How I Run a $250k Business with Zero Employees

Monday: Admin, invoicing, pipeline review
Tuesday-Thursday: Client delivery
Friday: Business development, content, strategic thinking

People assume you need a team to run a serious consulting business. You don’t. You need systems.

Here’s how I operate a business that consistently generates $250k+ with no employees, no VA, and no outsourced admin.

The Weekly Rhythm

My week has a predictable structure:

This rhythm means I never feel behind. Everything has a home.

I run the entire business on fewer than 10 tools. Each one was chosen for simplicity and reliability, not features. Details in the Tools pillar.

Most solo consultants don’t need to delegate. They need to eliminate. Half the tasks you think are necessary simply aren’t.