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Hosted by Lauren Wambold Patel · business · EN · 49 episodes
If you’re an expert executive considering independent consulting—or already running your own thriving practice—this podcast is for you. The 2x2 Podcast for Independent Consultants goes beyond the usual business advice. We talk to real-life practitioners—strategists, deep thinkers, and multi-hyphenates who thrive on autonomy, intellectual curiosity, and portfolio careers. Whether you're exploring the leap from corporate, navigating a career transition, or scaling from solo consulting to a microfirm, we dig into how top independents build, grow, and sustain their businesses. Hosted by Lauren Wambold Patel, a seven-figure consultant who learned the game the hard way, this show brings you candid conversations with independent consultants and fractional executives who are building successful businesses on their own terms. We go deep—breaking down their strategies, pricing models, niche positioning, client acquisition, and how they balance working on their business with running it interna
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The 2x2 for Consultants
What if business education actually felt like... doing business? I sat down with Megan Fanale, COO of Ability, to talk about how their simulations help people build real-world financial acumen—especially when it comes to P&L management. We also covered how AI is changing practice conversations and why hands-on learning beats theory every time.
The 2x2 for Consultants
How does a former college football player turn to consultant—and stay grounded along the way? I sat down with Dokun Olagoke to talk about balance, business, and the lessons he’s carried from jujitsu mats to real estate deals. We also touched on why strong relationships are at the center of everything he does.
The 2x2 for Consultants
Most people learn about cash flow from a CFO. Allison Sutera learned it the hard way—as the person responsible for running the business. After leading P&Ls at PepsiCo, Aramark, and SIG North America, she discovered that improving cash isn't about collecting invoices faster. It's about fixing the way the business operates. In this conversation, she shares the lessons every operator, consultant, and business leader should know.
The 2x2 for Consultants
Most people don't wake up one day and decide to become an independent consultant. It's the kind of decision that starts with a career change, a push from circumstance, or a feeling that there's something better on the other side of corporate life. In this episode, I’m giving you a glimpse of my journey — from an unexpected exit to building a consulting business. I'm also answering questions she that I hear most often from professionals considering the leap. If you're wondering whether you're ready, or how to prepare before you make the move, this conversation is a great place to start.
The 2x2 for Consultants
Can move from strategy to execution—without losing momentum? I sat down with Carly McLandrich to talk about building trust through quick wins, asking smarter questions, and making processes work with your team, not against them. We also touched on tools like Office Timeline Pro that help keep projects on track.
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