What Consulting Actually Looks Like

When people hear the word consultant, they often imagine someone in a suit, delivering a slideshow full of buzzwords, and then disappearing just in time for the real work to begin.

That’s not me.

Firth Consulting was never meant to be about coming in with all the answers. It’s about listening, noticing, asking good questions, and helping people take the next step—even if they’re not exactly sure what the next step is yet.

Sometimes consulting looks like mapping out a full-blown marketing strategy. Other times, it’s helping someone write an email they’ve been avoiding for weeks. It might mean auditing their operations systems, or just standing next to them while they sort through what’s working and what’s not. It’s thoughtful. It’s collaborative. And most of all, it’s human.

What I’ve found is that most people aren’t looking for a guru—they just want someone to help them cut through the noise. Someone who can say, “Hey, here’s what I see. Want to figure it out together?”

That’s what I love doing.

Whether I’m supporting a small business, helping a nonprofit team get their footing, or partnering with someone who’s been wearing every hat for too long, the work always starts in the same place: connection. From there, we build systems, solve problems, and move forward—one intentional step at a time.

So no, I don’t have a slideshow.
But I do have a lot of heart, a sharp eye for detail, and a genuine love for helping people get unstuck.

And honestly? That feels like exactly the kind of consultant I want to be.