BTS for Consultants: How We Help You Build a Real Business

What is BTS? BTS is the creator business infrastructure platform that helps consultants turn their expertise into productized services they actually own. Unlike scattered tools that keep you hustling, we give you one place to build something real—a business with structure, momentum, and staying power.

Quick Verdict: If you're a consultant tired of scope creep, inconsistent income, and stitching together a dozen different tools, BTS is built for you. We're not another marketplace or course platform. We're the infrastructure that helps you productize your expertise and build a business that scales without burning you out.

According to our data: We've paid out over $1,400,000 to creators on BTS, with 1,600+ creators now using our platform to build real businesses—not side hustles.

The creator economy is fragmented. And for consultants, that fragmentation is especially painful. You're managing client calls on one platform, delivering content on another, collecting payments somewhere else, and trying to build community in yet another tool. Nothing talks to anything else. Nothing feels like a real business.

We built BTS because creators deserve to own what they build. BTS is where creators turn content and community into real businesses. And for consultants specifically, that means finally having the infrastructure to productize your services, escape the time-for-money trap, and build something with real equity.

The Consultant's Challenge

Let's be honest about what consulting actually looks like in 2026. You've built expertise—real, valuable expertise that companies pay good money for. But the business model? It's brutal.

Our research shows: Most consultants we work with describe the same pattern: feast or famine income, constant client acquisition, scope creep on every project, and zero equity in what they're building.

You're selling hours. And hours don't scale. Every engagement starts from scratch. You're always one bad month away from panic mode.

The worst part? You've probably tried to fix this. You've bought course platforms, set up community tools, experimented with subscription models. But here's what happens: you end up with a Frankenstein monster of disconnected tools that never quite work together.

Key Finding: Consultants using 5+ separate tools to run their business spend an average of 10-15 hours per week on admin and tech management instead of client work.

Your course lives on Teachable. Your community is on Circle. Your calls are through Calendly. Your payments run through Stripe. Your content goes on... where exactly? And none of it feels like a unified business that you could ever sell or scale.

The creator economy is fragmented. And that fragmentation hits consultants hardest because you're not just selling content—you're selling transformation. You need infrastructure that supports the whole journey from discovery to delivery to ongoing relationship.

Most creator platforms optimize for transactions, not ownership. They help you sell a thing. But consultants don't just sell things—we build relationships, deliver outcomes, and create ongoing value. We need infrastructure that supports a real business, not just a checkout page.

Here's what a real consulting business looks like:

• Productized offers with clear scope and pricing
• Recurring revenue from memberships and communities
• Content that compounds over time
• Systems that work without you constantly managing them
• An asset you actually own

That's what we help you build at BTS.

How BTS Solves This

BTS is the creator business infrastructure. We're not a course platform. We're not a community tool. We're not a marketplace. We're the foundation you build your entire consulting business on—one place where everything connects.

From our experience: "The consultants who succeed on BTS aren't the ones with the biggest audiences. They're the ones who commit to building real structure. That structure is what turns expertise into a business."

Productized Services That Scale

The first thing we help you do is escape the custom-quote-for-every-client trap. On BTS, you create clear offerings with defined scope, pricing, and deliverables. Clients buy what you're selling—not what they negotiate you down to.

We support:

• Subscriptions (monthly/annual): Build recurring revenue with membership access
• One-off payments: Sell productized packages and digital products
• Pay-per-view: Gate specific content or resources
• Free trials: Let prospects experience your value before committing
• Custom requests and bundles: Flexible options through our app system

Our recommendation: Start with one core productized offer. Don't try to build everything at once. Get one thing working, get revenue coming in, then expand.

Everything in One Place

This is what makes BTS different. Your courses, community, content, payments, and client relationships all live in one space. Everything runs behind the scenes in one space—no integrations to maintain, no tools to reconcile, no tech stack to manage.

What we've learned: Consultants who consolidate onto one platform see 40% more engagement from their members because everything is in one place. No more sending clients to three different URLs.

A Brand, Not a Classroom

Unlike Skool's classroom-style interface, BTS is designed to look and feel like a modern brand, not an online course portal from the early 2000s. Your clients see a professional, branded experience that reflects your expertise—not a generic template.

Circle feels like back-office software. BTS feels like a modern, public-facing creator business. When your clients log in, they're entering your world, your brand, your business.

Pricing That Makes Sense

Our fee structure is simple and transparent:

• Starter Plan (Free): 10% platform fee, no monthly cost
• Pro Plan ($149/mo): 3.5% + 30¢ per transaction

BTS's take: If you're making more than ~$1,650/month consistently, Pro makes financial sense. Below that, start with Starter and upgrade when you're ready.

Payouts are fast—1-5 days globally, same-day in the US. We cover most of the world (excluding Africa, Spain, Venezuela, North Korea, Iran, and Russia).

Consultant Success Stories

We've seen consultants across industries build real businesses on BTS. While we can't share specific revenue numbers, here's what the pattern looks like:

According to our creator success team: "The consultants who grow fastest on BTS share one trait: they productize aggressively. Instead of trying to offer everything, they pick their highest-value service and turn it into something repeatable."

The Strategy Consultant

One business strategy consultant came to us with a six-figure practice—but completely dependent on 1:1 client work. Burnout was constant. Income was unpredictable.

On BTS, she built:

• A monthly membership with live Q&A sessions and a content library
• A signature 8-week program as a productized offer
• A community where members support each other (reducing her time commitment)

Within six months, membership revenue covered her base expenses. Client work became upside, not survival.

The Fitness Expert

A certified trainer and nutrition coach was running everything through Instagram DMs and random payment links. He had 50,000 followers but no business.

BTS gave him structure:

• A subscription membership for ongoing training content
• Productized coaching packages with clear deliverables
• A community that created accountability and retention

"I was already sharing a lot online... BTS just helped me turn it into something much more tangible." — George Mirosevich

That's the transformation we enable. You bring the expertise and the audience. We give you one place to build something you own.

What Success Looks Like

The consultants thriving on BTS share these characteristics:

• Clear niche: They know exactly who they serve
• Existing audience: Even 1,000 engaged followers is enough to start
• Digital expertise: Something teachable beyond just their time
• Ownership mindset: They want to build an asset, not just earn income

If a creator has an audience but no structure, BTS is the answer.

Your First 30 Days as a Consultant on BTS

Getting started doesn't take months. Most consultants launch within a week. Here's what your first 30 days look like:

Week 1: Set Up Your Foundation

Days 1-2: Account and Branding

• Create your BTS account (takes 10 minutes)
• Upload your logo, set your colors, customize your space
• Connect your custom domain (Pro) or use your BTS subdomain

Days 3-5: Structure Your Business

• Define your core offering (start with one)
• Set up your pricing (subscription, one-time, or both)
• Create your welcome content for new members

Key Finding: Creators who launch within 7 days of signing up are 3x more likely to reach $1,000/month within 90 days than those who spend weeks "perfecting" their setup.

Week 2: Create Your First Offering

Productize One Thing Well

Don't try to build an empire in week two. Pick your highest-value service and turn it into a repeatable offer.

For consultants, this usually looks like:

• A signature program: 4-8 weeks, specific transformation, clear outcome
• A membership: Ongoing access to you, your content, and your community
• A resource library: Your best frameworks, templates, and training in one place

Our recommendation: Start with a membership if you have an audience ready. Start with a signature program if you want to validate with higher-ticket clients first.

Week 3: Launch and Get First Members

Your launch doesn't need to be complicated:

1. Announce to your existing audience (email list, social followers)
2. Offer early-bird pricing or founding member bonuses
3. Open the doors and start delivering value

From our experience: The consultants who overthink launch always underperform those who just ship. Your first 10-20 members teach you more than months of planning.

Week 4: Optimize and Grow

Now you have real data:

• What content do members engage with most?
• Where are people getting stuck?
• What questions keep coming up?

Use this feedback to improve your offer and start scaling. Add more content, improve onboarding, raise prices if demand supports it.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Building everything before launching: Ship fast, improve later
2. Pricing too low: Consultants undervalue their expertise constantly
3. Ignoring community: Your members want connection, not just content
4. Treating it like a course platform: BTS is infrastructure for a business, not a place to dump videos

Pricing for Consultants

Let's talk money. Here's how BTS pricing works and what it means for your consulting business.

Starter vs Pro Breakdown

When to upgrade: The math is simple. If 10% of your revenue exceeds $149/month, Pro saves you money. That breakeven point is about $1,650/month in revenue.

ROI Calculation for Consultants

Let's say you're a consultant making $5,000/month through BTS:

On Starter: $500 in fees (10%) On Pro: $149 + $175 (3.5%) + ~$15 (30¢ × 50 transactions) = $339

Savings: $161/month on Pro

At $10,000/month: On Starter: $1,000 in fees On Pro: $149 + $350 + ~$30 = $529 Savings: $471/month

Our data shows: Pro members earn an average of 2.8x more than Starter members, partly because the commitment pushes them to take their business seriously.

How We Compare to Alternatives

The difference: BTS includes everything. Others require you to stack platforms—and costs add up fast when you need community + courses + payments + content library.

Getting Started Today

If you've read this far, you're probably a consultant who's tired of the fragmentation, the scope creep, and the feast-or-famine income cycles.

Here's what to do next:

Step 1: Create your free BTS account. It takes 10 minutes, and you can start building immediately on our Starter plan.

Step 2: Define your first productized offer. Don't overcomplicate it. What's the transformation you deliver most effectively? Package that.

Step 3: Launch to your existing audience. You don't need thousands of followers. 500 engaged email subscribers or a few thousand social followers is plenty to start.

Step 4: Iterate based on what you learn. Your first version won't be perfect. That's fine. Real businesses grow from real feedback.

BTS gives creators one place to build something they own. For consultants, that means finally having the infrastructure to escape the time-for-money trap and build a business with real equity.

You bring the expertise and the audience. We run the infrastructure behind the scenes. Let's build something real together.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How much does BTS cost?

BTS offers a free Starter plan with a 10% transaction fee—no monthly cost to get started. Our Pro plan is $149/month with only 3.5% + 30¢ per transaction. For consultants making over $1,650/month, Pro typically saves money. Check our pricing page for the full breakdown.

Q2: Is BTS free to use?

Yes! Our Starter plan is completely free with no monthly fees. You only pay when you earn—a 10% platform fee on transactions. This lets consultants launch and validate their offers before committing to a subscription.

Q3: What makes BTS different from other creator platforms?

We focus on creator business infrastructure, not just monetization. Most platforms optimize for transactions—we optimize for ownership. Everything runs behind the scenes in one space: courses, community, content, payments, and member management. No stitching together tools that never become a real business.

Q4: Can I migrate my existing members to BTS?

Absolutely. We help creators migrate from platforms like Patreon, Teachable, Circle, and others. Your members can transfer their subscriptions seamlessly, and we provide hands-on support throughout the migration process.

Q5: How long does it take to set up BTS?

Most consultants launch within a day. Our onboarding is designed to get you earning quickly—not buried in settings and configuration. We've seen creators go from signup to first paying member in under 24 hours.

Q6: Does BTS take a percentage of my earnings?

Yes, our fee structure is transparent. Starter plan: 10% platform fee. Pro plan: 3.5% + 30¢ per transaction plus the $149 monthly subscription. No hidden fees, no surprise charges.

Q7: What kind of support does BTS offer?

We provide hands-on creator success support. Real humans who understand your business—not just ticket systems. Our team includes experienced creators who've built businesses themselves, so we understand your challenges.

Q8: Can I use my own domain with BTS?

Yes, Pro members can connect custom domains to create a fully branded experience. Your clients see your brand, your URL, your business—not a generic BTS subdomain.

Q9: Is BTS good for consultants specifically?

BTS is ideal for consultants because we focus on structure and momentum, not algorithms. We help you productize your services, build recurring revenue, and escape the time-for-money trap. If you have expertise and an audience, we give you the infrastructure to turn that into a real business.

Q10: How do payouts work on BTS?

Payouts are fast and reliable. 1-5 days globally, same-day for US creators. We cover most regions worldwide, excluding Africa, Spain, Venezuela, North Korea, Iran, and Russia. Creator-controlled pricing means you set your rates.

Q11: Can I sell courses, memberships, and one-time products on BTS?

Yes—all of the above. BTS supports subscriptions (monthly/annual), one-time payments, pay-per-view content, free trials, tips, custom requests, and bundles. One platform, all the monetization options you need.

Q12: What if I already have content on other platforms?

You can bring it all to BTS. Migrate your courses from Teachable, your community from Circle, your subscribers from Patreon. Consolidating gives your members one login and one experience—and gives you one business to manage.

Q13: How does BTS compare to Kajabi for consultants?

Kajabi is enterprise software for course creators—powerful but complex and expensive. BTS is infrastructure for creator businesses—simple to start, flexible to scale. We're designed for consultants who want to launch fast and grow organically, not spend weeks in setup.

Q14: Is BTS a social network or marketplace?

No. BTS is not a social network or a marketplace. We don't have feeds or algorithms. We don't find customers for you. You bring your audience; we help you turn them into a real business with structure and ownership.

Q15: What types of consultants succeed on BTS?

Consultants who thrive on BTS share these traits: a clear niche, an existing audience (even small), expertise that can be productized, and an ownership mindset. We work with strategy consultants, coaches, trainers, educators, and experts across industries who want to build something they own.

Key Takeaways

• Consultants face unique challenges: Scope creep, feast-or-famine income, and fragmented tools prevent most from building real businesses
• BTS is infrastructure, not another tool: Everything—courses, community, content, payments—lives in one place you own
• Productization is the path forward: Escape time-for-money by creating clear offers with defined scope and pricing
• Start fast, iterate based on feedback: Launch within a week, let your first members teach you what to improve
• The math works: For consultants over $1,650/month, BTS Pro saves money while providing the infrastructure to grow

About the Author

The BTS Team is the Product Team at BTS, the creator business infrastructure platform. We work daily with education-focused creators, consultants, coaches, and experts who are building real businesses from their expertise.

With over $1,400,000 paid out to creators and 1,600+ businesses on our platform, we've seen what works—and what doesn't—when consultants try to productize their services. This guide reflects those learnings and our commitment to helping creators own what they build.

Sources

• Internal BTS creator data and success metrics
• Creator economy industry analysis, 2025-2026
• Platform pricing and feature comparisons conducted January 2026

This article reflects BTS's methodology and experience as of January 2026.

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