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Most businesses blend in. Alissa Bickar helps entrepreneurs stand out by turning their personal stories into powerful trust-building tools.



In a world full of noise, facts and features don’t stick—feelings do. This week on Knack 4 Business, we welcome Alissa Bickar, founder of The Consultress (https://www.theconsultress.com/) , to unpack how authentic storytelling can unlock client connection and long-term loyalty.


With 20+ years in business consulting, entrepreneurship, and financial services, Alissa reveals how she helps professionals turn business interactions into meaningful conversations. She walks us through her proprietary SIMPLE framework—a blend of business strategy and personal evolution—built to help you cut through the market clutter and magnetize the clients who actually get you.


This conversation isn't just inspiring—it’s tactical. You’ll learn how to uncover the “rocky road” in your story, avoid commoditization, and confidently align your personal growth with your brand message.


 


Key Topics Covered:

• Why most introductions kill curiosity—and what to say instead
• How to become unforgettable in a crowded industry
• The SIMPLE Framework (Strategy, Implementation, Metrics, Partnership, Leadership, Empowerment)
• Why being vulnerable creates trust in high-ticket service markets
• The real reason your marketing isn’t converting
• How to reframe your obstacles as brand-defining transformation
• Metrics that actually measure meaning—not just money
• The decision matrix and networking scorecard tools
• Building a brand that balances grace and grit

Alissa shares real examples from coaching clients, her own entrepreneurial journey, and how mentors shaped her philosophy. Plus, you’ll hear the story behind The Consultress—a brand born from finding balance between “hug and hustle.”


Whether you’re stuck in the noise, struggling to convert leads, or just tired of sounding like everyone else, this episode offers clarity, creativity, and courage.


 


Guest Info:
👩‍💼Alissa Bickar
Founder, The Consultress
🌐 Website: theconsultress.com (https://www.theconsultress.com/)
🔗 LinkedIn: Alissa Bickar (  / alissabickar  )
📺 YouTube: Watch the full interview (   • 5 Simple Secrets to Captivating Clients wi...  )


Want to connect with Alissa directly? DM her on LinkedIn or book a free clarity session.


 


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💼 Melanie Webber (  / melanie-webber-879806128  )
🎯 Wayne Pratt (  / prattwayne  ) from Motive8U Inc (https://motive8u.ca/)


 


Connect With the Hosts:
🎤 Bernie Franzgrote (https://link.v1ce.co.uk/berniefranzgrote)
🎤 Wayne Pratt (  / prattwayne  )


📧 Reach out: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])  
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Call to Action:
If something in this episode sparked an idea, a question, or a story of your own—drop us a comment or send a message. We'd love to hear how you use personal storytelling in your business.


💬 Tell us your biggest takeaway from the episode in the comments
🔗 Reach out to Alissa directly
📧 Or connect with us anytime at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])






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