The Consulting Growth Podcast

Prof. Joe O'Mahoney
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The Consulting Growth Podcast

Joe O'Mahoney is Professor of Consulting at Cardiff University and a growth & exit advisor to boutique consultancies. Joe researches, teaches, publishes and consults about the consulting industry.In the CONSULTING GROWTH PODCAST he interviews founders that have successfully grown or sold their firms, acquirers who have bought firms, and a host of growth experts to help you avoid the mistakes, and learn the insights of others who have been there and done that.Find out more at www.joeomahoney.com

  1. Episode 39: Chris Tomlinson on AI-Driven Transformation and Boutique Firm Advantages

    2 DAYS AGO

    Episode 39: Chris Tomlinson on AI-Driven Transformation and Boutique Firm Advantages

    Send us a text Chris Tomlinson, the founder and CEO of Muuto, is reshaping his firm by embracing AI. Learn how Chris and his team are leveraging the power of generative technologies to shift their consulting practices. Chris shares his insights on how boutiques can outpace larger organizations by harnessing the agility to innovate without the usual constraints. We explore the potential of AI agents in modeling and refining work processes, transforming traditional consulting models to be more...

    39 min
  2. Preparing for growth inflection points: lessons from two successful CEOs

    21 JAN

    Preparing for growth inflection points: lessons from two successful CEOs

    Send us a text Any business school student will tell you about the S-curves that most companies encounter when they scale: when what got you to point A will actively prevent you from getting to point B. Anticipating these leads to smoother growth, happier employees, less stressed CEOs/owners, and keener investors / buyers. Here, we learn from the growth journeys of Richard Goold (ex-CEO of Moorhouse) and Mark Palmer (ex-CEO of GoBeyond and OEE Consulting) - both of whom grew and exited their...

    1h 30m
  3. Talent Strategies for Boutique Consulting - Gary Landes, Wilton-Bain.

    02/12/2024

    Talent Strategies for Boutique Consulting - Gary Landes, Wilton-Bain.

    Send us a text Why do senior hires fail so often in consulting? What can we do to minimise this? Join me as I sit down with Gary Lanz from Wilton Bain to explore the intricate art of talent acquisition and development within the consulting industry. We discuss finding the strong senior hires who can generate business, fit culturally, and harmonize with existing teams. We also tackle the ongoing debate between being a trusted advisor and the necessity of becoming a visible expert in today's c...

    44 min
  4. How to Price your Consulting Services with Ethan Williams

    30/09/2024

    How to Price your Consulting Services with Ethan Williams

    Send us a text In this episode of the Consulting Growth Podcast, we sit down with pricing strategy maestro Ethan Williams, who transitioned from real estate investment banking to becoming an authoritative voice in global pricing strategy. Here is Ethan's AI Pricing Advisor: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-MNWgcA4wX-value-based-pricing-advisor Here's Ethan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethan-williams-8567278/ We dive deep into Ethan's experiences at GE Digital, PwC, and McKinsey, an...

    41 min
  5. Thought Leadership & AI in Boutique Consultancies – Insights with Athena Peppes

    02/09/2024

    Thought Leadership & AI in Boutique Consultancies – Insights with Athena Peppes

    Send us a text What does great thought leadership look like for boutique consultancies? Join us on the Consulting Growth Podcast as we engage with Athena Peppes, a luminary in thought leadership and artificial intelligence. Drawing from her stellar career at Accenture and her current role as an independent consultant, Athena unveils what makes thought leadership effective. In this episode, Athena demystifies how boutique firms can leverage AI to distill valuable insights from existing clien...

    37 min
  6. Productize! Eisha Armstrong and Chris Dando discuss how to generate products from expert knowledge

    11/07/2024

    Productize! Eisha Armstrong and Chris Dando discuss how to generate products from expert knowledge

    Send us a text Productization offers considerable opportunities to consultancies as the cost of development has collapsed. Eisha Armstong is the world's leading expert on how this is achieved in consultancies, co-founder of Vecteris and celebrated author. Chris Dando is a member of the Boutique Leaders Club and founder / CEO of Reinvigoration - an operations consultancy which has recent successfully productized some of its offerings. Eisha, brings her expertise in helping service...

    37 min
  7. Presidential Whisperer: Michael Kempner on growing his PR firm to 300+ people

    10/05/2024

    Presidential Whisperer: Michael Kempner on growing his PR firm to 300+ people

    Send us a text Meet Michael Kempner, the mastermind behind MIKEWORLDWIDE. His is a story a narrative woven with tenacity and transformation moving from a solo operation to spearheading a leading independent PR firm, where embracing past hurdles has been integral to the company's monumental growth. This episode peels back the layers on how valuing human capital has been pivotal to MWW's success, revealing that nurturing talent is just as crucial as attracting it. We discuss the importan...

    53 min
  8. Mastering M&A in the Consultancy Sector: Jerome Glynn-Smith of Equiteq

    09/04/2024

    Mastering M&A in the Consultancy Sector: Jerome Glynn-Smith of Equiteq

    Send us a text Unlock the secrets to a triumphant M&A journey in the knowledge economy with Jerome Glynn-Smith, the Equiteq's Head of Europe. As a former JP Morgan and Deloitte luminary, Jerome provides wisdom on the pivotal role of specialization within the technology and professional services sectors. Our chat navigates through the critical $10 million revenue threshold, the allure of private equity in the consultancy sphere, and the delicate art of balancing risk and scalability...

    38 min
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About

Joe O'Mahoney is Professor of Consulting at Cardiff University and a growth & exit advisor to boutique consultancies. Joe researches, teaches, publishes and consults about the consulting industry.In the CONSULTING GROWTH PODCAST he interviews founders that have successfully grown or sold their firms, acquirers who have bought firms, and a host of growth experts to help you avoid the mistakes, and learn the insights of others who have been there and done that.Find out more at www.joeomahoney.com

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  • Creator
    Prof. Joe O'Mahoney
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Consulting Growth Podcast
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