The Only Consultant

What The Only Consultant does

The Only Consultant is a US-based, remote-first tax preparation, bookkeeping, and business consulting firm founded in 2020 by Katherine Studley. It explicitly serves adult content creators, exotic dancers, sex workers, and creative freelancers who face discrimination or discomfort from traditional CPAs, offering a judgment-free alternative. The firm is built around a four-tier monthly subscription model — Essentials ($125+/mo), Basic ($350+/mo), Premium ($575+/mo), and VIP ($1,500+/mo) — each requiring a six-month minimum commitment, with supplemental one-time tax preparation, hourly consulting at $250/hour, and affiliate revenue from Northwest Registered Agent and FansRevenue.

The technology stack is composed entirely of standard third-party SaaS rather than proprietary infrastructure: end-to-end encrypted online forms for intake, QuickBooks Online for client bookkeeping bundled into subscription tiers, a Soraban-based client portal for document management and messaging, and Stan Store for distributing free educational guides. Service delivery is fully digital with phone consultations; the founder is based in Virginia and the firm maintains no physical office.

Growth is community-led, with Katherine Studley's TikTok presence acting as the dominant top-of-funnel acquisition channel, supported by Instagram, a content blog, an email newsletter, the 'Cash, Content, and Chaos' podcast, and earned media in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Business Insider, and New York Post. Capacity is extended through partner firm Prisma Tax Group, which Katherine also operates and which staffs remote team members trained on human-trafficking identification. The firm uses a gated waitlist and client application process to manage demand, and operates with a headcount of 1-10.

Name

The Only Consultant

Legal name

The Only Consultant

Website

https://theonlyconsultant.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Only Consultant is a US remote-first tax, bookkeeping, and business consulting firm that serves adult content creators, exotic dancers, sex workers, and creative freelancers through a four-tier subscription model and judgment-free service delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Monthly Subscription Services: Ongoing monthly subscription bundles (Basic $350+/mo, Premium $575+/mo, VIP $1500+/mo, Essentials $125+/mo) that include bookkeeping, tax preparation, business tax returns, LLC support, and ongoing advisory. All subscriptions require a 6-month minimum commitment.
2. One-Time Tax Preparation: One-time tax preparation services: personal returns starting at $450 for single W-2 employees, self-employed returns starting at $750, and partnership/S-Corp returns starting at $1,200. Includes a 10-minute consultation with Katherine.
3. Hourly Consulting: Hourly consulting at $250/hour for tax planning and legal/entity support services.
4. Affiliate Referrals: Revenue through affiliate partnerships with services such as Northwest Registered Agent (LLC formation) and FansRevenue (affiliate marketing platform for adult creators).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Only Consultant provides tax preparation, bookkeeping, and business consulting services specifically tailored for adult content creators, exotic dancers, sex workers, and creative freelancers. The firm offers monthly subscription packages (Essentials, Basic, Premium, VIP) bundling bookkeeping, 1040 and business tax returns, LLC formation and compliance, and ongoing advisory, plus one-time tax preparation, hourly consulting, and à-la-carte consultation calls.

Product overview

The Only Consultant is a judgment-free tax and business consulting firm serving the adult industry and creative freelancers. The company offers a tiered monthly subscription model (Essentials at $125+/mo, Basic at $350+/mo, Premium at $575+/mo, and VIP at $1500+/mo) providing bookkeeping, tax preparation, LLC formation, and ongoing tax advice. One-time tax preparation services are also available starting at $450. The firm operates remotely using QuickBooks Online for bookkeeping, a Soraban-based client portal for secure document handling, and distributes free educational resources through Stan Store. A podcast called 'Cash, Content, and Chaos' provides additional content and community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Monthly Subscription Service Recurring monthly subscription bundling bookkeeping, 1040 tax preparation, business tax returns (LLC, S-Corp, partnership), LLC formation and compliance, ongoing year-round tax advice, quarterly estimated tax calculations, and access to a Certified Financial Planner at the VIP tier. Available in Essentials ($125+/mo), Basic ($350+/mo), Premium ($575+/mo), and VIP ($1,500+/mo) tiers with a 6-month minimum commitment and a $200 non-refundable deposit. Designed for self-employed adult content creators, exotic dancers, and creative freelancers.
• One-Time Tax Preparation Single engagement tax preparation for personal and business returns: personal 1040 returns starting at $450 for a single W-2 employee in one state, self-employed returns starting at $750 including one state filing, and partnership/S-Corp returns starting at $1,200. Includes a complimentary 10-minute consultation with Katherine. Pricing varies with the number of states filed and complexity.
• Consultation Calls One-off consultation calls with Katherine Studley covering tax questions, business strategy, and entity formation guidance, priced between $20 and $165 depending on complexity and duration. No application or onboarding required.
• Hourly Tax Planning & Consulting Hourly tax planning and legal/entity support consulting billed at $250/hour, addressing complex tax planning, S-Corp election analysis, IRS payment plan setup, and entity structuring for self-employed clients in the adult industry and creative freelance space.

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Prisma Tax GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Katherine Studley formed Prisma Tax Group as her partner tax firm to extend The Only Consultant's service capacity. Prisma Tax Group offers tax preparation, bookkeeping, business formation, and broader small business support services. It is operated by Katherine and staffed with a remote team that includes mandatory annual training on human trafficking identification and reporting. The two entities are closely aligned, with Prisma Tax Group serving as the operational tax firm and The Only Consultant serving as the brand and client acquisition vehicle.
• Northwest Registered AgentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNorthwest Registered Agent is used as an affiliate partner for LLC formation services. The Only Consultant links to Northwest Registered Agent via affiliate links and recommends it to clients seeking to form LLCs. Revenue is generated through affiliate commissions when clients use the link to form their LLC.
• FansRevenueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFansRevenue is an affiliate marketing platform for adult brands. The Only Consultant recommends FansRevenue to content creators as a suitable affiliate platform for promoting adult-industry brands. An affiliate relationship exists where The Only Consultant earns commissions for referring creators to FansRevenue.
• SorabancoreTechnology or IntegrationSoraban provides the client portal software used by The Only Consultant for client onboarding, secure document exchange, billing management, tax organizer access, real-time updates, and messaging. This is the primary digital workspace for ongoing client engagement and is integral to service delivery.
• QuickBooks OnlinecoreTechnology or IntegrationQuickBooks Online is the bookkeeping platform used by The Only Consultant for monthly bookkeeping services included in subscription packages. The firm is an Intuit-affiliated partner recommending QuickBooks to clients for their accounting needs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Found: Banking, bookkeeping, and tax tools built for self-employed creators and small business owners. Comparable creator-economy customer base and emphasis on judgment-free, year-round financial support.
• Keeper Tax: App-based tax and bookkeeping service for freelancers, gig workers, and creators. Comparable on the self-employed/creator target customer and digital-first delivery, though it uses AI/software rather than boutique human CPAs.
• Pilot: Outsourced bookkeeping and accounting service for small businesses and startups. Comparable subscription bookkeeping, but serves venture-backed startups and tech SMBs rather than adult-industry creators.
• Bonsai: All-in-one financial management platform for freelancers and self-employed workers, including tax tools, invoicing, and bookkeeping. Comparable on freelancer/creator customer and digital-first delivery.

Broad incumbents

• H&R Block: National tax preparation chain serving W-2 and self-employed filers. Comparable on tax preparation services but competes on scale and price rather than niche specialism or boutique experience.
• 1-800Accountant: Subscription-based accounting, bookkeeping, and tax service for small businesses and self-employed individuals. Comparable subscription model and SMB client base, though without adult-industry specialism.
• TurboTax (Intuit): Dominant DIY tax preparation platform with self-employed tier that overlaps with The Only Consultant's self-employed and creator client base. Competes on price and convenience rather than personal service.
• Wave Accounting: Free and low-cost accounting, bookkeeping, and tax software for small businesses and freelancers. Adjacent competitor on bookkeeping services bundled into subscription offerings for self-employed clients.

Direct peers

• Prisma Tax Group: Partner firm formed by Katherine Studley that delivers the same tax, bookkeeping, and business-formation services to adult-industry clients. Most directly comparable entity because it shares founder, staff, training, and customer base.
• Greenback Tax Services: Tax preparation firm specifically serving adult-industry performers, dancers, and content creators. Closest direct competitor on the niche specialism and judgment-free positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/results?search_query=Cash%20Content%20and%20Chaos%20podcast
• Instagraminstagram.com/the_only_consultant
• Xx.com/TheOnlyConsult
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-only-consultant

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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