A 3-Year Roadmap For Starting a Consultancy

Which year are you in?

My first year of entrepreneurship felt like running around with my pants on fire.

I was constantly on the move, but it wasn’t clear where exactly I was running to.

As my second year comes to a close, one of the biggest wins I had this year was greater clarity on what I should be working towards.

And I’ve finally figured out what the multi-year roadmap for building an early-stage consultancy looks like.

Having this bigger picture in mind helped me better prioritize my goals, and figure out whether I was moving in the right direction or not.

It helped assuage any anxiety I had during slower periods as I could prove that I was still making progress, and it helped me determine what my focus each quarter should be.

In today’s article, I’ll map out what the 3-year roadmap for starting a consultancy looks like, and how this informs the growth strategy for your consultancy.

Understanding the 3-Year Timeline for Independent Consulting

Starting a consultancy is a 3-year journey. Each year has a specific theme, with 2–3 success criteria.