Cansulta on The Startup Talk Podcast

Alexandra Kapelos-Peters, the founder of Cansulta joins the Startup Coach for this Startup Talk Podcast interview. Cansulta is a platform that makes it easy for individuals and businesses to find and book consultations with vetted experts in a variety of industries. During the interview, Alexandra shares the inspiration behind starting Cansulta, how it differs from other consulting platforms, and the process of finding and booking a consultation. She also talks about the challenges faced while building and scaling the business, future plans, and the team behind Cansulta. This is a must-watch for anyone looking to start their own consulting platform or for those looking for an easier way to access expert advice. Cansulta Links: Website: https://www.cansulta.com/ Blog: https://www.cansulta.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cansulta/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cansultacom Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/cansulta YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cansulta Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cansulta Show Notes: Introduction of guest, Alexandra Kapelos-Peters, founder of Cansulta Explanation of what Cansulta is and how it differs from other consulting platforms on the market We’re AirBNB + Match + Upwork + Etsy combined for consulting—an online platform for businesses to access the expertise of vetted professionals, easily & affordably. We’re consulting for the modern era How we’re different:  Everyone is vetted; we accept <20% of applicants Consultants set their own prices & can make custom offers No hidden fees, no overhead Flexible! Collaborate as-needed: by the hour, task, project, team. Our Benefits page (https://www.cansulta.com/benefits/) explains more about how we’re different  Discussion on the inspiration behind starting Cansulta and the problem it solves Business leaders lack the time, knowledge, and resources to tackle every problem and opportunity. It’s difficult and expensive to find available, trustworthy and effective consultants to help  Big businesses & enterprises have in-house teams or support from large consultancies, but startups and SMEs don’t have the same resources Every business deserves to benefit from the transformative impacts of great strategy, direction, advice, and consulting from reliable experts and those who have “been there, done that” Cansulta bridges that gap, provides access, makes it easy & affordable to get support Walkthrough of the process of finding and booking a consultation on Cansulta Our “How it Works” page explains the simple steps for clients and consultants to work together: https://www.cansulta.com/how-it-works/  Information on how experts on the platform are vetted and qualified It’s an intense process, arguably as rigorous or more than securing a full-time position! Steps include: resume screening, recorded video interview, Case Study with live presentation, references from previous clients, legal/financial compliance. Sharing of success stories of clients who have used Cansulta to solve a problem or grow their business Explanation of the benefits for independent consultants who use the platform We handle the “front end” (sales & marketing) and the “back end” (billing & payment) so that consultants can focus on what they do best: helping clients! Discussion of challenges faced while building and scaling Cansulta Many see consulting as a luxury, premium, or nice-to-have service; but really, it’s a critical component that can impact the ultimate success or failure of any venture Mention of industries and areas of expertise currently represented on Cansulta We’re industry-agnostic and support all business areas Currently we have a very strong roster of experienced startup, marketing, strategy, operations, HR and leadership consultants and deep expertise in charity/nonprofit, law/legal, pharma & healthcare, banking/fintech/insurance, food & beverage,