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
- Update frequency
- every 25 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 48
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Scaling a Boutique Consultancy | Anish Patel & Prof. Joe O'Mahoney
Anish Patel takes us on a fascinating journey from his beginnings as a "physics geek" to building and selling a successful consultancy in this candid conversation about growth, leadersh…
The Real Cost of Entrepreneurship | Episode 8 - Bill Poston & Prof. Joe O'Mahoney
Bill Poston's remarkable journey from truck stop motel clerk to successful consulting entrepreneur offers a masterclass in professional services growth. With disarming candor, he shares…
From Political Philosophy to Peer Groups | Episode 9 - Tom McMakin & Prof. Joe O'Mahoney
Tom McMakin's path to consulting success began far from boardrooms – with a political philosophy degree followed by Peace Corps service in Africa. This unconventional start equipped him…
Scaling Small Consultancies: The Talent Challenge | Episode 6 - Caroline Boston & Prof. Joe O'Mahoney
Caroline Boston, reveals the talent acquisition secrets that help small consultancies grow exponentially in today's competitive market. With over 20 years in the consulting recruitment …
The Global Consulting Blueprint: Building a Boutique Empire | Episode 7 - Jeffrey Cronkshaw & Prof. Joe O'Mahoney
What does it really take to build a successful global consulting firm from scratch without external investment? In this revealing conversation, Jeffrey Cronkshaw, founder and group mana…
Scaling a Consultancy with Culture, Quality, and Smart Marketing | Episode 5 - Edward Beals & Prof. Joe O'Mahoney
Building a consulting firm from scratch requires more than expertise—it demands vision, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to culture. Edward Beals, founder of Loft9, demonstrates…
From Spreadsheet Chaos to Streamlined Success | Episode 4 - Behram Khan & Prof. Joe O'Mahoney
Are your consultancy's processes holding back your growth potential? In this revealing episode of the Consulting Growth Podcast, we dive deep into how Professional Service Automation (P…
Exit Strategies for Consultants | Episode 3 - Bill Bierce & Prof. Joe O'Mahoney
What happens when business partners who once shared a vision find themselves at odds over an exit strategy? The consequences can be financially devastating and emotionally draining—yet …
Mastering Consultancy Growth: Insights from Robert Garner | Episode 1 - Robert Garner & Prof. Joe O'Mahoney
Robert Garner's journey from KPMG partner to successful consultancy entrepreneur offers a masterclass in professional services growth and value creation. Drawing on his experience found…
Maximising Your Consultancy's Sale Value @Episode 2 - David Blois & Prof. Joe O'Mahoney
What makes a consultancy truly valuable to potential buyers? It's far more than just impressive EBIT DA figures and client lists.
David Blois, a certified accountant with 25 years of M&A…
Unlocking Consultancy Success: Richard Brackstone on Growth, Strategy, and Leadership
Richard Brackstone, the managing partner of Moorhouse Consulting, and I talk about growing consultancies. We talk about his time at Andersen Consulting and spearheading projects in the …
Episode 39: Chris Tomlinson on AI-Driven Transformation and Boutique Firm Advantages
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 con…
Preparing for growth inflection points: lessons from two successful CEOs
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 …
Talent Strategies for Boutique Consulting - Gary Landes, Wilton-Bain.
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…
How to Price your Consulting Services with Ethan Williams
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 authorita…
Thought Leadership & AI in Boutique Consultancies – Insights with Athena Peppes
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 a…
Productize! Eisha Armstrong and Chris Dando discuss how to generate products from expert knowledge
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 consu…
Presidential Whisperer: Michael Kempner on growing his PR firm to 300+ people
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 indep…
Mastering M&A in the Consultancy Sector: Jerome Glynn-Smith of Equiteq
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 provid…
Phil Rolfe: from growth to sale. Twice.
Phil Rolfe founded, grew and sold FS101 to P2 Consulting, then P2 Consulting to Valcon, where he is now the country COO for the UK.
This episode promises a treasure trove of wisdom, fro…