It sounds like you're approaching this from the wrong. Do marketing / sales / networking first (and do it a lot, consulting is as much about talking to people a

It sounds like you're approaching this from the wrong. Do marketing / sales / networking first (and do it a lot, consulting is as much about talking to people as it is about implementing solutions). Try to find out about the problems people and companies are having. Only then ask yourself how you can apply your expertise to that area.