My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
Get expertise quickly while building internal capability
Entrepreneurs who need specialized skills but want to build internal knowledge
2 monthsWhat Success Looks Like
Internal team can execute the specialized work independently after consultant departure
Steps to Execute
Hire consultant/agency for 2-month engagement
Month 1: Consultant does the actual work while you observe
Month 2: Consultant teaches and transfers knowledge to your team
Document processes and frameworks
Transition to internal execution
Checklist
Inputs Needed
- Budget for premium consultant rates
- Internal person to receive training
- Clear scope of work
- Documented processes
Outputs
- Completed work/project
- Internal capability
- Documented processes
- Reduced future consultant dependence
Example
“Startup needs Facebook ads expertise. Hires ads agency for 2 months: Month 1 they set up and run campaigns, Month 2 they train internal marketer to manage campaigns independently”
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