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by Sheldon Primus, MPA, COSM, COSS
The Safety Consultant Podcast with Sheldon Primus is your ultimate weekly guide to starting or growing a profitable occupational safety and health consulting business. Are you ready to be your own boss and make a greater impact? Your expertise can help more people create safer workplaces, and your skills deserve a platform where they can truly shine. If you feel limited in your current role and believe your knowledge could serve the broader workforce more effectively, this podcast is for you. Join us as we explore the steps to launch your own safety consulting business, share insights on navigating the industry, and provide strategies to maximize your impact on workplace health and safety. Now is the perfect time to take control of your career and make a difference!
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- 1 weeks ago30 min
Global Networking with Shebin Abraham
Are you a safety professional feeling limited by local resources and looking to expand your reach? Discover how to take your safety consulting business global and leverage the latest technology to save lives and streamline your workflow.In this episode of the Safety Consultant Show, host Sheldon Primus sits down with Shabin Abraham, the creator of the QHSE Directory. Shabin shares his professional journey from India to the Middle East, covering industries from manufacturing to offshore oil and gas. He explains why he felt the need to create a centralized global ecosystem where safety professionals can find products, apps, and consulting services regardless of their geographic location.You will learn about the transformative power of AI in the safety industry, including how to use technology for gap analysis against OSHA standards. The conversation also highlights the importance of peer-reviewed data and resources like the OHS Book of Knowledge. Whether you are an independent freelancer or a global solutions provider, this episode offers practical advice on raising your profile and connecting with a worldwide community of safety experts.Chapters0:00 Intro and Welcome to the Safety Consultant Show2:20 Introducing Shabin Abraham and the QHSME Directory5:10 Career Journey Across Global Industries8:30 Why a Global Safety Ecosystem is Essential12:00 Using AI for Gap Analysis and OSHA Compliance15:45 The Importance of Peer-Reviewed Safety Resources19:15 Live Walkthrough of the QHSE Directory23:30 How to List Your Business and Books Globally27:00 Adopting Technology to Save Lives at Work30:44 Conclusion and Final DisclaimerReady to scale your safety consulting practice and gain more freedom? Visit sheldon.coach to take your consultant readiness audit and start your journey toward building a profitable business today.#safetyconsultant #healthandsafety #AIinsafety #QHSE #safetybusinessMy website: http://www.sheldonprimus.com/
- 3 weeks ago38 min
Grow Your Safety Consulting Business by Hosting Your Own Events
How to Grow Your Safety Consulting Business by Hosting Your Own EventsAre you ready to take back control of your schedule and unlock your true income potential as a safety professional? Hosting your own events is one of the fastest ways to build authority and turn your expertise into a thriving, independent consulting practice. 🚀In this episode, Sheldon Primus shares the blueprint for organizing and hosting successful events that attract your ideal clients. You will discover why building your own platform is more beneficial than just working for other organizations and how to use these events as the top of your sales funnel. 📈We dive into the technical side of event planning, including how to use advanced artificial intelligence tools to find trending topics and how to monitor regulatory agencies like OSHA, the EPA, and the DOT for content ideas. Sheldon also breaks down his personal pricing strategy, explaining how he tested different rates to find the sweet spot for his audience. 💡Whether you are interested in finding corporate sponsors, repurposing your video content for social media, or building a massive email list with free guides, this episode provides the actionable steps you need. Stop being a passenger in your career and start leading the conversation in the safety industry. 👷♂️Chapters0:00 Intro and Welcome from Palm Beach3:15 Why You Should Host Your Own Events7:30 Solving Problems and Building Your Reputation11:45 Using AI and Regulatory Data for Research15:20 Building a Strategic Sales Funnel19:45 Coaching Resources and the Consultant Blueprint24:10 Pricing Strategies and Testing the Market29:30 How to Secure Sponsors for Your Events33:15 Promotion Tips for LinkedIn and YouTube37:00 Closing Remarks and Future ScheduleIf you are ready to elevate your career and start your own practice, visit SheldonPrimus.com to explore the Safety Consultant Blueprint and our personal coaching programs. Let us get to work! 🤝#safetyconsultant #oshacompliance #businessgrowth #safetyprofessional #webinarstrategyMy website: http://www.sheldonprimus.com/resources
- Aug 13, 202618 min
Burnout is Real! What do you do for fun? I play poker.
Being a safety consultant is high-pressure work, but if you do not take time to recharge, you are on a fast track to burnout. In this episode, Sheldon Primus explores why fun is a critical component of your business strategy and how stepping away from the audit sheet can actually sharpen your professional skills.We often focus so much on safety sparks and business brilliance that we forget to nurture our own interests outside of the industry. Sheldon shares his personal journey of finding balance while living the RV life, from hiking near the Grand Tetons to the surprising patience required for baking sourdough bagels. These moments of downtime are not just distractions; they are necessary resets for a high-performing analytical brain.A significant portion of this episode dives into Sheldon's love for poker, specifically Omaha High-Low. He breaks down why he views poker as a premier mind game that helps develop executive decision-making skills. You will hear about the math involved, the psychological aspects of the game, and how he uses a specific poker app to stay sharp. Sheldon even provides details on how you can join his private league if you are looking for a way to engage your brain outside of your typical work hours.The core message is simple: if you do not take time for yourself, burnout will eventually change how you see your business. Whether it is playing an instrument, hiking, or gaming, find what works for you and make it a priority. Tune in to learn how to keep your safety game elevated while keeping your sanity intact.Chapters0:00 Intro and the Importance of Fun2:45 Hobbies from RV Life to Sourdough Baking5:30 Why Poker is the Ultimate Mind Game8:15 Joining the Agents of Poker League11:00 Poker Math and Executive Decision Making14:30 Avoiding Professional Burnout17:45 Final Thoughts and OutroSubscribe for more insights on the business of safety consulting and visit our website for additional resources.#safetyconsultant #burnoutprevention #businessmindset #pokerstrategy #worklifebalanceMy website: http://www.sheldonprimus.com/poker
- Aug 4, 202625 min
Up Your Training Game With These Tips
Welcome to another empowering episode of The Safety Consultant Podcast, hosted by Sheldon Primus. Whether you're a seasoned EHS professional, building your own consulting business, or new to the field, this episode is packed with practical strategies to elevate your training effectiveness and sharpen your consulting edge. Broadcasting from a small town in Minnesota, Sheldon Primus revisits and upgrades his classic "5 Tips to Be the Favorite Instructor," now including essential guidance for both in-person and online safety training. Tune in as Sheldon Primus walks you through actionable steps to engage learners, handle unexpected disruptions, and deliver value that gets you invited back time and again.Sequence of Topics Covered1. Introduction to the Podcast and HostSheldon Primus welcomes listeners to the Safety Consultant Podcast 01:03Emphasis on blending safety expertise with business acumenAudience: Safety professionals, new consultants, and those interested in safety2. Purpose and Content of the PodcastTeaching the business of being a safety consultant 01:42Coverage of OSHA compliance, regulatory requirements, and safety management systems3. Setting and Personal ContextSheldon Primus records from Magnolia, Minnesota 02:14Reflection on life as a traveling safety consultant and RVerMention of previous episodes with industry peer Jill James and her association4. Revisiting a Previous Episode: “5 Tips to Be the Favorite Instructor”Reference to episode 106, originally aired in 2021 03:58Outline of the five original tips:Know your material inside outBe prepared for disastersDon’t preach but teachBe respectful and personable to facility staffAlways help set up and tear down5. Expanded Tips for Modern Safety Traininga. Know Your Material Inside and Out 07:11Importance of deep knowledge for flexibility and engagementBeing able to go off script to clarify or elaborate for learnersUsing real-world analogies and storiesVisualization techniques to prepare for training sessionsTaking students on a storytelling journey (hero, villain, conflict, resolution) 11:03b. Be Prepared for Disasters 12:49Carrying backup equipment and connectorsHaving a long HDMI cord and other AV toolsBringing personal hotspot and backup devices 13:59Arriving early to account for technical or logistical issuesc. Don’t Preach, Teach 15:19Avoiding a lecturing or punitive deliveryRelating OSHA standards to on-the-job realitiesIncorporating practical examples and engagementMinimizing reading directly from PowerPoint slidesd. Be Respectful and Personable 17:31Treating the training site as someone else’s space 17:41Cleaning up, resetting the room, and showing courtesy to staffBringing personal supplies (markers, erasers, etc.)Being polite and helpful beyond just teaching deliverye. Always Help Set Up and Tear DownActively involve yourself in logistical tasks before and after training 19:136. Additional Tips for Online TrainingEngaging online learners through chat and direct questions 19:24Encouraging use of chat features to foster participation 19:40Utilizing break-out rooms for peer-to-peer learning 20:18Using online games (e.g. Game Show Pro via learningware.com) to boost testing and engagement 21:04Offering digital raffles and prizes7. Business Calls to ActionInviting listeners to enroll in the Safety Consultant 101 Course at safetyconsultantblueprint.com 23:23Encouraging prospects interested in coaching to visit sheldon.coach and fill out the intake form 24:07Each segment is filled with structured, actionable advice aimed at elevating safety consultants’ training delivery and supporting their business growth.Ready to unlock the next level in your consulting business? ~Explore the Safety Consultant 101 Course at safetyconsultantblueprint.com, or get one-on-one business coaching with Sheldon at sheldon.coach.
- Jul 21, 202631 min
Mock OSHA Audits: How Safety Consultants Find Clients, Price the Work, and Deliver Value
In this episode of The Safety Consultant Show with Sheldon Primus, Sheldon explains how safety consultants can approach mock OSHA audits and other mock regulatory agency audits as professional consulting services.Sheldon covers how to find clients, use OSHA inspection data, evaluate NAICS codes, think through pricing, review administrative controls, inspect physical worksites, and deliver a report that gives the client clear findings and practical remediation steps.Topics covered include: Finding mock OSHA audit clients Friends, family, referrals, and past coworkers Using OSHA establishment search data Looking at OSHA emphasis programs Using NAICS codes and frequently cited standards Pricing based on urgency, hazard level, and company size Why not to default to hourly pricing 50/50 payment structure Administrative review: written programs, OSHA logs, and training records Physical site walkthroughs Taking photos and connecting findings to standards Creating remediation recommendations Turning mock audits into follow-up services This episode is especially useful for safety consultants, EHS professionals, OSHA compliance trainers, and anyone building a safety consulting business.Learn more at safetyconsultantblueprint.com
- Jul 16, 202635 min
The Digital Nomad Safety Consultant: Work and Travel Secrets
Ever wondered if you can run a successful safety consulting business while traveling the country in an RV? Sheldon Primus shares his personal journey and the exact tools he uses to maintain a professional consulting practice from the road. 🚐✨In this episode of the Safety Consultant Podcast, Sheldon breaks down the logistics of being a mobile safety professional. He discusses everything from downsizing your life to managing 50/50 contracts that keep cash flow steady while you move between locations. You will learn about the essential tech stack required for remote work, including satellite internet, portable power stations, and high-quality audio gear. Whether you are looking to reduce your overhead or simply want more freedom, this guide provides the blueprint for a location-independent consulting career. 🛠️💼Chapters0:00 Intro and Life in South Dakota4:10 Transitioning to Full-Time RV Life8:25 Financial Planning for Mobile Consulting12:15 Securing Training Contracts and Online Work15:30 Digital Tools and Resource Recommendations19:45 Building an Online Learning Management System23:10 Marketing Strategies and QR Code Tracking26:50 Behind the Scenes: Audio and Video Gear31:20 Staying Connected with Starlink and Hotspots35:04 Video EndSheldon also reviews his favorite resources for safety pros, including matchmaking platforms like Yellowbird and interactive training tools like GameShow Pro. Discover how to leverage technology to provide top-tier service to your clients without being tied to a traditional office. By focusing on virtual training and digital program reviews, you can reclaim your time and travel the world while helping companies stay OSHA compliant. 🌐📈If you found this video helpful, please hit the subscribe button to stay updated on the latest in safety consulting and business brilliance. Visit sheldonprimus.com/resources for more resources and to join our community of safety professionals.#safetyconsultant #rvlife #occupationalsafety #businessofsafety #remoteworkMy website: http://www.sheldonprimus.com
- Jun 29, 202634 min
Navigating a Slow Economy: How to Keep Your Safety Consulting Business Thriving
📉 Navigating a Slow Economy: How to Keep Your Safety Consulting Business ThrivingWhen the economy slows down, corporate budgets freeze, and external contracts are often the first to face scrutiny. But a slow market doesn't mean your safety consulting pipeline has to dry up.In this episode of the Safety Consultant Podcast, host Sheldon Primus breaks down exactly how to pivot your business strategy to thrive in a down market.🔍 What you’ll learn in this stream:The Shifting Mindset of Corporate Buyers: Understand how risk aversion and cash flow panic change how companies hire.Reframing Your Value: How to speak the language of CFOs, sell ROI, and shift to "fractional" or modular safety services.Leaning Out Your Expenses: Practical, actionable ways to audit your tech stack, minimize travel overhead, and stay highly profitable between clients.🚀 Business Resources Mentioned:Grab your Recession-Proof Consulting Framework: safetyconsultantblueprint.comTake the Readiness Assessment for One-on-One Coaching: sheldon.coachDon't just survive the downturn—learn how to build a resilient, recession-proof consulting business. Hit play and let's get started!
- Jun 22, 202653 min
Are you a "Stress Junkie"? 🧠 My conversation with Jorge Torres "The Bilingual Safety Guy".
🎧 Unburdening the Safety Pro: Mental Health & Moving Beyond the "Stress Junkie" Labels with Jorge TorresWelcome back to the Safety Consultant Podcast! In this episode, Sheldon sits down with Jorge Torres, also known as The Bilingual Safety Guy, for a vulnerable and vital conversation about the "business of being human" in the safety industry.Jorge shares his powerful journey from working as an on-site paramedic to becoming a seasoned safety consultant and speaker. But this isn't just a career retrospective—it's a deep dive into Jorge’s book, The Unburdened: 5 Honest Lessons from a Recovering Stress Junkie. We explore why safety professionals, who are often the "empathetic implementers" of mental health initiatives for others, so frequently neglect their own well-being.🔍 Key Episode Takeaways:Admitting the Problem: Why acknowledging "it’s okay not to be okay" is the first step toward reclaiming your health.The Eisenhower Matrix: How to use this classic tool to regain control of your time and stop living in "hair-on-fire" mode.The Multitasking Myth: Jorge breaks down the "biological improbability" of multitasking and why focusing on one thing at a time actually makes you a better consultant."I Am Not My Job": Re-framing your identity beyond the safety vest to show up better for your family and yourself.The Family Impact: A candid look at how unmanaged professional stress bleeds into our most important relationships.🚀 Business Resources:Ready to Grow? If you’re a safety pro looking to transition into consulting, take the Consultant Readiness Audit at sheldon.coach.Get the Book: Pick up your copy of The Unburdened on Amazon to start your own 5-lesson workshop.
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The Safety Consultant Podcast with Sheldon Primus is your ultimate weekly guide to starting or growing a profitable occupational safety and health consulting business. Are you ready to be your own boss and make a greater impact? Your expertise can help more people create safer workplaces, and your skills deserve a platform where they can truly shine. If you feel limited in your current role and believe your knowledge could serve the broader workforce more effectively, this podcast is for you. Join us as we explore the steps to launch your own safety consulting business, share insights on navigating the industry, and provide strategies to maximize your impact on workplace health and safety. Now is the perfect time to take control of your career and make a difference!
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