The Original Professional Services Marketing Podcast
With Jason Mlicki and Jeff McKay
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Differentiation: Is It Getting Harder? Or Easier?
From AI-enabled search to the growth of industry directories, the forces of the market are making it harder to differentiate a firm. Or are they?
The Credibility Crisis: Its Impact on Society, Business, and Professional Services Firms—and What to Do About It
We examine the growing credibility crisis shaking society, business, and professional services. Learn how declining trust in experts and institutions is reshaping decision-making. Featuring data from Edelman, Pew, Gartner, and Deloitte, this episode offers actionable...
How Firms and Software Companies Can Drive Business Together with Patrick Ferdig, CEO of Power of Partnering
Many of the fastest-growing firms are deeply embedded within software ecosystems. Patrick joins the show to explore the secret sauce that makes a partner strategy work.
The Tercera 30 Market Movers and Partners with Bill Magnuson, Co-Founder and CEO of Braze, and Michael Burton, Co-Founder and CEO of Stitch
What does a great software + services firm partnership even look like? Bill Magnuson of Braze and Michael Burton of Stitch show us, real-time.
A Peek Inside The Tercera 30 with Chris Barbin and Michelle Swan
Chris and Michelle join us to talk about Tercera's strategic investments in thought leadership and break down the release of the firm's research, the Tercera 30.
2025 Marketing and Growth Priorities. Are They New or Evergreen?
From changing regulations to AI and finding better ways to connect with clients, Jeff and Jason set strategic priorities for professional services firms in 2025.
CROs, CCOs, CXOs? The Changing Role of the CMO with Denise Dahlhoff of The Conference Board
There are some new members hanging around the C-Suite of a lot of corporations. How'd they get there and why? Denise Dahlhoff shares her latest research unpacking the trend and what it means.
Winning the Battle for Mindshare When the Competitor is a Bot
AI is changing both how clients seek solutions to problems and how they vet firms to hire. Jeff and Jason wrestle with these changes and offer a clear path forward for firm leaders and marketers.
Marketing Channels: Which Ones are the Right Ones for Your Firm
SEO, podcasts, conferences, advertorials, blogs ... so many marketing channels to choose from. But which ones are right for MY firm?
Why People Don’t Understand Data and What to Do About It with Bill Shander
Data visualiation expert Bill Shander joins the show to talk about why people don't understand data, how to increase the data literacy of your teams, and how to shape a compelling POV using data.
Segmentation: The Marketing Foundation Firms Seldom Get Right
It's the essence of strategy and the basis of everything—culture, hiring, IP, marketing, sales and client service—Segmentation. Most firms get it wrong. Here's how to get it right.
The Antidote to Crappy Buyer Personas with Jim Kraus
Most buyer personas are little more than fictional avatars. Jim Kraus, President of the Buyer Persona Institute, shows us how to develop a persona that helps you truly understand the buyer and buying process you're hoping to affect.
Divergent Thinking on Marketing Professional Services Firms
Jason Mlicki and Jeff McKay explore growth, marketing, and professional services in this engaging weekly podcast. They tackle the challenges faced by practice leaders and marketers, sharing unfiltered opinions on what not to do, the pitfalls of marketing, and the realities of the industry. With executive guests and industry experts regularly joining, listeners gain valuable insights and experiences, all presented with humor and a pragmatic perspective from two seasoned professionals.
