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Ever feel like your winding career path is something you need to explain away? In traditional job markets, moving across different sectors, industries, and roles was often frowned upon. But in the world of public health consulting, that zig-zag journey is actually your greatest competitive moat. In this episode of Public Health Entrepreneurs, host Dr. Charlotte Huntley breaks down the powerful concept of the "Bookshelf of Experience". Imagine an expansive bookshelf behind your desk where every single job, internship, sector, project, and community you have served represents a dedicated book. When you land a client contract, you do not just bring generic solutions—you pull specific reference books off your shelf to solve complex population health challenges with an unmatched perspective. Tune in to discover how to inventory your past experiences, reposition your background, and leverage your diverse skill set to build impactful business strategies. Resources ▶️ Website https://PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com ▶️ Stay connected. Subscribe to our email list

Ever noticed a critical gap in a public health program or community but felt powerless to solve it from inside your job role? In this episode of Public Health Entrepreneurs, host Dr. Charlotte Huntley, PhD, MPH shares how experienced public health professionals can break free from workplace constraints and build businesses that address population health needs. Drawing from her 25 years of experience across healthcare, public health, and entrepreneurship, Dr. Huntley provides a practical roadmap to turn your domain expertise into a viable consulting offer without waiting for institutional permission or grant funding. Resources ▶️ Website https://PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com ▶️ Stay connected. Subscribe to our email list

Your job title is only a fraction of what you bring to the table. In this episode of Public Health Entrepreneurs, Dr. Charlotte Huntley, PhD, MPH, dives into the fundamental truth that your expertise belongs to you. Every report you have drafted, every community you have served, and every topic you have researched contributes to a cumulative body of knowledge that travels with you into every role and entrepreneurial venture you choose. Whether you are launching a new consulting firm or refining an established business, Dr. Huntley outlines how to inventory your skills, separate personal judgment from employer property, and package your unique background into solutions that organizations eagerly pay for. Tune in to reconnect with your core purpose and learn how to earn a good living while doing good work. Resources ▶️ Website https://PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com ▶️ Stay connected. Subscribe to our email list

Most standard business advice assumes you have unlimited time, boundless energy, and zero life obligations. But what happens when you are balancing caregiving, a demanding full-time career, or unexpected health transitions alongside your consulting practice? In this episode of Public Health Entrepreneurs, Dr. Charlotte Huntley breaks down why planning around an arbitrary target is a recipe for chronic overwhelm and burnout. Drawing on over 25 years of healthcare and entrepreneurial experience, Dr. Huntley explains how to shift away from idealized calendar templates and map your business model around your actual weekly capacity. Whether you are currently navigating a season that calls for steady client maintenance or gearing up for strategic expansion, this conversation will help you construct a business framework you can sustain and follow for the long haul. Resources ▶️ Website https://PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com ▶️ Stay connected. Subscribe to our email list

Saying yes to everything is how you got your business off the ground, but protecting your time and energy is what keeps you growing. In this episode of Public Health Entrepreneurs, Dr. Charlotte Huntley dives into why scaling a sustainable business requires making deliberate choices about where your capacity goes. As your venture matures, knowing what to say no to becomes just as vital as knowing what to accept. Tune in to discover practical strategies for updating your decision criteria, avoiding the trap of being stretched thin, and actively managing your professional capacity like a budget. Resources ▶️ Website https://PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com ▶️ Stay connected. Subscribe to our email list

Hearing "Let me think about it" can stop any entrepreneur in their tracks. But what if hesitation isn't actually a rejection? In this episode of Public Health Entrepreneurs, Dr. Charlotte Huntley breaks down what really happens when a prospect hesitates during a sales conversation. Instead of scrambling to offer a quick discount or filling the silence with nervous justifications, discover how to uncover the true cause of client hesitation, protect your pricing by reshaping project scope, and lead prospects to a definitive decision. If you want to turn stalled conversations into clear, confident agreements, this episode gives you the exact conversational framework you need. Resources ▶️ Website https://PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com ▶️ Stay connected. Subscribe to our email list

Ever had a great discovery call that felt energizing and aligned, only for it to lead absolutely nowhere? Most entrepreneurs do not lose clients because the initial conversation went badly—they lose them because nothing happened after it. In this episode of Public Health Entrepreneurs, Dr. Charlotte Huntley breaks down the critical space between a warm conversation and an engaged client. Drawing from 25 years in healthcare, public health, and entrepreneurship, Dr. Huntley explains why converting leads is a learnable skill rather than an innate personality trait. You will discover why vague, friendly sign-offs cost you business, how to reframe follow-up fears, and how to close deals naturally without awkward sales pitches. Resources ▶️ Website https://PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com ▶️ Stay connected. Subscribe to our email list

Somewhere along the line, many of us learned that saying yes to unpaid work was the safest way to build traction. But working for free isn't automatically wrong, and charging isn't automatically right—the real difference comes down to whether an unpaid opportunity is a deliberate business decision or an automatic reaction driven by guilt, discomfort, or habit. In this episode of Public Health Entrepreneurs, Dr. Charlotte Huntley breaks down how founders and consultants can stop giving away their expertise by default and start using unpaid engagements strategically to fill their pipeline with ideal clients. Discover the exact questions to ask before saying yes, how to keep your pipeline full without derailing client delivery, and how to spot invitations that masquerade as "exposure" but never convert. Resources ▶️ Website https://PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com ▶️ Stay connected. Subscribe to our email list

If you have been putting in the work to build your business and wondering why it is taking so long, this episode is exactly what you need to hear. Dr. Charlotte Huntley explains why building a business from the ground up takes longer than most expect and reassures early-stage founders that slow progress is completely normal. Tune in to discover three practical strategies to help you stay the course, maintain momentum, and recognize the true growth of your business. Resources ▶️ Website https://PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com ▶️ Stay connected. Subscribe to our email list

Do you have a voice in your head telling you that you aren't capable or ready to grow your public health business? In this episode of Public Health Entrepreneurs, Dr. Charlotte H. Huntley dives into the internal stories we tell ourselves and how they directly impact the way we show up and what we are willing to try. If you struggle with limiting beliefs or self-doubt when it comes to things like raising your rates or reaching out to potential clients, this episode provides actionable steps to overcome those mental roadblocks. Tune in to discover three practical strategies to identify, challenge, and replace the false narratives that are holding you back from your true potential. Resources ▶️ Website https://PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com ▶️ Stay connected. Subscribe to our email list

Have you hit a wall in your business growth because you are bogged down by scheduling and emails? You are not alone. In this episode of Public Health Entrepreneurs, Dr. Charlotte H. Huntley tackles the tricky transition from solo founder to building a team. Discover the undeniable signs that you are the bottleneck in your business and learn why your first hire does not have to break the bank. If you are ready to scale your impact and get back to the high-level work you love, this episode is your roadmap to successfully hiring your first assistant. Resources ▶️ Website https://PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com ▶️ Stay connected. Subscribe to our email list

Do you ever feel like your business is running you instead of the other way around? In this episode of Public Health Entrepreneurs, Dr. Charlotte H. Huntley shares how to take back control of your operations without needing complicated tools or elaborate processes. If you are a public health entrepreneur looking to save your mental bandwidth and build a solid foundation for growth, this episode provides three practical, simple systems you can put to use right away. Tune in to learn how to streamline your workflow, improve your consistency, and drive more impact in your business. Resources ▶️ Website https://PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com ▶️ Stay connected. Subscribe to our email list

Are you staying busy but struggling to actually move your public health business forward? In this episode of the Public Health Entrepreneurs podcast, Dr. Charlotte H. Huntley reveals the critical difference between being a daily operator and stepping up as the visionary your business needs. If you are overwhelmed by daily tasks and disconnected from your big-picture goals, Dr. Huntley breaks down three actionable strategies to help you intentionally dedicate time to work on your business, rather than just in it. Tune in to discover how stepping back to evaluate your strategies can drastically improve your profitability, focus, and overall impact. Resources ▶️ Website https://PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com ▶️ Stay connected. Subscribe to our email list

Are you spending hours building a social media presence from scratch but still waiting for your first client? Dr. Charlotte Huntley is back on Public Health Entrepreneurs to reveal why your next client might actually be someone you already know. In this episode, she breaks down three powerful networking strategies to help you grow your public health business without feeling pitchy or overwhelmed. Tune in to learn how to leverage your existing connections and clearly communicate your value to land more referrals! Resources ▶️ Website https://PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com ▶️ Stay connected. Subscribe to our email list

Are you exhausted by the pressure to be everywhere on social media and post generic content just to play it safe? In this episode of Public Health Entrepreneurs, Dr. Charlotte Huntley explains how consistent marketing doesn't mean changing who you are. She shares three actionable strategies to help you market your public health business authentically and effectively. Listen in to learn how to find the right platforms for your target audience, confidently share your unique expertise, and turn performative marketing into genuine, sustainable conversations. Resources ▶️ Website https://PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com ▶️ Stay connected. Subscribe to our email list