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Lisa Davis

CollegePlannerPro's Director of Sales and Marketing. Lisa joined the CollegePlannerPro team after several years building partnerships with IECs through her work at ArborBridge. Her passion for efficient, organized systems and growing small businesses is what drives her contagious enthusiasm for CollegePlannerPro and its members.

New Year's Resolutions For Your Business: How to Succeed As An IEC

Best Practices, Business Tips For Educational Consultants, Organization tips for IEC's

New Year's Resolutions For Your Business: How to Succeed As An IEC

Lisa Davis

23 January 2026

New Year's Resolutions For Your Business: How to Make Your IEC Business Stand Out In 2026

The start...

6 minutes read

Successful Website Design: 6 Tips to Build Your Professional IEC Website

Marketing, Branding

Successful Website Design: 6 Tips to Build Your Professional IEC Website

Lisa Davis

8 January 2026

Your website is often the first impression prospective clients have of your independent educational...

6 minutes read

Marketing, Branding, Business Tips For Educational Consultants

Logo Design 101: Tools and Tips on Where to Start

Lisa Davis

22 December 2025

Logo Design 101: How To Create a Memorable Visual Brand for Educational Consultants

At its core,...

10 minutes read

How to Start an Educational Consultant Business Online

Business Tips For Educational Consultants

How to Start an Educational Consultant Business Online

Lisa Davis

18 December 2025

How to Start an Educational Consultant Business Online: Tools and Workflow Recommendations

To...

5 minutes read

Marketing, Branding, Business Tips For Educational Consultants

Logo Design: Creating Your College Consulting Logo with Canva

Lisa Davis

5 October 2023

As an independent college consultant, a well-crafted logo can speak volumes about your services,...

2 minutes read

Building Your IEC Clientele: Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Students

Business Tips For Educational Consultants

Building Your IEC Clientele: Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Students

Lisa Davis

18 July 2023

Are you a college consultant looking to expand your education consulting business and attract more...

3 minutes read

Navigating the Competitive Landscape: Tips for Differentiating Your College Consulting Business

Business Tips For Educational Consultants

Navigating the Competitive Landscape: Tips for Differentiating Your College Consulting Business

Lisa Davis

7 July 2023

As an independent college consultant, it's crucial to stand out and differentiate your business...

7 minutes read

Essential Steps to Launching Your Independent College Consulting Business

Branding, Best Practices, Business Tips For Educational Consultants

Essential Steps to Launching Your Independent College Consulting Business

Lisa Davis

28 June 2023

Starting your own IEC business can be an exciting and fulfilling venture. With the increasing...

3 minutes read

IEC Team Survey Results

Business Tips For Educational Consultants

IEC Team Survey Results

Lisa Davis

10 August 2022

CollegePlannerPro is dedicated to providing business tools and resources for independent...

1 minute read

IEC Pricing Webinar: Panel Q&A

Business Tips For Educational Consultants

IEC Pricing Webinar: Panel Q&A

Lisa Davis

8 April 2022

The CollegePlannerPro team was joined by four IECs for a transparent conversation regarding the...

6 minutes read