Amy Varga – Episode 39

Tim Chaten

February 26, 2019

Amy Varga is the president of the Varga Group. Learn about her background as a fundraiser and a university professor to future fundraisers. We also dive into how she determined what services to offer and how to create a successful and profitable consultancy. Amy is a very thoughtful business owner and shares some invaluable information for those looking to start their own business.

Learn more about The Varga Group at www.TheVargaGroup.com.

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Topic Timestamps
• Introduction [00:00]
• Introducing Amy Varga [01:41]
• How’d you develop the list of services you offer? [02:18]
• Why is board development a passion of yours? [03:01]
• Teaching future fundraisers [03:52]
• What were the style of the classes? [05:06]
• What organizations did you work for prior to starting your business? [06:30]
• What were the biggest lessons from those years working at nonprofits? [07:03]
• What was year 1 like? [08:26]
• How long did it take for you to go full time? [10:45]
• Any past students that are now clients? [11:16]
• Have you had to adjust your pricing? [12:14]
• How do you onboard new clients? [13:00]
• How do you sell yourself? [13:53]
• Outsourcing work? [18:54]
• Writing [19:43]
• Your monthly newsletter [19:58]
• Social Media [20:54]
• How much of your work is done onsite with the client? [21:36]
• What tools and apps do you use? [22:30]
• What’s your typical schedule like? [23:41]
• Podcast Exclusive Offer – Free Audiobook [24:38]
• Lightning Round [25:18]
• Where can people find more info? [27:26]

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