These podcasts have helped me grow my consulting practice

I have been following Will’s podcast for several years now, and I am constantly amazed at the volume of useful information I get from him. I’m a marketing professional working in the tech sector, so maybe you’d think I wouldn’t get a ton out of a consulting podcast. Wrong. Almost every episode has me taking copious notes. How to approach solving business problems, how to navigate Excel/ChatGPT, why you should read Shakespeare to expand as a human being… Where else can you get this? Unleashed has been a training camp for curiosity, growth and humility. Helps me do better, be better. Much gratitude.

This podcast is so helpful in understanding business consulting as a newbie! Great examples that help illustrate the different topics. Thank you!

So interesting! Learned a lot!

Will Bachman’s Unleashed podcast lives up to its description as the place to go to thrive as an independent professional. From very short episodes on indispensable tools and tricks of the trade to more in-depth interviews with consulting practitioners to academics to industry thought leaders, the nearly 400 (and counting) episodes each bring value to the listener. Very highly recommended.

I recently discovered this show after hearing the host (Will Bachman) speak on another podcast and was happy to find that each episode is full of useful and practical ideas that can be easily applied. Geared towards helping independent professionals thrive, Will mixes up longer form interviews with some intriguing guests and solo episodes that are short and straight to the point. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a masterclass on what it takes to build a successful independent business.

Every episode Will puts out is packed with value for the modern independent professional. I was recently having a tough time gathering a video testimonial from a client, then I listened to an Unleashed episode which provided me with an actionable strategy to use. I used Will's advice step by step and it worked to perfection! If you are looking your next great podcast that provides practical advice - look no further!

I can’t wait to listen to the rest of the Umbrex podcasts since I’ve loved the ones I’ve heard. They’re so clear and action oriented. Thanks for helping independent consultants navigate a whole host of relevant topics!

I find myself clicking on topics I didn’t even know I was interested in just to hear how Will navigates the topic and effortlessly brings out the most fascinating stories and core ideas hidden in the books and companies of people he puts on his show.

This podcast is hands down the best to listen to for an inside look at how independent consultants operate, as well as helpful nuggets to successfully run your own shop.

Whether you’re well established as an entrepreneur, or just getting started carving out a profitable niche that’s ready to grow - this is a must-listen podcast for you! Will does an incredible job leading conversations that cover a huge breadth of topics related to the ins and outs of building a thriving independent business - and life you can be proud of - from leaders who’ve actually experienced success themselves. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!

This podcast provides an excellent mix of relevant topics, interesting discussion, and pragmatic advice. If you can’t find an episode of Unleashed that is relevant to what you’re working on, then you’re not looking hard enough.

With ~300 podcasts any independent consultant can pick from the library to earn more in less time. Thank you Will and team.

This is filled with the info you need when you are ready for your consulting company to “grow up”. I thought I knew how to manage my independent consulting firm...and truth be told I was actually doing ok. Then, by listening to Will’s podcast, I’ve learned how to unlock the potential in my approach. A wonderful mix of the “nuts and bolts” with more theoretical content to get your firm to the success it can achieve.

Unleashed is an incredible podcast, sponsored and put together by an incredible organization (Umbrex). If you are an independent consultant attempting to learn the ropes, their is no better resource than this podcast and the support you can receive from Umbrex. The volume and breadth of podcasts tells you that Will Bachman covers a significant amout of ground. Each podcast is well planned with thought provoking questions for the guests. Not every podcast will be of interest to every listener, but I guarantee you will learn something new in each podcast. I would highliy recommend the podcast and Umbrex to any independent consultant and for that matter anyone who wants to advance their knowledge of various industries and increase their functional knowledge.

Will is a great podcast host! Terrific interviewer who ensures that those being interviewed look good, as opposed to trying to shine the spotlight on themselves. Prepared well for the interview with me and asked questions highly relevant for his audience of independent consulting professionals. As a result, the conversation was smooth and flowing. Highly recommended!

Will and this podcast always deliver the goods! The subjects he covers are super relevant to the independent professional, and he either shares actionable advice he has had to learn along the way or brings in others to share their expertise. This information can be hard to come by, so Will is providing a tremendouse service to the independent professional community here. Top caliber podcast, highly recommend!

The Unleashed podcast provides valuable AND actionable insights with every episode. With each episode, there’s at least one (if not many) pieces of information that have helped me on my journey as a solo consultant. Thank you Will and the Unbrex team!

The topics are relevant for independent consultants, and the information is both useful and detailed enough to execute upon. These tips are already helping my business. Thank you!

Will thank you for Unleashed! I learn new things with every episode. It helps me feel connected to a community of like-minded colleagues. Keep ‘em coming!

I have gone from often feeling uncertainy to feeling mainly clarity and potential, in no small part due to great advice from Will. These episodes are full of food for thought, frameworks and stories, some of which I've applied the very next day. I focus mainly on social impact consulting, so as others mention, the thinking can be applicable for your own situation even if different from Will's. Independent consulting is a totally different world from Big Consulting, and listening to these provides that feeling of guidance and mentorship I used to get from being inside a big firm.

Having joined a partner a couple years ago to grow a consulting firm, I'm not of the McKinsey or Bain consultantant background that much of the podcast is geared toward. With that said,it's surprisingly applicable to most people looking to start, grow, or just make their consulting (personal, group, or company) better. Will is very persoanable and thoughtful. He connects with interviewees and the topics are interesting, often anticipating what's on my mind every morning as I try to improve. It's entertaing and production value is high (good audio, someting most podcasts don't have).

I’ve returned again and again to episodes of Unleashed as I work on building my consulting practice. Will’s commitment to sharing information and helping people succeed is such a wonderful gift.

The “Unleashed” podcast is a gold mine for anyone embarking on a career in Independent Consulting. The host, Will Bachman, covers every topic conceivable on how to start, grow and sustain your consulting business. He not only selects fascinating and engaging guests but he probes each guest with questions you as a listener really hope a host will chase. He is humble and has no problem asking basic questions for the benefit of his listener. At the same he pushes hard when he feels there is information to be gleaned from a guest’s experience that could be of particular value. Well done and thank you to Will, his team and all his guests for valuable and actionable content and hours of great listening!

Will is a unicorn. And anything he produces oozes value. This podcast is no different. Get ready to be drawn into the conversations, and have a pen and paper or note app handy to jot down the things you'll learn and get exposed to in each episode. You're going to bing listen to every installment already available and then wait for the next one in anticipation. Seriuosly. By golly, his breath even smells good. What else can you ask for?

This show is so frustrating to listen to— because there’s so much great content that I’m constantly replaying bits or pausing to take notes!! 😝 They also have transcripts of each episode, which should help my problem, but as a slow reader, I find it best to absorb the content on my earbuds and note the specific points that are relevant to me. Super helpful insights are always provided, with the perfect amount of detail. Highly recommend to folks in this space.

I try a lot of podcasts. I come back to a very few to listen to additional episodes. Will’s podcast offers practical, informed insight from a well-read, energetic, thoughtful host who gifts us with his considerable listening skills in this gem. Thank you!

I first connected with Will on LinkedIn and was not familiar with Unleashed. Love his easy-going style and questions that turn each episode into a Masterclass learning experience. This podcast is a hidden gem that deserves more recognition.

Will and his team are doing a tremendous job providing helping independent professionals take their practice to the next level. The content - which is usually made up of interviews with different independent consultants who are experts in their various fields - is useful and inspring.

Will does an excellent job of probing many facets of the independent consultant's business and life. Highly recommended for anyone trying to learn more about independent consulting at the highest levels.

For any independent professional, Unleashed is a rare balance between inspiration and practical guide. As a fan of NPR's "The Hidden Brain", I love that Will creates questions that are both brod and in-depth, with varying styles to complement guest. Each episode has its own unique style that is content rich. Also check out Umbrex if you are a independent consultants listening.

This new podcast has already become one of my favorites. I have listened to all shows to date and have been amazed at the quality of the interviewees and the content. To the point that I am taking notes and have already planned to listen to a couple again. There can't be a great podcast without a great host and I have been amazed by how good a job Will is doing with the right match of questions and pauses to let his guests talk, a sheer curiosity and appetite for learning and to deliver insights to the independent professional community. This podcast is a gift. Thank you

I already love what Will and the Umbrex team are doing to help independent consultants. And this is another (and latest) very useful dimension to the value they are creating -- each episode provides in-depth perspective and tips from top-tier functional/industry experts, each with varying styles and approaches to their craft.

Unleashed is 'must listening' for the independent professional. Will is one of the most knowledgeable people that I've met on the subject of independent consulting, and is constantly giving back to its community. Thanks Will for doing this!