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The problem is ... clients don't care.

Clive

Every consultant I know loves their methodology.

They can riff on it for hours.

Problem is ... clients don't care.

So, learn to love those big issues clients have ...

and ask about their desired results.

Focus conversations on this and clients will appreciate you ...

and you'll win more business too.

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