Greg Alexander

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Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Financial Reporting Mistakes Small Service Firms Make

In small service firms financial reporting is a crucial aspect that cannot be overlooked. Whether you’re an architect, run an accounting firm, or lead a consulting business, accurate and timely financial reporting is essential for informed decision-making and strategic planning. However, amidst the hustle of everyday operations, it’s easy to fall prey to common financial reporting mistakes that can significantly impact your firm’s financial health. Here are eight common pitfalls to avoid:

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Episode 193 – Navigating a Partial Exit: Strategies for Maximizing Value and Retaining Control – Member Case by Travis Carey

As founders, many of us dream of a successful exit, but what happens when you’re ready to sell part of your business while keeping a stake in its future growth? In this session, we’ll explore the dynamics of a partial exit—a strategy that allows founders to take some chips off the table, while still staying involved and benefiting from the company’s ongoing success. Whether you’re considering selling a minority stake or a significant portion of your business, this session will arm you with the strategies, insights, and practical knowledge you need to approach a partial exit with confidence. Join us to learn how to unlock value while keeping a seat at the table for future growth.

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Harnessing AI to Redefine Scale in Professional Service Firms: A Blueprint for the New Era of Profit

The professional services industry has long faced an inherent challenge: scaling the business without proportionally scaling costs. Historically, every new client, project, or engagement has come with its own set of variable expenses, from employee time to specialized expertise. The arrival of artificial intelligence (AI), however, promises to turn this dynamic on its head by reducing the marginal cost of adding a new client to zero—or close to it. This shift is a game-changer, especially for firms in consulting, law, accounting, and other advisory domains where people have traditionally driven performance.

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Navigating Compensation Changes: Essential Insights for Professional Service Firm Founders

In the dynamic world of professional services, from marketing agencies and consulting firms to providers of fractional executives, navigating the intricacies of co-founder compensation is a critical aspect of maintaining harmony and fairness within the leadership team. With approximately 80% of professional service firms operating as partnerships, the question of how to adjust partner compensation equitably is a recurring challenge.

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Episode 192 – Unlocking the Power of Fractional CxOs: Insights for Scaling Your Business – Member Case by Paul Theisen

Many boutique pro serv firms are hesitant to pursue large deals without a delivery team in place or have concerns that they can hire to meet demand without compromising on quality. Join this session to learn from a pioneering firm that has developed a unique approach to solving talent supply chain challenges when pursuing large deals. Ben Johnson, CEO at Particle41 will share the innovative strategies that the firm uses to ensure they have the right people in place to deliver on large deals.

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How to Properly Pay Yourself as a Founder of a Boutique Professional Service Firm

Founders of boutique professional service firms, such as consulting firms, marketing agencies, and software development firms, often face a common dilemma: how to structure their own compensation. This critical decision can lead to problematic outcomes: not paying oneself, underpaying, or overpaying. The solution lies in understanding and applying a dual-role compensation method that accurately reflects the value a founder brings to their firm.

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10 Tips for Entrepreneurs to Go the Distance in Professional Services

As entrepreneurs in the professional service firm arena, we often embark on a journey with dreams of scaling our businesses, achieving success, and ultimately reaching the coveted exit. However, the reality is that many founders falter along the way, lacking the endurance required to go the distance. In a world where millions of firms are started each year, only a select few make it to a successful exit. Why? Because the path is long, challenging, and demands unwavering mental toughness.

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Episode 191 – Innovative Approaches to Talent Supply Chain and Hiring for Large Deals – Member Case by Ben Johnson

Many boutique pro serv firms are hesitant to pursue large deals without a delivery team in place or have concerns that they can hire to meet demand without compromising on quality. Join this session to learn from a pioneering firm that has developed a unique approach to solving talent supply chain challenges when pursuing large deals. Ben Johnson, CEO at Particle41 will share the innovative strategies that the firm uses to ensure they have the right people in place to deliver on large deals.

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Episode 190 – The Power of Testimonials: Boosting Sales and Credibility in Professional Services  – Member Case by Sam Shepler

In this session, you will discover the immense value of client testimonials in selling your services. We will explore how testimonials serve as powerful social proof, helping to build trust and credibility with prospective clients. You will learn strategies for soliciting authentic and compelling testimonials from satisfied clients and techniques for presenting them in various formats, including case studies and video testimonials. The session will also cover best practices for integrating testimonials into your marketing and sales materials, such as websites, proposals, and presentations.