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    Michael Zipursky

    Michael Zipursky is a prolific author and educator focusing on the operational and marketing aspects of independent consulting, helping solo consultants win high-value clients.

    #14 Independent Consulting
    23CiteRank

    How AI engines see them

    Recognized by 5 of 5 measured engines. Updated 2026-10-26

    All five engines describe Michael Zipursky as CEO and co-founder of Consulting Success, working with his cousin Sam Zipursky to help independent consultants and small firms. They agree on his focus on positioning, value-based pricing, and client acquisition, and on his past clients such as Panasonic and Dow Jones. Perplexity adds his podcast and books, and notes the biography claims are self-reported. Gemini adds the solo versus firm builder paths. Every engine names him. The pages cited most are consultingsuccess.com, along with umbrex.com, buzzsprout.com, and lucidmeetings.com.

    • ChatGPTNamed in 8 answers

      ChatGPT says he is CEO and co-founder of Consulting Success, helping independent consultants with positioning, client acquisition through conversations, and value-based pricing.

      Known for
      • helping consultants build businesses
      • value-based pricing
      • referral-based client acquisition
    • GeminiNamed in 5 answers

      Gemini describes him as an author and coach who helps solo consultants scale practices or grow into boutique firms through pricing, marketing, and client acquisition.

      Known for
      • coaching independent consultants
      • value-based marketing and sales
      • solo to firm builder paths
    • Google AI ModeNamed in 6 answers

      Google AI Mode says he co-founded Consulting Success and teaches that good consultants get clients while great consultants build businesses, favoring conversations over complex marketing.

      Known for
      • building consulting businesses
      • conversations over marketing funnels
      • lean profitable solo models
    • PerplexityNamed in 3 answers

      Perplexity describes him as CEO and co-founder of Consulting Success, an author, speaker, and podcast host teaching positioning, offer design, pricing, and client acquisition.

      Known for
      • teaching commercial side of consulting
      • Consulting Success Podcast host
      • author of Consulting Success book
    • CopilotNot named

      Copilot says he is CEO and co-founder of Consulting Success and author of several books, coaching thousands of solo consultants and boutique firm owners.

      Known for
      • coaching solo consultants
      • author of The Elite Consulting Mind
      • value-based pricing and proposals

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    • #14Independent Consultingof 37
      Named in 19 answers

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      Website and daily insights
      jonathanstark.com7 citations
    2. 2
      Website and resources
      alanweiss.com6 citations
    3. 3
      Website: Consulting Success
      consultingsuccess.com5 citations

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    • Who should I follow to learn about independent consulting?

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