Mic Drop #5: Most Consulting Is a Scam – Here’s Why It’s Failing You

24/02/2025 9 min
Mic Drop #5: Most Consulting Is a Scam – Here’s Why It’s Failing You

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In these ‘Mic Drops,’ I’ll be spotlighting my favourite, most impactful moments from past episodes of No Bollocks with Matt Haycox. These are the moments that hit hardest, offer the most value, and deserve to be heard again.What’s the difference between a consultant, a coach, and a mentor? More importantly—why does it actually matter? In this Mic Drop moment, James Kemp cuts through the industry jargon and exposes the real distinctions between these roles, explaining why most consulting is a waste of time and how execution is the only thing that truly adds value.If you’ve ever wondered whether you should be a coach, consultant, or mentor—or if you’re just sick of seeing overpriced ‘gurus’ peddling nonsense—this bonus episode is for you. James reveals why coaching isn’t scalable, why consultants often fail, and why mentorship is the ultimate business model for high-ticket success.🚀 Listen now and discover the difference between telling people what to do and actually making an impact.Timestamps:0:00 – What really separates consultants, coaches, and mentors0:26 – The consultant myth: Getting paid to do nothing?1:34 – The only reason a consultant is worth hiring2:26 – Why execution beats strategy every time3:36 – Coaches vs Consultants: The brutal truth4:27 – Mentorship: The real path to impact and scale6:13 – Why coaching isn’t scalable (and most coaches fail)7:21 – Showing vs. Telling: The secret to real results8:40 – The biggest takeaway: Making an impact that matters ___________________________________________________________________________________________========================Connect with Matt Haycox, No BS Business Podcast Host & 8-Figure Entrepreneur. I’m Matt Haycox, entrepreneur, investor, and your straight-talking guide to building a business that actually works. I’ve raised over £750M, built (and rebuilt) 8-figure companies, and learned the hard way what it really takes to win. On No Bollocks with Matt Haycox, I cut through the bollocks to bring you raw conversations with 7–8 figure founders, investors, and experts who’ve been there, done it, and got the scars to prove it. No hype, no theory, just actionable strategies you can use today to start, grow, and scale your business. Whether you’re stuck in your 9–5, building your side hustle, or trying to hit your first £100k month, this is your go-to podcast for entrepreneur tips, startup growth strategies, raising capital, building a personal brand, and avoiding the costly mistakes most founders make. 📩 Get Matt’s free business newsletter for weekly strategies, mindset shifts, and behind-the-scenes lessons → https://nobollockswithmatthaycox.beehiiv.com/subscribe ▶ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thematthaycox/ ▶ YouTube – No Bollocks Podcast - YouTube ▶ LinkedIn – https://www.li...

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