Article Summary
November in The Consultants Room brings practical support for growing your consulting business, with sessions on follow-up strategies, insights from an experienced consultant, and building AI agents. Explore ways to get more from Tuesday working sessions, connect with fellow members, and try the Scope Optimizer before free access ends December 1.
TCR’s New Scope Optimizer Tool – Free Trial Ends November 31st
The TCR Scope Optimizer tool is live as a free two-month trial to all TCR community members! Take advantage of it for the next month as you write your next scopes and proposals.
What Happens After the Two Month Free Trial?
Beginning December 1, 2026, the Scope Optimizer will be available as a second tier membership product for an additional $20 per month.
What Does the Scope Optimizer Do?
Vague or open-ended deliverables.
Missing assumptions or dependencies.
Unclear timelines or milestones.
Weak boundaries around what is and isn't included.
Areas where scope creep may show up.
Pricing that may be misaligned with the work described.
Opportunities to tighten the SOW before sending it to a client.
(NOTE: The Scope Optimizer does not provide legalese, and is not a replacement for an attorney.)
If you’re interested in joining The Consultants Room - now is the time to take advantage of free access to the Scope Optimizer!
Working Sessions
Make sure you join us each Tuesday for our weekly group session where we work through community member questions in real time and share insights and perspectives with each other. Hosted and moderated by Paula, these sessions are an opportunity for members to work through business development problems ranging from brand messaging and positioning, to scoping, pricing, and client acquisition. Members at every stage of the journey can benefit from the insights and experience of the community.
Get More From Your Weekly Sessions
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Share a specific challenge and a little context about what you’ve tried.
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Your experience may help another member move forward.
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Someone else’s question may lead to an insight you can apply.
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Try something from the discussion and share what you learn.
Monthly Webinar Series
From pricing, to landing clients, to contracts, and positioning, The Consultants Room Webinar Series tackles the issues, problems, opportunities, and processes that make the foundation of a successful consulting business. Each month, TCR members have live or recorded access to one webinar hosted by Paula and one webinar moderated by Paula, featuring an industry expert. During the live presentation, community members are encouraged to bring their questions for the Q&A that wraps each session.
TCR members have unlimited, on-demand access to the full library of webinars. This content is designed to provide the information that our members want and need to grow their businesses, and we welcome suggestions for future topics.
November 4, 2026: Follow-up Magic for Wins, Referrals, and Relationships with Annie Franceschi
Back by popular demand! Annie will be back with us with a follow-on to her positioning webinar earlier this year. In this session we will learn follow-up strategies to land clients, referrals, and build strong and lasting relationships.
November 12, 2026: Ask Me Anything with Michael Keen
Michael Keen has been running his consulting business for nearly 15 years and is a wealth of knowledge. He and Paula will sit down and talk shop and field questions from the group.
November 19, 2026: Building AI Agents To Run Your Business with Mo Ezderman
Mo is going to impart his wisdom and expertise on leveraging AI to support our consulting businesses because as solo business owners, having the right systems in place is really important. Mo is a Fractional AI Leader.
The Community Feed
One of the primary benefits of joining The Consultants Room is the networking and feedback that happens between members. The social feed is where connections get made, job opportunities get shared, and hard-won advice is freely given.
Explore the various subtopic channels to find the information and the community you’re looking for. Channels range from Wins to Opportunities, to Building Your Business and Functional Area Networking. Members bring in proposals for feedback, compare notes on scoping and pricing, ask how others are handling a tricky client situation, share opportunities, and make referrals.
Recently, one member referred another into a significant project and that member brought the proposal back into the community for review before sending it out. These channels are where we learn and benefit from each other.
Remember - the more you engage, the more you benefit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s happening in The Consultants Room in November 2026?
November includes Tuesday working sessions, ongoing community discussions, and three webinars: “Follow-up Magic for Wins, Referrals, and Relationships” with Annie Franceschi on November 4; “Ask Me Anything” with Michael Keen on November 12; and “Building AI Agents To Run Your Business” with Mo Ezderman on November 19.
How can I get more from the weekly working sessions?
Bring a specific question and a little context about what you’ve already tried. Share your experience, listen for ideas you can apply, and choose a next step to put into practice. You can also attend to listen and learn without bringing a question.
What does the Scope Optimizer help with?
The Scope Optimizer reviews scopes of work and proposals for vague deliverables, missing assumptions, unclear timelines, weak boundaries, potential scope creep, and pricing risks. It helps you clarify the business details before sending a scope to a client. It does not replace legal advice from an attorney.
Can I use the Scope Optimizer if I don’t have a client scope yet?
Yes. Try it with a practice scope to learn how to define deliverables, boundaries, timelines, and pricing assumptions before preparing proposals for future clients.
When does the Scope Optimizer free trial end?
Free access for all TCR community members continues through November 30, 2026. Beginning December 1, the Scope Optimizer will be available through a second membership tier for an additional $20 per month.
Can members watch webinars after the live session?
Yes. TCR members have unlimited, on-demand access to the webinar library, so they can watch recordings and revisit topics as their businesses develop.
How can I connect with other TCR members between sessions?
Participate in community feed channels such as Wins, Opportunities, Building Your Business, and Functional Area Networking. Members use these spaces to ask questions, share referrals, discuss client situations, and get feedback on proposals, scoping, and pricing.