The Unexpected Journey Behind Building a Small Business Consulting Firm: Insights from Diana Dibble
Diana Dibble’s journey, lessons, and insights for small business owners
Diana Dibble, award-winning serial entrepreneur, business operations expert, and brain tumor survivor, has released a deeply personal new blog post sharing the origin story behind Tripod Coaching & Consulting LLC®.
In this powerful narrative, Diana reveals how she built multiple small business consulting firms over three decades, including the most recent one after a life-changing brain tumor diagnosis.
About the Story
In How I Built a Small Business Consulting Firm From the Ground Up, Diana takes readers behind the scenes of her entrepreneurial journey. It’s not a step-by-step guide — it’s the real, unfiltered experience of someone who never planned to become an entrepreneur but built multiple consulting businesses through grit, expertise, and a whole lot of plot twists.
From an unexpected layoff to founding her first consulting business in 1996, to navigating the shock of two brain tumors in 2021, Diana shares how each chapter shaped her perspective on business operations, sustainability, and what it truly takes to build a consulting firm that lasts.
This origin story also highlights the foundation of her signature approach:
Planning for the “What If”® — a philosophy forged through lived experience.
Why This Story Matters to Small Business Owners
Diana’s journey as a serial entrepreneur and brain tumor survivor offers an honest look at entrepreneurship, resilience, and the operational backbone every business needs. Readers will walk away with insights on:
- Why revenue alone isn’t enough to sustain a business
- How operational systems determine long-term success
- The role resilience plays in entrepreneurship
- How unexpected events can shape a business’ purpose
- Why Planning for the “What If”® is more than a concept — it’s a survival strategy
Her story is proof that even in life’s most unpredictable moments, a strong business operations foundation makes all the difference.
Read the Full Origin Story
👉 Click here to read: How I Built a Small Business Consulting Firm From the Ground Up
Diana also talked about her journey on the Spared Change Podcast, where she talked about starting and growing a business after a life-changing diagnosis.
Book Diana to Speak at Your Next Event
If you’re looking for a dynamic, knowledgeable speaker to inspire and educate your audience, Diana Dibble is available for:
- In-person and virtual events
- Panel discussions and podcasts
- Keynote speaking engagements
👉Click here for more information about Diana’s speaking engagements, audiences and topics.
👉 Click here to book Diana Dibble and bring her expertise to your next event!
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