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Achieving a Successful Exit in Record Time with Tim Foster | Episode 180

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Join us as we delve into the gripping tale of a marketing agency’s journey through the tumultuous waves of cancel culture. In the height of societal pressure, the agency’s founders, driven by fear and uncertainty, offered their employees overly generous contracts. As the dust settled, they realized the unsustainable nature of their decisions and faced the daunting task of restructuring their workforce agreements. Tune in to discover how Ryan Gill and Chris Kneeland, Partners at Cult Collective, navigated this challenging terrain, replacing idealistic contracts with market-based, realistic agreements, and emerged stronger than ever before. This episode is a testament to the power of resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity.

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Scaling Success: How a Consulting Firm Grew from 12 to 250 Employees and Achieved a Triumphant Exit in 14 Years with Benoit David | Episode 179

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Join us as we delve into the gripping tale of a marketing agency’s journey through the tumultuous waves of cancel culture. In the height of societal pressure, the agency’s founders, driven by fear and uncertainty, offered their employees overly generous contracts. As the dust settled, they realized the unsustainable nature of their decisions and faced the daunting task of restructuring their workforce agreements. Tune in to discover how Ryan Gill and Chris Kneeland, Partners at Cult Collective, navigated this challenging terrain, replacing idealistic contracts with market-based, realistic agreements, and emerged stronger than ever before. This episode is a testament to the power of resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity.

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From Idea to Publication: Navigating the Book Writing Journey with Jamie Wasserman | Episode 178

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Join us as we delve into the gripping tale of a marketing agency’s journey through the tumultuous waves of cancel culture. In the height of societal pressure, the agency’s founders, driven by fear and uncertainty, offered their employees overly generous contracts. As the dust settled, they realized the unsustainable nature of their decisions and faced the daunting task of restructuring their workforce agreements. Tune in to discover how Ryan Gill and Chris Kneeland, Partners at Cult Collective, navigated this challenging terrain, replacing idealistic contracts with market-based, realistic agreements, and emerged stronger than ever before. This episode is a testament to the power of resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity.

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Accidentally Running a Firm: A Journey from Freelancer to Boutique Firm with Miles Kailburn | Episode 177

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Join us as we delve into the gripping tale of a marketing agency’s journey through the tumultuous waves of cancel culture. In the height of societal pressure, the agency’s founders, driven by fear and uncertainty, offered their employees overly generous contracts. As the dust settled, they realized the unsustainable nature of their decisions and faced the daunting task of restructuring their workforce agreements. Tune in to discover how Ryan Gill and Chris Kneeland, Partners at Cult Collective, navigated this challenging terrain, replacing idealistic contracts with market-based, realistic agreements, and emerged stronger than ever before. This episode is a testament to the power of resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity.

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From Sidekick to Success: How a Trusted Number Two Fueled a Consulting Firm’s Growth and Exit with Brian Albers | Episode 176

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Join us as we delve into the gripping tale of a marketing agency’s journey through the tumultuous waves of cancel culture. In the height of societal pressure, the agency’s founders, driven by fear and uncertainty, offered their employees overly generous contracts. As the dust settled, they realized the unsustainable nature of their decisions and faced the daunting task of restructuring their workforce agreements. Tune in to discover how Ryan Gill and Chris Kneeland, Partners at Cult Collective, navigated this challenging terrain, replacing idealistic contracts with market-based, realistic agreements, and emerged stronger than ever before. This episode is a testament to the power of resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity.

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Best Practices For Handling Layoffs and Restructuring a Boutique Professional Service Firm with Ken Yager and Tim Stone | Episode 175

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Join us as we delve into the gripping tale of a marketing agency’s journey through the tumultuous waves of cancel culture. In the height of societal pressure, the agency’s founders, driven by fear and uncertainty, offered their employees overly generous contracts. As the dust settled, they realized the unsustainable nature of their decisions and faced the daunting task of restructuring their workforce agreements. Tune in to discover how Ryan Gill and Chris Kneeland, Partners at Cult Collective, navigated this challenging terrain, replacing idealistic contracts with market-based, realistic agreements, and emerged stronger than ever before. This episode is a testament to the power of resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity.

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Resilience in the Spotlight: How One Marketing Agency Thrived Despite Employees Trying to Capitalize On The Cancel Culture with Ryan Gill and Chris Kneeland | Episode 174

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Join us as we delve into the gripping tale of a marketing agency’s journey through the tumultuous waves of cancel culture. In the height of societal pressure, the agency’s founders, driven by fear and uncertainty, offered their employees overly generous contracts. As the dust settled, they realized the unsustainable nature of their decisions and faced the daunting task of restructuring their workforce agreements. Tune in to discover how Ryan Gill and Chris Kneeland, Partners at Cult Collective, navigated this challenging terrain, replacing idealistic contracts with market-based, realistic agreements, and emerged stronger than ever before. This episode is a testament to the power of resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity.

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Blueprint for Scaling: How a CPA Firm is Scaling Through Franchising with Matthew Peterson | Episode 173

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In this session, we delve into the strategic journey of an accounting firm that has mastered the art of scaling by franchising its proven system. Learn how they’ve transformed their business model to offer franchise opportunities that empower other entrepreneurs to build their own successful accounting firms. We explore the benefits and challenges of this approach, the critical components of their franchise system, and hear a firsthand account from a franschisor who has thrived under this model. Join us to discover how franchising can be a game-changer in the accounting industry.

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Mastering the Hire: Securing the Ideal Sales Leader for Your Boutique Firm with David Kendall | Episode 171

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In this session, we delve into the art and science of hiring the perfect sales leader for boutique professional service firms. We discuss the unique challenges these firms face, the qualities that define a successful sales leader in this niche, and practical strategies to identify and attract top talent. Whether you’re in the early stages of building your sales team or looking to elevate your firm to the next level, join us for expert advice and real-world examples to guide you through the hiring process.

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