The Original Professional Services Marketing Podcast
With Jason Mlicki and Jeff McKay
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Thought Leadership Development: The Pros and Cons of 3 Proven Models
Insourced, outsourced, and co-sourced. Jason and Jeff explore the "ins" and "outs" of the prevailing ways to develop thought leadership.
12 Reasons Your Marketing Strategy is Failing
From culture to rewards to the "partners' boat fund," Jeff and Jason explore all the reasons firms' marketing strategies fail.
Thought Leadership in 5 Steps
Jason breaks down how to develop a thought leadership strategy that defines the business issues your firm should own now and for the foreseeable future. And, he does it all in just five steps.
Behind the Headlines: PWC’s $1B Investment in AI, China’s Consulting “Crackdown”, and Marketing Lessons from Hyundai
We share professional services marketing lessons learned from Hyundai's brand ascent, discuss marketing opportunities related to PWC's large investment in AI, and lament China's "crackdown" on consulting firms.
Brand Breakdown – Wizeline
We break down the brand of one of the world's fastest-growing global technology services providers, Wizeline. Gain insight into the impact of a clear go-to-market strategy and relate to some challenges in solution architecture.
Building a Go-To-Market Strategy in 5 Steps
Jeff breaks down how to get your firm showing up as its best self through a clear go-to-market strategy in five clear, but not always easy, steps.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.