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The Biz of Nonprofit Consultants

The Biz of Nonprofit Consultants

By: Natalie Eckdahl MBA
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Are you a Nonprofit Consultant pulled between making an impact and running a profitable business? Join Natalie Eckdahl, MBA, on a podcast crafted just for you. With 25 years of diverse experience as a management consultant, market researcher, small business owner and business coach, Natalie shares practical strategies to balance purpose and profit. Through engaging discussions, trainings, and client stories, Natalie covers everything from pricing and proposals to maintaining client boundaries and tackling hiring and leadership hurdles. Her talent for simplifying complex ideas ensures you'll leave each episode with actionable insights to propel your consultancy forward. But it's not all about numbers – Natalie also stresses the importance of mindset and resilience as a small business owner. As a mom of 3 and caregiver, she cherishes time with loved ones. With her guidance, you'll gain the confidence and clarity to overcome obstacles and reach your business goals while creating a fulfilling personal life. Whether you're a seasoned consultant or an accidental entrepreneur, this podcast is your roadmap to success. Tune in and let Natalie help you unlock your full potential as a Nonprofit Consultant – and maybe even skip a step or two along the way.© 2024 Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • 72: Size Matters
    Sep 29 2025

    If growth feels stalled, the issue may not be your pricing or pipeline. It may be the size of the clients you serve.

    I explain why “too small” clients quietly drain profit and momentum, then share three signals you are downmarket and simple steps to reposition without abandoning your values.

    Listen to learn what to change, why it matters, and how to make your next sales conversation easier.

    Want help applying this to your firm

    • Book a 90 minute Intensive. NatalieMBA.com/intensive
      Decisions and a plan in one session, plus my Sales Forecast Tool and a focused Game Plan.
      ***Clarity Guarantee. Not worth the investment? Request a full refund within 24 hours.

    🔗 Apply to Join the Impact💫Collective Mastermind (12-month program)

    Next enrollments: January 2026| September 2026

    ☎️Book A Complimentary Call - Let's see if we are a fit!
    For consultants who have revenue above $200K a year.

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    14 mins
  • 71: What Got You Here, WON'T Get You There (Scalable Series #6)
    Sep 15 2025

    You got here by being the go to expert who does it all. That same approach is now the ceiling.

    In this episode, I show you what must change in your offer, operations, team, and mindset so your firm can run without you.

    We also check back in with our fictional consultants Riley and Jean. Same talent, very different weeks. Which one sounds like you right now?

    Want help applying this to your firm

    • Book a 90 minute Intensive. NatalieMBA.com/intensive
      Decisions and a plan in one session, plus my Sales Forecast Tool and a focused Game Plan.
      ***Clarity Guarantee. Not worth the investment? Request a full refund within 24 hours.

    🔗 Apply to Join the Impact💫Collective Mastermind (12-month program)

    Next enrollments: January 2026| September 2026

    ☎️Book A Complimentary Call - Let's see if we are a fit!
    For consultants who have revenue above $200K a year.

    📩 Get my newsletter.

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    21 mins
  • 70: Build It Before You Need It - Why a Scalable Consulting Firm Matters (Scalable Series #5)
    Sep 8 2025

    Most consultants don’t think about scalability until it’s too late. By then the options are often shutting down, taking a job, or rebuilding from the ground up.

    In this episode, I share three stories that illustrate what happens when a business depends on one person to hold it all together. You’ll also hear why a scalable consulting firm isn’t just about growth, but about protection and possibility.

    You’ll learn:

    • Why waiting to scale can leave your business fragile
    • What protection and possibility really mean for consultants.
    • The four key facets of a scalable consulting firm.
    • How scalability creates margin in your time, money, and energy.

    This episode will help you reflect on the foundations of your own consulting business and what might need to shift before life interrupts.

    🎧 Listen now and start building it before you need it.

    Mentioned in this episode:
    Book a 90-Minute Intensive: NatalieMBA.com/intensive
    (This includes access to my sales forecasting tool, one of my workshops and my custom coaching tool which helps us anaylze your business in a way you may never have before. Our prework allows us to hit the ground running and accomplish in 90 minutes what can otherwise take months to acheive. It will be the best $997 you'll ever spend on your business!)

    ☎️Book A Complimentary Call - Let's see if we are a fit!
    For consultants who have revenue above $200K a year.

    🎉Work with Me!

    MASTERMIND

    📌 Apply to 1:1 Coaching (6-month program)
    For consultants with revenue greater than $100K per year.


    🔗 Apply to Join the Impact💫Collective Mastermind (12-month program)

    Next enrollments: January 2026| September 2026

    For experienced nonprofit consultants with revenue from $200K to $1M, who want to build a scalalbe consulting firm!

    Connect With Me:

    📩 DM me on LinkedIn if you’re thinking about joining the next mastermind or just want to connect!Tell me you listen to the podcast.

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    13 mins
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