🍫 + 🥜 When two independent consultants combine their strengths, they create something neither could offer alone...

In this new ep. of The UX Consultants Lounge, I talk w/ @steveportigal.bsky.social and @pseudoroom.bsky.social about their recent decision to collaborate.

Writing proposals without knowing the budget? What could possibly go wrong? 🙃

🎧 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘄: You can find 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘜𝘟 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘓𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘦 on your preferred podcast platform or visit the podcast website: uxconsultantslounge.com.

🚨 🎧 Ever wonder what really goes on when a client decides whether to hire you, or whether you should bring in a UX consultant?

This week on The UX Consultants Lounge, I welcome my first client into the Lounge, Susan Mercer!

✨ How can consultants maintain their authenticity by speaking out on important issues in the world? In yesterday's ep. of The UX Consultants Lounge, I talked w/ @brownorama.bsky.social about this and much more.

🎬👇 CLIP: Dan talks candidly about the risks & rewards of staying true to your values.

🎙️ In the latest ep. of The UX Consultants Lounge, I had the pleasure of talking w/ @brownorama.bsky.social, co-founder of EightShapes & founder of Curious Squid. We covered everything from scaling, closing EightShapes, starting fresh with Curious Squid, and designing a consultancy with intention.

As the year comes to a close, I want to reflect on the incredible journey of launching and hosting The UX Consultants Lounge podcast. It’s given me a creative outlet to connect with amazing guests, share their invaluable insights, and learn so much about the art of podcasting along the way.

🎙️ New episode alert! @erikahall.bsky.social & @monteiro.bsky.social join The UX Consultants Lounge to talk about the state of UX consulting, self-promotion, building trust, & stepping up as leaders. Honest, bold, & practical—this is a must-listen! 🎧 uxconsultantslounge.com

First flakes are dropping here in S. New Hampshire. ❄️