I'd add to that, as to some it's not always obvious… in order to get customers, you need to be able to SELL. I'd argue sales is more important than the rest of

I'd add to that, as to some it's not always obvious… in order to get customers, you need to be able to SELL. I'd argue sales is more important than the rest of what you need to do to get a successful consulting practice going. It's common to focus on the technical skills above all else. That's a fatal mistake. I speak from painful experience on this one.