How to Avoid Giving Away Consultative Services as a Throw-In?
From Hit Subscribe Freelancer Q&A by Erik Dietrich
September 10, 2025 · 22 min · Episode 92
About this episode
This episode discusses how to manage client expectations regarding bundled services in consulting.
Sometimes a client is looking for labor and expects you to bundle in the strategic piece. For instance, they expect architecture to come along with a software development project. How to handle this? Join us to learn more. View this podcast as a video on YouTube. Links of the week: Enov8 recently published a take on application portfolio management best practices, for you enterprise fans. Spin has a round-up of the top SSPM vendors, if you're in the market. I just recently learned that Industry 4 is a thing, and what it is, thanks to Influx's glossary. If you're looking for help with Ansible tags, Netbox Labs has an introductory guide to the subject.
People in this episode
Host: Erik Dietrich
Topics covered
- consultative services
- client expectations
- software development
- strategic planning
- application portfolio management
- SSPM vendors
- Industry 4
Keywords
- consultative services
- client expectations
- software development
- strategic piece
- application portfolio management
- SSPM vendors
- Industry 4
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Enov8, Spin, Influx, Netbox Labs
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