Backchannel

Six months of one-on-one mentoring for independent consultants—async, in Slack, with Jonathan.

Attract More Leads • Close More Deals • Increase Your Profits

Stop reading this quote and hire Jonathan. If you’re still not sure, call me and I’ll read this quote to you again.

– Sean Boyce, Founder, NxtStep Consulting

How does Backchannel work?

You get six months of private “our eyes only” direct messages with me in Slack.

You can bring me a proposal you’re about to send, a price you’re unsure about, a tricky client email, or a decision you’re second-guessing, or whatever else, and I’ll help you work through it.

You can ask as many questions as you want, whenever you want—24/7. I’ll get back to you within one business day (but usually faster during business hours).

Jonathan is worse than my old rugby coach. Comfort zone? What comfort zone?! It is great having a sounding board from someone you like AND respect. He fundamentally changed the direction of my future for the better.

– Kevin Whelan

Who is Backchannel designed for?

Backchannel is probably a good fit if you...

✅ Don’t want the noise of a coaching community
✅ Want private answers from me instead of posting questions in a group
✅ Have business questions that are too specific for a course, article, or search
✅ Want advice and perspective from someone who understands the independent consulting business
✅ Want a second opinion before you send the email, quote the price, publish the page, or make the decision
✅ Don’t need a big coaching engagement, but do want a direct line to my thinking

Jonathan - I used your proposal as a template for a job I pitched yesterday. Not only did they LOVE it, they picked the highest priced option and want to put me on retainer after the final project payment. Because of your instruction this month, I had the balls to ask, and the client didn’t bat an eye. Thanks!

— Lisa Ellington

What can I ask in Backchannel?

You can ask me anything you want, but typical topics of discussion include:

How to tell people what you do
How to attract more and better clients
How to write better proposals more quickly
How to respond to discount requests
How to handle tough client situations
How to word sensitive emails and other communications
How to prioritize the time you spend working ON your business
How to stop wasting your time on busy work
How to create protected breathing room in your calendar
How to start migrating from services to products
How to package your expertise at a variety of price points
How to test ideas with minimal effort
How to distinguish opportunities from distractions
How to escape analysis paralysis and actually ship stuff
How to deliver more value without hiring employees
How to say No in a polite but firm way
How to deal with “time vampires”

Amazing talk today, Jonathan! In one fell swoop you have solved a few of my biggest frustrations (niggly scope creep, competing on price, etc.)

— Meredith Eisenberg

I still have questions!

Great! I have answers :-)

Can we talk on the phone/Zoom?

No. Backchannel does not include real-time voice communication.

If you feel the need to have regular calls, my four-month private coaching program would be a better fit.

Is there any outline or structure for the Backchannel engagement?

No. This isn’t a coaching program with a curriculum, homework, or scheduled check-ins. It’s situational mentoring: you contact me when you’re stuck, and we work through whatever is in front of you.

How does Backchannel work from the outset?

After you get access, you can start asking questions in Slack. Bring a decision, draft, question, sticky situation, or idea you want a second opinion on.

You bring the situation. I bring the experience.

What if I can’t start right away?

You can pay any time to secure your spot. Your six months start when I add you to Slack.

What if I’m just starting out with my business?

Yes. Backchannel is a good fit if you’re just starting out. You’ll have an experienced mentor to help you avoid common mistakes and make better decisions as questions come up.

I STILL have questions!

If you have questions that I haven’t answered here, please email me right now at jstark@jonthanstark.com and I’ll reply ASAP.

I highly recommend working with Jonathan, especially if you’re looking to move upmarket, charge for value, and move to a more premium positioning. With small adjustments to how you sell and price your offer thanks to Jonathan, you will see ROI in the thousands (or tens of thousands) on your very next sale.

– Sam Shepler

I would never be where I am now–in this short amount of time–without Jonathan’s assistance. So, the return on investment from that perspective is priceless.

— Katherine P

Jonathan should have a warning label on his head. His advice will shake your world.

— David Trejo

How do I get started with Backchannel?

The fee for Backchannel is $5,500 for six months. One payment. No auto-renewal.

It’s not uncommon for my students to recoup more money than this after working together on a single proposal.

You can get started using the button below but before you decide, let me say this...

An open mind is required. You need to be prepared to change habits, routines, and processes that you’ve been addicted to for years.

Change can be scary. It’s hard for everyone. But if you want things to be better, you have to change something.

If you think you’re ready, here’s the link to get access:

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Not sure?

If you’re not 100% confident that I can help you improve your business AND increase your profitability WITHOUT hiring employees, try a Ditcherville group membership first.

Your questions won’t be private in Ditcherville, but you should get a sense very quickly of whether I can help with your situation.

Space is limited

To ensure high quality and responsiveness, Backchannel is limited to a maximum of 10 participants. Act now to secure your spot.

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