Strategy.Coaching. Support.
Turn Your Public Health Expertise Into Consulting Contracts
Without Wasting Time or Guessing What to Do Next.
A proven 5-week roadmap to help you land contracts, earn more, and finally build the consulting business you’ve been dreaming of.
The Subcontracting to 6 Figures Experience has helped 150+ public health professionals launch and grow consulting businesses — with a clear roadmap, live support, and proven strategies to land contracts.
If You’ve Ever Thought…
“I’m overqualified and underpaid.”
“I love public health, but I can’t survive on this salary.”
“I know I have the skills — I just don’t know how to get contracts.”
Then you’re exactly who I created this program for.
I’m Dr.Des and I launched my consulting firm in 2022.
Within 30 days, I landed a $40,000 contract.
Within a year, I earned $135,000 while still working my full-time job.
Not because I had a business degree.
Not because I knew all the answers.
But because I finally learned how to package and position the public health skills I already had.
And that’s what you’re missing:
→A clear roadmap to turn your existing expertise into consulting income.
You won’t just learn how to start a consulting business — you’ll actually begin building it during these 5 weeks.
You’ll do it with my guidance, proven systems, and the support of your cohort, so you’re never figuring this out alone.
You’ll get my roadmap, systems, and real-time support to land your first (or next) consulting contract.
With the Subcontracting to 6 Figures Experience
Including
Whether You……….
Are just getting started with no clue where to begin.
I thought this was a great course! I always wanted to do independent consulting but I was unsure on what steps to take and how to get started. I feel like I have all the hard steps out of the way with setting up my business and registering on SAM. gov. I can focus more on writing RFPs and successfully completing contracts with organizations.” - Uniqwia Brown, MBA, MPH | S26F Alumni
Have already tried but feel stuck.
I found this course to be extremely helpful in initiating my thought process around consulting. Having worked for other consulting firms in the past, I appreciated how well this course broke down the initial steps. I now feel confident enough to take on consulting work of my own! -Dr. Ericka Duncan | S26F Alumni
Are looking for extra income alongside your 9-5.
Shortly after completing Subcontracting to 6 Figures I landed an $8,000 contract, and now I’m in discussions for a contract 5 times that amount!- Clishe Larke M.Ed., PMP, PSM I| S26F Alumni
Want to go all-in and replace your salary.
After meeting in subcontracting to 6 figures we decided to partner and go after RFPs together. We just won a $67,000 RFP to conduct a strategic plan for a library! This opportunity was also found inside the Public Health Club!
-Prabhneet Girn,MPH, LSSBG & Jamie Zimmerman, DrPH, MPH, CHES | S26F Alumni
Are ready to invest in yourself.
I started S26F in July, started my business in August, found my first client in September, and completed my first project this month. It’s very exciting to be living the reality of what was once a dream. Thank you Dr. Des for outlining every step so well and encouraging us to take action!
-Lora Daskalska, PhD | S26F Alumni
Subcontracting to 6 Figures
has helped public health professionals just like you simplify the consulting process and start landing contracts so. much. sooner.
See What Our Alumni Have To Say!
What Part of the Course Helped You The Most with Landing Opportunities?
What’s Included:
Access To Lifelong Learning Resources
Lifetime access to program materials and the ability to take the course as many times as you want!
Join An Exclusive Professional Network With Your Cohort
Your cohort will consist of amazing professionals in various areas of public health. This will increase your consultant network for partnerships!
Start To Finish Program Support
Weekly support through live Q&A sessions, plus daily support through the course comments section.
Access To Live Coaching Recordings
All live sessions will be recorded for viewing at any time. So don’t worry if you can’t make it! You’ll also be able to submit questions beforehand to be answered live.
Access To Expert Consultants
Learn directly from Dr. Des and other expert professionals in the consulting industry. This includes business experts
Worksheets & Resources
Worksheets and external resources throughout the course to assist with reinforcing course concepts and learning.
The Modules Inside The Course
Module One: Determining Your Public Health Niche
Learn how to identify high-demand consulting areas, assess your skills and experience, and find your niche and target market. This helps with marketing, credibility, and building a strong value proposition.
Module Two: Structuring Your Business
Learn how to identify high-demand consulting areas, assess your skills and experience, and find your niche and target market. This helps with marketing, credibility, and building a strong value proposition.
Module Three: Marketing/Branding Your Business
Build your online presence to attract clients. You’ll create assets like a professional website, LinkedIn profile, and capability statement, plus learn how to use lead magnets and automation to grow your visibility.
Module Four: Finding Contract Opportunities
Discover how to find and evaluate RFPs (Requests for Proposals) using curated lists and course resources. You’ll also learn to expand your professional network to uncover more opportunities beyond formal postings.
Module Five: Writing Your Proposal
Craft winning proposals by learning how to write each section strategically—from background and experience to budget. This module includes tips on supporting documents and strategies to boost credibility and show you're ready for complex projects.
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-Rafat Fields
"I really appreciated the supportive pace of this course and being in a space that reflected my voice and values. Equity work is powerful, but for those of us from the communities we serve, it comes with an added weight. For once, I didn’t have to explain that—I felt understood without needing to justify my experience. Thank you for creating such an affirming and thoughtful space."
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-Erin Rogers
“I definitely think this course is worth it, especially for an individual that has absolutely no knowledge of starting a business and to learn more about the world of RFPs and subcontracts.”
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– Dr. Jordana F.
"I really appreciated the mix of tools and learning styles in this course—live and recorded sessions, handouts, templates, and practical examples. As a Type A personality, I created a Trello board with checklists organized by module to track my progress and take action. Thank you for sharing your expertise so generously and creating a collaborative space focused on cultivating partners, not competitors. This was a great investment!"
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-Kenyatta Masden
“This course was well planned and covered so many great lessons for starting in subcontracting. I really love that I could complete the course in my own time and will have lifetime access to revisit modules.”
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-Uloma N.
“This was a very much needed course, very informative, and taught me so much. I am still implementing what I learned.”
What’s Inside the Subcontracting to 6 Figures Experience?
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I wanted to share I secured my first contract! It a facilitation/training and data analysis for Tahoe Truckee Foundation contract that was posted in the club back in June!! This was such an exciting afternoon - the foundation called me to break the news!
-Dr. Lea Herbert
