The Expert Shift by Dieter Brandt

Starting Your Consulting Business at 50+

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Starting soon: “From Executive to Entrepreneur”

We’re starting with the webinar “From Executive to Entrepreneur” in about one hour, at 17:00 CET. If building a focused, reliable consulting business is on your agenda for this year, I recommend you join live and ask your burning questions in the Q&A. Join here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8527060...

Jan 29, 2026

Before today’s webinar: a quick thought for you

Today is the day. As you get ready for the webinar “From Executive to Entrepreneur” on Thursday at 17:00 CET, I’d like to give you a short lens for the session. Over the past years, we’ve spoken with hundreds of senior executives who were about going independent or who started already 1 or 2 yea...

Jan 29, 2026

Don’t miss your first step toward independence

Tomorrow is your chance to take the first step that could change your career — and your professional freedom. Your transition doesn't happen overnight Most executives don’t wake up one morning and suddenly decide: “Today, I’m going independent.” A real transition takes time. You need space to ex...

Jan 28, 2026

Why I started on social media too late and what I'd do differently today

Dear reader, Let me share something personal. For many years, LinkedIn was not part of my daily routine.Not because I didn’t believe in visibility — but because I didn’t need it. I was busy. Corporate leadership roles. International responsibility.Meetings, clients, travel. No posts.No audience.N...

Jan 24, 2026

You Don't Want Success in 5 Years. You Want It Now.

The fastest path from executive to premium consultant — without unnecessary detours I’ve read 100+ business books.Attended 400+ webinars.Built and run my own consulting business for more than 10 years.Built and run an international network of industry experts.And spoken with 1,000+ executives pre...

Jan 17, 2026

Join Our Webinar for Senior Executives Transitioning to Consulting

We noticed that the previous link for our webinar “From Executive to Entrepreneur” wasn’t working properly. You can now register directly here: https://caerus.academy/webinar/ This webinar is designed specifically for senior executives who want to build a consulting, interim, or advisory busine...

Jan 13, 2026

I will succeed. And there is no possibility of failure

When I left corporate life to build my own consulting business, I made one decision that changed everything: There was no Plan B. Not emotionally.Not operationally.Not in my calendar.And that forced a very different way of thinking. The real problem is not courage. It's focus. Most senior execu...

Jan 10, 2026

Your first offer for 2026: Why ‘more services’ lower your price

A simple reset to stop sounding generic and start getting paid like an expert. Early January has a funny pattern. Executives who have spent decades making complex things happen suddenly sit down with a blank page, consider what they could offer as an independent consultant and try to answer one ...

Jan 03, 2026

Before 2026 Starts: The Quiet Exit Plan You Can Build Without Announcing Anything

A private, low-risk plan for executives who want options before they make announcements. If you’re reading this with a full calendar, a strong title, and the quiet feeling that “something has to change,” you’re in good company. This feeling often shows up after you’ve built a successful career. L...

Dec 27, 2025

The most important person in your career shift isn't your boss.

Career shifts succeed when they are shared, understood, and prepared for together — not when they are carried alone. The first real alignment happens at home, long before a business plan, a website, or a client conversation ever takes shape. You can present a business case to a board.You can expl...

Dec 20, 2025

What If It Works?

The Question That Keeps You Up at Night If you’re a senior executive thinking about starting your own consulting business, you’ve probably asked yourself: What if I fail?What if no one hires me?What if I can’t find clients?What if I run out of money? When I left corporate life after decades of st...

Dec 13, 2025

Trust Is Not Scalable

…but you can build it faster than ever before. Last week, a reader asked me: “Dieter, how did you build trust when you launched your consulting business — especially after 20 years abroad?” A great question. And an even better opportunity to show you how trust is built today, not only how I di...

Dec 06, 2025

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