As a consultant, every lead matters. One client win could mean a $5,000, $10,000 or even $30,000 deal. Which means your content shouldn’t just exist to keep your feed active and blend in with everyone else.
Instead, it should work like an elite salesperson that attracts attention, builds trust and guides prospects. Yet far too many consultants treat content like an afterthought: a random post here or a reshared article there instead of a growth tool that feeds their pipeline.
That’s a problem. Because today’s consulting prospects aren’t looking for “thoughts” or quick tips. They want clarity. They want proof. And they’re not willing to hunt for it. The good news? You don’t need to start from scratch or become a full-time influencer. With the right strategy, your content can go from scattered noise to a consistent system that produces revenue.
Here are 5 proven content fixes to make that happen.
1. Build Content Around Pain Points (Not Platitudes)
Most consultants fall into the trap of posting vague tips or industry buzzwords. It feels safe. But safe content doesn’t sell. If your posts aren’t tied directly to the real problems prospects are facing every day, they’ll scroll right past.
Your content should always start with pain: missed growth targets, leadership misalignment, low employee retention, poor financial visibility. When you speak directly to these issues, your ideal clients feel seen and they lean in. Most of all, you become someone they trust.
Consulting Marketing Action Steps:
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Make a list of the top 5 challenges clients hire you for
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Build your content pillars around those specific problems
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Audit your last 10 posts. Do they tie back to real client pain?
Consulting Content Fix #1: Make sure your posts address problems your target audience faces instead of vague “thought leadership.” The more specific, the better.
2. Create a Simple Content Funnel
Random content disappears in 48 hours. Strategic content moves people from awareness to action. That means having a funnel: bite-sized posts attract attention, deeper resources engage and case studies or offers convert.
Without a funnel, you’re always starting from zero. With one, each post builds momentum, pulling prospects closer to working with you.
Consulting Marketing Action Steps:
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Use short LinkedIn posts to spark interest
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Repurpose those posts into longer blog articles or email lessons
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End each piece with a next step: “Read the full case study,” “Download the framework”, etc.
Consulting Content Fix #2: Treat your content like a journey, not a one-off. Make sure there is a logical pathway from one piece of content to the next.
3. Make Case Studies the Real Star
Nothing sells consulting like proof of results. Yet most consultants bury case studies on a lonely page of their website. That’s a wasted opportunity.
Case studies should be the backbone of your content. Break them down into smaller stories, turn results into graphics and use them as social proof in multiple formats. When prospects see your track record everywhere, they stop asking if you can deliver and start asking how soon you can start.
Consulting Marketing Action Steps:
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Turn client successws into at least 3 pieces of content
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Focus on tangible outcomes, not just your specific process
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Put numbers front and center: “Reduced churn 32% in 90 days”
Consulting Content Fix #3: Build your content strategy around case studies and results, not just opinions. Feature these as much as possible.
4. Leverage Email as Your Conversion Channel
Social media is great for visibility. But email is where deals close. Unlike LinkedIn, you own your email list and no algorithm can take it away.
If you’re not collecting emails and nurturing them with regular content, you’re leaving money on the table. Email lets you go deeper, follow up consistently and make direct offers without fighting for attention.
Consulting Marketing Action Steps:
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Offer a free guide or checklist in exchange for email signups
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Send a weekly value-packed email tied to your content pillars
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Include a clear CTA in every email: book a call, download a resource or reply
Consulting Content Fix #4: Build your list and use it. Email is the bridge between attention and sales. Offer a free resource in exchange for contact information and let people know what to expect.
5. Repurpose Like a Pro
The biggest excuse consultants give for not creating content is time. But the best content marketers aren’t creating more, they’re repurposing smarter.
A single webinar can fuel a month of content: short video clips, LinkedIn posts, email lessons and a blog. One client win can be turned into a testimonial, a case study and a visual before-and-after. Repurposing saves time while making your expertise impossible to ignore.
Consulting Marketing Action Steps:
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Pick one anchor piece of content per month (like a webinar)
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Break it into at least 5 smaller pieces across different formats
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Schedule them to drip out consistently over the month using automation
Consulting Content Fix #5: Stop reinventing the wheel. Multiply the impact of what you’re already creating.
Bonus: Use Paid Ads to Accelerate What Works
Organic posting is important, but it can only reach so far. If you’ve got content that’s already winning, then double down using paid ads. Whether that’s a case study post with lots of engagement, or a lead magnet that gets downloads, add fuel to the fire.
Target the decision-makers you want to work with. Retarget people who’ve visited your site. Paid amplification is about putting your strongest proof in front of the right eyes faster.
Consulting Marketing Action Steps:
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Start with $10–$50 per day on LinkedIn or Meta
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Promote your best-performing post or lead magnet
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Retarget website visitors with case studies or testimonials
Consulting Content Bonus Fix: Don’t waste ad spend testing random content. Amplify what’s already proven.
Random Posting Doesn’t Build Pipelines. Strategy Does.
Random content feels good in the moment. However, strategic content compounds into booked business and revenue you can see on your P&L. But if you’re like most consultants, you don’t have the time to keep up with the latest marketing trends.
That’s where Slamdot’s 20 years of experience comes in. We help
consultants stop winging it and start building content systems that drive ROI. From websites that convert to content funnels that nurture, we turn your expertise into a lead engine.
Take CFO Leverage, for example. They came to us needing a website refresh. We didn’t just give them a better design: we built them a platform that showcases expertise, builds trust and generates opportunities. That’s what happens when you align digital marketing with business growth.
If you’re ready to move beyond scattered posts and start building a content strategy that produces revenue, let’s talk. We’ll show you where your marketing is leaking leads and how to fix it!
