The Consulting Playbook: From idea to first client with Dexter Zhuang
You have the expertise. You have the drive. But when it comes to turning your skills into a profitable consulting business, you’re stuck.
Where do you start?
How do you attract the right clients?
How do you price your services confidently (without second-guessing yourself)?
If these questions sound familiar, you’re not alone. Many aspiring consultants and solopreneurs struggle with these challenges. The good news? There’s a clear, structured way to navigate them.
Join us for an exclusive hybrid workshop with Dexter Zhuang, the founder of Portfolio Path and a former operator at Dropbox and Xendit who has supported many professionals successfully transition into consulting and fractional services. In this session, Dexter will break down the technical aspects of launching and scaling your business—from identifying your niche to setting prices that reflect your value.
Who is this for?
Professionals considering a move into consulting or fractional work
Early-stage consultants or fractionals struggling with market fit and pricing
Side hustlers looking to turn their expertise into a sustainable revenue stream
What’s in it for you?
✅ A structured approach to identifying your niche and ideal clients
✅ Practical insights on attracting and retaining clients
✅ A clear, objective framework for pricing your services
✅ Confidence in marketing yourself and reaching out to potential clients
✅ Hands-on application of concepts so you can start taking action immediately
Format
📌 Hour 1 (Online Session): Sharing & Q&A with Dexter
Deep dive into the key pillars of starting and scaling a consulting business
📌 Hour 2 (In-Person Workshop): Hands-on Application – Implement the strategies in real-time with guided exercises
Limited to 15 attendees. Secure your spot now!
Speaker Bio
Dexter Zhuang is a growth strategist, entrepreneur, and advisor who helps professionals and startups scale their impact. As the founder of Growth Engine Labs and a former operator at Dropbox and Retool, Dexter has built systems for sustainable growth, guided numerous consultants in structuring their businesses, and written extensively on personal branding and career transitions. His insights have been featured in major publications, and he has coached hundreds of professionals in making strategic career moves.
Whether you’re in the early stages of consulting or refining your existing model, this workshop will give you the clarity and confidence to move forward with purpose.
This event is hosted by Kali Club - a community that supports their members to intentionally design a life they wish to live, and provide frameworks and accountability to take action.
This event is part of our monthly series of providing workshops around career, relationships, health, and hobbies.
Ticket cost covers the materials, a drink, and light snacks served during the workshop.