Build Your Boutique Consulting Practice with Guidance from One of the World’s Top Management Consultants.
If you’re ready to launch a consulting firm or take your current practice to new heights, Soren Kaplan’s Consultant’s Master Class is the ultimate resource for your business success. Unlike most academic or recorded online programs, Dr. Kaplan’s Master Class provides the strategies, tools, and support you need to build a sustainable, profitable consulting practice.
Named a Top 50 “Consulting Power Player” by Business Insider
What You’ll Gain
Build a Successful Business
Develop a clear business plan, compelling service offerings, and a marketing strategy to attract clients.
Ensure High Billable Rates
Learn how to position yourself as a premium consultant by using value-based pricing, high-impact proposals, and negotiation strategies to maximize your earning potential.
Master Consulting Processes
From strategy to project management, gain practical tools for consulting success.
Drive Long-Term Success
Create a game plan to establish your thought leadership, generate repeat business, and scale your practice.
Why Learn from Soren Kaplan?
Soren Kaplan is not just a consultant—he’s a proven thought leader in the world of management consulting.
Unparalleled Experience
Soren has worked across industries with 1000’s of executives from over 30 Fortune 1000 companies including Disney, Visa, Colgate, Medtronic, & PepsiCo, as well as nonprofits & associations.
Thought Leadership
A Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Soren has been recognized by Thinkers50 and Business Insider as one of the world’s top consultants & management thought leaders.
Proven Results
His consulting firm, InnovationPoint, has become a go-to partner for Fortune 1000 companies, and his methods have been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Time, NPR, and many more.
Leadership Excellence
Soren knows how to deliver impactful, practical, executive learning from his international leadership programs at USC’s Center for Effective Organizations, Copenhagen Business School, & Melbourne Business School.
When you join the Consultant’s Master Class, you’re learning from someone who has walked the talk—and who is ready to help you achieve your own consulting success and business goals.
Don’t Hesitate
The consulting industry is being disrupted. Don’t miss your window of opportunity.
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Everything You Need for Business Success
Get live coaching from Soren, on-demand learning, and practical tools for success.
Live Coaching Sessions
Join monthly live sessions for three months, where you’ll receive personalized advice, engage in Q&A, and learn directly from Soren. Can’t make a session? All live sessions are recorded for later viewing.
On-Demand Video Modules
Access a library of video lessons you can watch anytime, covering topics like business planning, marketing, and delivering consulting projects.
PowerPoint & Excel Template Library
Get 100’s of downloadable, proven best practice templates, frameworks, and resources to build your consulting business and delivery client solutions.
Hands-On Project
You’ll choose a real-world project to create a consulting firm business plan, defineyour service offerings, create custom marketing materials, and more.
What they say...
Group Vice President, HCA Healthcare
Juan Sanchez
Soren artfully blends concrete research with compelling storytelling to clearly show what leads to higher performance as a leader and for your organization.
Vice President of Philanthropy, United Nations Foundation
Valencia Bembry
Soren helps leaders unlock their hidden strengths and those of their teams to drive transformative outcomes.
President & CEO, Ascension Regional Health System
Dr. Stephanie Duggan
Soren knows what it takes to be successful in our rapid paced and constantly changing environment and redefines what all leaders and organizations need to build as competencies for the future.
Chief Technology Officer, Colgate-Palmolive
Pat Verduin, Ph.D.
Soren uses powerful storytelling to take us on a journey to deeply understand our experiences and teach us how to maximize the impact they have on our leadership and business success.
Vice President, Talent & Development, Amazon Web Services
Michael J. Arena
Soren provides a long overdue blueprint to more intentionally access the mindsets, abilities, and know-how gained from your unique life experience.
Chief Marketing Officer of Australia & New Zealand, Accenture
Carrie Smith
Soren’s concept of Experiential Intelligence is the new imperative for unlocking the peak potential of individuals, teams, and organizations.
Senior Vice President, Talent Leaning and Insights, 3M
Kathryn J. Coleman, Ph.D
Dr. Kaplan provides keen insights into how the experiences we have form our current mindsets and an approach for how to gain self-awareness into your unique assets to foster both personal and professional growth.
CEO, American Nurses Association
Dr. Loressa Cole
Soren delivers deep insight into how we show up and perform at work, in our relationships, and life itself.
Chief Learning Officer, ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership
Anne Blouin, CAE
Soren reveals strategies for engaging people in the type of experiential learning that challenges assumptions and leads to breakthroughs.
Director, Global Innovation Center of Excellence, Hershey’s
Deborah Arcoleo
Soren outlines exactly the right principles for creating an organizational mindset that challenges orthodoxies, and seeks out and learns from surprises.
Co-Founder of OpenTable
Glenn Allen
Soren delivers new principles and tools that anyone can apply to their business. He provides the new guide for entrepreneurs and leaders in today’s environment.
President of Gatorade
Sarah Robb O’Hagan
Soren shows that leaders who look inward to challenge the status quo will be on track to truly change the game.
Kevin Martin
Chief Operating Officer, KQED Public Television & Radio, San Francisco
Soren helped our leadership team assess, design, and build an action plan for further embedding innovation into our culture.
Senior Vice President & Head of Global Talent Development, NBCUniversal
Rebecca Romano
Culture is the key to innovation, and Soren helps leaders assess, frame, and create a sustainable environment for both innovation and growth.
CEO, Best Practices Institute
Louis Carter
Soren’s book, Experiential Intelligence, is a major game-changer for the field of transforming organizations.
Head of Change and Transformation, Cigna
Rachael Orleans
Soren reveals how to create a culture of empowerment and innovation that enables true sustainable growth and engagement.
Group Vice President, HCA Healthcare
Juan Sanchez
Soren artfully blends concrete research with compelling storytelling to clearly show what leads to higher performance as a leader and for your organization.
Vice President of Philanthropy, United Nations Foundation
Valencia Bembry
Soren helps leaders unlock their hidden strengths and those of their teams to drive transformative outcomes.
President & CEO, Ascension Regional Health System
Dr. Stephanie Duggan
Soren knows what it takes to be successful in our rapid paced and constantly changing environment and redefines what all leaders and organizations need to build as competencies for the future.
Chief Technology Officer, Colgate-Palmolive
Pat Verduin, Ph.D.
Soren uses powerful storytelling to take us on a journey to deeply understand our experiences and teach us how to maximize the impact they have on our leadership and business success.
Vice President, Talent & Development, Amazon Web Services
Michael J. Arena
Soren provides a long overdue blueprint to more intentionally access the mindsets, abilities, and know-how gained from your unique life experience.
Chief Marketing Officer of Australia & New Zealand, Accenture
Carrie Smith
Soren’s concept of Experiential Intelligence is the new imperative for unlocking the peak potential of individuals, teams, and organizations.
Senior Vice President, Talent Leaning and Insights, 3M
Kathryn J. Coleman, Ph.D
Dr. Kaplan provides keen insights into how the experiences we have form our current mindsets and an approach for how to gain self-awareness into your unique assets to foster both personal and professional growth.
CEO, American Nurses Association
Dr. Loressa Cole
Soren delivers deep insight into how we show up and perform at work, in our relationships, and life itself.
Chief Learning Officer, ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership
Anne Blouin, CAE
Soren reveals strategies for engaging people in the type of experiential learning that challenges assumptions and leads to breakthroughs.
Director, Global Innovation Center of Excellence, Hershey’s
Deborah Arcoleo
Soren outlines exactly the right principles for creating an organizational mindset that challenges orthodoxies, and seeks out and learns from surprises.
Co-Founder of OpenTable
Glenn Allen
Soren delivers new principles and tools that anyone can apply to their business. He provides the new guide for entrepreneurs and leaders in today’s environment.
President of Gatorade
Sarah Robb O’Hagan
Soren shows that leaders who look inward to challenge the status quo will be on track to truly change the game.
Kevin Martin
Chief Operating Officer, KQED Public Television & Radio, San Francisco
Soren helped our leadership team assess, design, and build an action plan for further embedding innovation into our culture.
Senior Vice President & Head of Global Talent Development, NBCUniversal
Rebecca Romano
Culture is the key to innovation, and Soren helps leaders assess, frame, and create a sustainable environment for both innovation and growth.
CEO, Best Practices Institute
Louis Carter
Soren’s book, Experiential Intelligence, is a major game-changer for the field of transforming organizations.
Head of Change and Transformation, Cigna
Rachael Orleans
Soren reveals how to create a culture of empowerment and innovation that enables true sustainable growth and engagement.
By the end of the program, you’ll have everything you need to confidently grow your consulting business
Monthly Breakdown
Month 1
Build a High-Value Consulting Business
Kickstart your consulting business with a strong foundation that ensures long-term success. This month, you’ll define your business structure, create compelling service offerings, and develop a pricing model that maximizes value and revenue. Learn how to pitch, negotiate, and close deals with confidence using proven proposal and sales techniques. Plus, get access to 100+ consulting templates—PowerPoint decks, Excel models, and Word documents—to streamline your client engagements and establish yourself as a trusted expert from day one.
- Includes unlimited viewing & downloads of self-paced online videos, tools, & resources
- Live Zoom sessions include 1-hour kickoff and 1-hour Q&A
- Define Your Business – Choose your business structure (LLC, corporation, independent contractor) and address insurance and infrastructure requirements.
- Create Service Offerings – Design service packages and a unique client value proposition.
- Define Your Pricing Model – Explore pricing model trade-offs to optimize value and revenue.
- Master Proposals and Sales – Use proven templates to pitch, negotiate, and close deals with confidence.
- Create Your Consulting Process Toolkit – Get 100’s of downloadable PowerPoint, Excel & Word templates to build a customized process toolkit for efficient and effective client delivery.
Month 2
Get High-Value Clients
Attracting the right clients starts with positioning yourself as an expert and making it easy for them to find you. This month, you’ll establish your authority through thought leadership, speaking engagements, and high-impact content. Learn how to build a high-performing website with an SEO strategy that drives inbound leads, and leverage content marketing and social media to engage and convert potential clients. Plus, discover how AI tools can help streamline your marketing, enhance client outreach, and automate key business processes—allowing you to focus on high-value consulting work.
- Includes unlimited viewing & downloads of self-paced online videos, tools, & resources
- Live Zoom sessions include 1-hour best practices lecture and 1-hour Q&A
- Establish Yourself as an Expert – Lean how to develop “thought leadership”, a personal or company brand, speak at events, and appear on podcasts to expand visibility and influence.
- Build a High-Performing Website & SEO Strategy – Define your professional, optimized website to drive client leads, including the analytics to track performance and improve visibility.
- Leverage Content Marketing – Develop impactful white papers, articles, and case studies to attract ideal clients and demonstrate your expertise.
- Utilize Social Media for Pre-Sales Engagement – Create compelling posts, videos, and updates to connect with your audience and build credibility.
- Harness Artificial Intelligence Tools – Use AI to streamline consulting processes, create marketing content, and automate administrative tasks.
Month 3
Grow Your Business
Take your consulting practice to the next level by expanding your network, scaling your processes, and diversifying your revenue streams. This month, you’ll learn how to build strategic partnerships, hire and manage contractors, and develop repeatable frameworks that allow you to serve more clients without increasing your workload. Discover how to enhance your offerings—from workshops to toolkits—so you can generate multiple income streams while delivering even greater value. Finally, use client results to measure success, refine your approach, and ensure long-term, sustainable growth.
- Includes unlimited viewing & downloads of self-paced online videos, tools, & resources
- Live Zoom sessions include 1-hour best practices lecture and 1-hour Q&A
- Expand Your Network Strategically – Learn to build and nurture relationships with peers, clients, and industry leaders to create partnerships and opportunities.
- Hire and Manage Contractors & Employees – Learn how to identify when to scale with contractors versus employees to grow while maintaining flexibility.
- Scale Your Business Processes – Learn to develop repeatable frameworks, templates, and workflows to take on more clients without increasing your workload.
- Diversify and Enhance Offerings – Expand your services to include workshops, toolkits, training programs and more to meet diverse client needs and increase revenue streams.
- Measure Success and Iterate – Use analytics and client feedback to refine your strategies, ensure consistent quality, and scale sustainably.
Hands-On Project
Build Your Consulting Model and Business
Throughout the course, participants will work on a hands-on project that can include:
01.
Developing a comprehensive consulting firm business plan.
02.
Crafting compelling service offerings that create market differentiation.
03.
Creating a marketing strategy that leverages content, SEO, and social media to get new clients.
04.
Building a toolkit for proposals, work statements, project plans, and client deliverables.
05.
Integrating AI tools into consulting offerings and process workflows.
Who Should Join the Master Class?
Aspiring Consultants
People looking to transition into consulting with confidence.
Current Consultants
Professionals who want to refine their approach and scale their practice.
Executives & Entrepreneurs
Leaders who want to expand their influence through consulting.
Enroll Now and Start Creating Your Consulting Future
The Consultant’s Master Class is your chance to learn from one of the world’s leading consultants and build a sustainable, impactful consulting business.
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The next Master Class starts June 1. Spaces are limited.
Only $1,995 for 3 months that will transform your future.
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