March 4, 2026
12 PM – 1 PM – Virtual
Retention isn’t just about keeping employees—it’s about creating a workplace where people Starting a consulting business can feel overwhelmed—even for experienced professionals. You may be considering consulting, have had a few clients, or know this is the path you want to pursue, but feel uncertain about where to begin.
How to Start a Consulting Business from Scratch provides clarity, direction, and practical actions to help you build your consulting business with confidence, using a less-is-more approach.
Using real-world examples, this presentation covers:
- The five pillars of a successful consulting business
- Three actions that help you begin creating clients right away (without overcomplicating the process)
- Common mistakes consultants make and how to avoid them
Walk away with a clear understanding of what is needed to be successful, a practical plan you can implement immediately, and tools and resources to support your next steps.
This program is FREE for all ATD-GTC members. Members may bring one complimentary, registered guest.
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Meet Our Presenter:
Laura Dallas Burford is a strategic advisor, author, and speaker who helps professionals build successful independent consulting businesses. She begins by clarifying a consultant’s foundation: what they want to be known for, who they serve, and how they deliver value. From there, she helps consultants build a business that creates clients, supports consistent revenue, and delivers high-value work with confidence. She is known for her proprietary framework, The Consultant’s Blueprint©, and her signature program, Consulting Mastery©. Laura is the award-winning author of Project Management for Flat Organizations and brings decades of consulting experience across corporate environments and with independent consulting.