Hey everyone ๐
Quick question: How many hours did you waste last month on prospects who never converted?
If you're like most consultants here, probably 20-30 hours. Discovery calls that turn into free consulting sessions. Proposals that get ghosted. "Let me check with my boss" conversations that go nowhere.
I just finished building something to fix this: The Consultant's Qualification Framework.
What it is: A hybrid Sandler-MEDDPICC qualification system specifically adapted for business consultants (not product sales). It helps you figure out in conversation #1 or #2 whether a prospect can actually hire youโor if they're just mining your expertise.
What it includes: โ
Complete qualification worksheet (8 key dimensions) โ
Step-by-step "how to use it" guide โ
Direct budget conversation scripts โ
30-day implementation roadmap โ
Red flags and qualification decision framework
The promise:
- Save 20-30 hours/month by qualifying out bad fits early
- Increase close rate from 20-30% to 60-70%+ on qualified deals
- Stop competing on price, start positioning as advisor
- Set clear boundaries, prevent scope creep
But real talkโthis only works if you:
- Use it on EVERY prospect (no exceptions)
- Have the courage to walk away from prospects who don't qualify
- Trust the process even when it feels uncomfortable at first
Who this is for: Established consultants (3+ years) who are busy but not profitable enough. If you're brand new and need volume/practice, this isn't for you yet.
I'm sharing it here first before it goes into the main Business OS vault.
Grab it here: [link]
Questions for the community:
- What's your current qualification process? (or do you wing it like most of us?)
- Have you tried Sandler or MEDDPICC before? What worked/didn't work?
- What's the worst "tire-kicker" story you've got?
Would love feedback on the framework if anyone uses it this week. Tell me what's unclear or what doesn't work in real conversations.
โGareth
P.S. - If this helps you walk away from even ONE unqualified prospect this month, it's already paid for itself in time saved.