How to Find Clients and Sell Your Data Modeling Skills
Expanding your data science business.
Data science consulting is a growing field, as experts provide beneficial advice for a large variety and number of businesses.
One of the primary goals of an independent data consultant is to find clients who will benefit from their unique data modeling and analytical skills. It is really just something a consultant is always working on. Basic business development. This is because clients come and go. Some have short term needs. Some have long term needs. Sometimes we get lucky and get a go-to client who we can help while getting some regular revenue in return.
However, not all businesses will be a good fit, and you may need to make some adjustments to your approach in order to find clients to work with. This stems from the fact that not all businesses or organizations need your specific domain knowledge.
Specific domains of knowledge are areas of expertise that are a natural outcome of your work experience. If you have worked for non-profits in the past, you probably know their specific challenges, vocabulary and characteristics. For example, if you have worked for animal husbandry and fertility firms in the past you have a better grip on the realities of those businesses than the average joe.
