Ep 38 – Starting and Growing a Consulting Business with Milton Stokes

Published on: 12/02/2024

In this episode of the Growth Show, host Whitney welcomes Milton Stokes, the Senior Director of Food and Nutrition at the International Food Information Council. They chat about Milton’s extensive career in consulting, focusing on topics such as science communication and consumer perceptions of health and nutrition. Milton shares his journey from working in the restaurant industry to becoming a dietitian and consultant, offering insights on finding clients, building a portfolio, and leveraging online presence. They also discuss the importance of taking risks and saying yes to opportunities, providing practical advice for aspiring consultants. The episode concludes with an announcement about the upcoming Thriving Business Holiday Bundle, offering free resources for business growth.

Connect with Milton Here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miltonstokes/

In this episode:

00:18 Milton’s career journey and the entrepreneurial spark

02:18 Transitioning from clinical dietitian roles to freelance writing for publications

07:11 The power of saying yes to opportunities

08:38 Expanding consulting work

20:31 The importance of networking

22:29 Milton’s approach to cold pitching

26:43 Diversifying income streams

36:12 How a website and online presence can attract clients

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