Expert guidance for independent M&A, finance, and strategy consultants.
Focused 1:1 or small-group sessions with someone who has walked the road — and helped 200+ consultants build practices that last.
Independent consulting is rewarding — but isolating.
You chose this path for freedom and flexibility. But as a business of one, you still handle marketing, sales, product, and admin — all while delivering for clients. Big training programs rarely speak to the independent consultant.
Proficiency in three areas tends to separate career independent consultants from those who end up needing a different path: knowing where to find clients, when to pursue the right projects, and how to close deals without losing delivery time.
No time for long programs. No playbook for the business of one. Generic advice that assumes you have a sales team behind you.
Relevant. Specific. Actionable. Guidance you can apply the same week — shaped around your positioning, pipeline, and real client conversations.
See which session fits your practice.
A short overview from Marty — three formats, who each is built for, and what you can expect to walk away with.
- Three formats — small group, 1:1 advisory, or structured IC 101
- Bring your real questions — every session is built around them
- Leave with concrete next steps you can run with tomorrow
Expert guidance for every stage of your practice.
Three formats — choose the one that fits where you are and what you need right now.
Small Group Practice Building
Topics driven by participants, the facilitator brings tools and insights. Sharpen how you manage your practice and win work — alongside peers.
- Up to 5 participants per session
- Peer-to-peer + expert guidance
- Bring your own topics & questions
- Occasional themed sessions
Personal Advisory Sessions
Advanced 1:1 guidance built collaboratively around your practice. Whatever you need — we design a session that's actionable for you.
- Collaboratively-designed agenda
- Growth, BD & channel strategy
- Managing a thriving practice
- Discounted follow-on sessions
Independent Consulting 101
Pre-work assessments personalize the learning. Evaluate readiness, define positioning, and build a focused 30-day action plan.
- Pre-session assessments
- Positioning & entry wedge
- Path to your first clients
- Personalized 30-day action plan
What we cover in IC 101.
A structured 2-hour 1:1 session — from readiness assessment to a personalized launch plan.
Readiness assessment & personalized diagnostic
Review your pre-work assessments to understand where you stand and what to focus on first.
The realities of independent consulting
An honest look at what it takes — the upside, the risks, and what separates those who sustain from those who don't.
Defining your positioning & entry wedge
Sharpening who you serve, how you differentiate, and where to focus your early energy.
Identifying the best paths to your first clients
Channels, outreach, and practical tactics to land your first engagements — tailored to your background.
Pricing, project structure & operating basics
How to price your work, structure deliverables, and set up the admin basics without overcomplicating.
Building your personalized 30-day action plan
A focused, realistic plan tailored to your goals, timeline, and next milestone.
Wrap-up & targeted Q&A
Open floor for your remaining questions — no topic is off-limits.
Agenda is personalized from your pre-work assessments. This is the shape, not a script.
12+ years as an independent consultant. 6 years helping others build theirs.
Marty spent more than a dozen years as an independent consultant. Over the last six years he's worked with more than 200 independent consultants — both directly and through platforms — to build their practice, their GTM motion, and client value delivery.
Practical, personalized, data-informed. No magical automation or required tools — just grounded advice to help independent consultants achieve the freedom they envisioned when they launched.
Common questions.
The quick answers most consultants ask before booking.
Who is this for?
Independent M&A, finance, and strategy consultants — at any stage. Whether you're considering the leap, in your first year, or scaling an established practice, the session is shaped to where you are.
What if I'm new to independent consulting?
That's a great fit. Sessions cover the full path from "considering it" to "winning your first clients" — positioning, niche, channels, and a 30-day action plan tailored to your background.
How long is a session and how does it work?
It depends on the format. Small Group Practice Building runs 60 minutes. Personal Advisory Sessions are 90 minutes 1:1. IC 101 is a structured 2-hour 1:1 session. You share your topics ahead of time so the agenda is built around your real questions.
What do I leave with?
Concrete next steps you can run with the same week — clarity on your positioning, your channels, and a focused action plan. No homework, no reading list, no theory.
Ready to build the practice you envisioned?
Join Fintalent and book your first Advisory session with Marty. Whether you're just starting or growing — there's a session shaped for you.
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