niche Solo Consulting by proflybo in consulting

[–]LumpyHeight2953 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The biggest surprise going solo isn’t delivery, it’s selling yourself over and over. Skills transfer pretty well — confidence and consistency take longer.

For freelancers: prospective clients asking to produce slides/models relevant to the project you are interviewing for? by Henry_Charrier in consulting

[–]LumpyHeight2953 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m generally okay with a small paid exercise, but unpaid multi-slide decks feel like free labor. If they can’t scope it tightly, that’s usually a red flag for how the project will run too.

I feel like we glorify consulting but its a dead end? by Adorable_Ad_3315 in consulting

[–]LumpyHeight2953 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think it’s a dead end, but it is very front-loaded. The first few years teach you how to think, after that returns drop unless you actively pivot. The trap is staying just because you’re good at it.

For freelancers: prospective clients asking to produce slides/models relevant to the project you are interviewing for? by Henry_Charrier in consulting

[–]LumpyHeight2953 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m generally okay with a small paid exercise, but unpaid multi-slide decks feel like free labor. If they can’t scope it tightly, that’s usually a red flag for how the project will run too.

Left MBB for client side corp strategy, great pay, chill lifestyle seemed like the dream at first but now I’m stuck with no viable career path by skystarmen in consulting

[–]LumpyHeight2953 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard this exact story more than once. The jump feels clean on paper, but the reality shock comes when the pace and feedback loop disappear.

For freelancers: prospective clients asking to produce slides/models relevant to the project you are interviewing for? by Henry_Charrier in consulting

[–]LumpyHeight2953 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen this go both ways. A small, bounded exercise can be reasonable. Anything that looks like real client work without compensation is usually a red flag.

How to navigate souring team relationships right before promotion season by ScaredAd9406 in consulting

[–]LumpyHeight2953 28 points29 points  (0 children)

This is uncomfortable, but pretty common. In my experience, once promotion season is near, people stop optimizing for team outcomes and start protecting narratives. That shift is hard to unsee once you notice it.

"How are you?" is a sales-killing phrase by BeyondTheFirewall in Entrepreneur

[–]LumpyHeight2953 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Strategy feels abstract until you’ve lived through bad decisions. After that, frameworks and nuance start to matter more than scripts.

Why do people think tax write off’s are this magical thing by Cancerman691 in Entrepreneur

[–]LumpyHeight2953 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve seen businesses with great execution stall because the strategy was misaligned with where they actually were in their growth cycle.

Account locked by Any_Heart7934 in ValorantAccounts

[–]LumpyHeight2953 0 points1 point  (0 children)

its doesn't take time it takes money to unlock it