Should I specialize in specific industries?

Started by Pat K. — 1 year ago — 4 views
Six months into my practice here in Evansville. So far I've audited everything from restaurants to manufacturing plants. Wondering if I should specialize in specific industries like healthcare or retail to build deeper expertise. Thoughts?
I've been focusing on manufacturing in Kansas since starting last year. Evergy territory has great opportunities with power factor corrections and demand response programs. Having industry-specific case studies definitely helps with credibility during sales calls.
Started out generalist but now I'm about 70% retail clients in Riverside. Shopping centers, restaurants, big box stores. Each industry has common billing errors - retail gets hit hard with incorrect demand charges. Specializing makes you more efficient at finding issues.