Behind the Headlines: EY (again), Google AI, and the Morass of Bud Light
We dive back into the on-again, off-again EY split, Google’s shift to integrating AI-enabled chat into its search engine, and beer marketing. Yes, beer marketing. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS
Developing a Differentiated Point of View in 5 Steps
A strong POV is the tip of the spear in differentiating a brand and building its relevance in your target market. Learn what it takes for your firm to separate itself from the crowd. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS
Why Professional Services Firms Can’t Innovate with Rita McGrath and Ron Boire
Strategy legend Rita McGrath and Ron Boire, her partner at Valize, share a ton of insights on the issues that inhibit professional services innovation and the solutions to address them. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS
Brand Breakdown – Western Advanced Technologies Inc. (WATI)
In this episode, we analyze Western Advance Technologies Inc. (WATI) and cover a litany of foibles that firms, especially IT firms, should avoid in their marketing efforts. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS
Behind the Headlines-Silicon Valley Bank Implodes, Goldman Sachs Fails, Pricing Approaches Evolve
We dive into the deep, stormy waters of economics, banking, and pricing to make sense of a rapidly changing business environment. What can firms learn from recent events to make their own growth strategies more resilient and effective? Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS
Loving Your Clients with Fred Reichheld, Bain Fellow and Creator of Net Promoter
Fred Reichheld, creator of Net Promoter and author of Winning on Purpose, shares how professional services firms can become truly client-centric and realize the promise of NPS. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS
Strong POV, Strong Partners, Strong Growth with Michael Burton, CEO of Stitch
Michael Burton, CEO of upstart technology consultancy Stitch, talks about about his new firm’s value proposition, growth strategy, technology partner selection, and the benefits of declaring a strong POV. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS
Breaking Through Growth Ceilings with Dev Patnaik, CEO of Jump Associates
Dev Patnaik shares his 25-year journey founding and growing the world’s leading independent strategy and innovation consulting firm. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS
Brand Breakdown – Clarkston Consulting
In our second installment of “Brand Breakdowns,” we dissect management consulting firm, Clarkston Consulting. Learn some great stuff about industry programs and thought leadership development from this well-marketed firm. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS
Selecting Your Ideal Client In 5 Steps
Being clear on whom you serve and why is the foundation of the success of any marketing strategy or initiative. We discuss how identifying your Ideal Client addresses a litany of problems professional services firms experience when trying to drive growth. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS