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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 internally. This isn’t theory—it’s the real playbook. Subscribe now to The 2x2 Podcast for Independent Consultants and take your expertise up and to the right.
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How Troy Ruemping Thinks About Strategy
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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Forget Hustle Culture. Here's Why Being Intentional Wins.
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May 27, 2026 |
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AMA: Should I Work with Hiring Companies?
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May 20, 2026 |
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Transform Your Product Portfolio With Kris Hardy
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May 13, 2026 |
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The Three Financial Stages Every Founder Goes Through
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May 06, 2026 |
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AMA: How Do I Start an Independent Consulting Practice?
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Running a Business Made Him a Better Consultant
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Back to the (AI) Future with Natalie Monbiot
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Chart Crimes... and the Five Rules to Fix Them with Amelia Waters
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Trusting Your Value with Ben Manwaring
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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He Left Bain for Santa Fe (and Never Looked Back)
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Becoming a Corporate Athlete With Mariela Hunter
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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How Deborah Whitby Re-Built a Family Business
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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How to Meet Anyone with Katie McCormick Lelyveld
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Bonus Episode: Hey CMO Gives Fractionals What They Actually Need
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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AMA: What's in My Tech Stack?
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Breaking Down Why Some Fractionals Succeed with Amanda Nizzere
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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Build a Referral-Based Business with Luisa Mauro
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Walk Into the Board Room with Ryan O’Toole
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Lessons in Mastery from Johan Sauer’s Decades of Consulting Work
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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How to Use AI Responsibly with Usman Lakhani
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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AMA: How Can I Make $400K in 2026?
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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How Leslie Elliott Raised a 12-Year-Old CEO
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Bottling Your Secret Sauce with Wes Wheless
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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How to Build a Fractional Life You Love with Anna Wondany
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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The Business of Generosity with Pradnya Haldipur
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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Preparing for Black Friday and Sales Seasons With Scott LaBoda
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Finance Leader Nicki Monson on Why Cash (Still) Rules Everything
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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Nail Your Niche With Terry Chevalier
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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Cooper Wechkin’s ESG for Consultants and Small Businesses
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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Switching to Startups With Sam Hollin
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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How Tracy Samantha Schmidt is Changing the Game for PR
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Connecting with Gambling Cybersecurity Expert, Melissa Aarskaug
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Rethinking Customer Success in the Age of AI with Pablo Bernal
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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Ask Me Anything: How Should I Set My Rate and Write My Contracts?
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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How Susie deVille Supports Client Teams by Finding Their Flow State
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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How Pedro Girardi Landed Clients Without Pitching
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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How Kristi Gaudioso Diagnoses Revenue Problems in One Hour
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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Move Up & To The Right with The 2x2 Podcast for Independent Consultants
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Oct 07, 2025 |