126. Exit Route 2 – The Project-Based Consultant – Higher Income, More Adventure

14/09/2025 33 min
126. Exit Route 2 – The Project-Based Consultant – Higher Income, More Adventure

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What if you could turn your wellness expertise into adventure, freedom, and premium income, without being tied to one property?  That’s exactly what Exit Route 2, the Project-Based Consultant, makes possible. In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of my own early consulting years, when I went from pre-opening to pre-opening across the globe. It was exciting, exhilarating, and exhausting all at the same time. And it was the single best training ground I could have asked for.   This route gave me variety, adventure, and income potential I never imagined, and it can do the same for you, if it’s the right fit.  Here are the 3 things you’ll learn in this episode:  1.- What project-based consulting really looks like The four roles you can step into (pre-opening projects, interim director, renovation support, turnaround assignments). 2.- The pros of this path Variety, accelerated learning, premium pay, and a strong network of contacts. 3.- The hidden challenges The disruptive lifestyle, operational immersion, pipeline stress, and income ceilings you’ll need to plan for. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand whether project-based consulting is your perfect bridge into a consulting career, or a path that may not fit your goals. You’ll also see how this “consulting school in real life” can fast-track your skills, confidence, and credibility as a consultant. _______Are you ready to take wellness to the next level?Here are 2 ways I can help:1️⃣  WHO: Wellness directors who want to join 1% of wellness leaders📌 WHAT: The Wellness Asset AcademyA 10-week online group programme where I guide you through my 7-step ESSENCE framework. Achieve higher pay and secure a genuine seat at the hotel’s big table—so wellness is no longer the most neglected area in the hotel.→  Join the waitlist here.2️⃣  WHO: Owners of small, independent hotels with a strong wellbeing focus📌 WHAT: Asset Builder MentorshipExclusive 6-month 1:1 mentorship programme to master creating a wellness asset, build a proud team, and deliver transformative experiences for your guests.→  Become a steward of true hospitality.💡 Why work with me?I know what works with wellness and I also know what doesn’t. I’ve made the mistakes so you don’t need to – saving you thousands of dollars on bad decisions.✅ #1 best-selling author, global wellness expert ✅ 40+ projects in 20+ countries across Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific ✅ Top brands: Abadía Retuerta, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Accor, Six Senses Resorts & Spas ✅ Interviewed over 150+ hoteliers worldwide