Why Sell: The Difference Between a Happy and an Unhappy Exit with Renzi Stone | Episode 52
In this podcast episode, we talk to Renzi Stone about the top considerations all boutique owners should keep in mind during a business exit strategy.
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Scale capital: A DIY Approach to Raising Growth Capital with Josh Miramant | Episode 51
Scaling a business requires raising capital. On this podcast episode, Josh Miramant discusses three capital sources that can help you scale.
Are you Losing to “Do Nothing” with Beth Trejo | Episode 50
In this episode of the podcast, we talk to Beth Trejo about why professional services firms are losing clients to “Do Nothing.” Listen now.
What to Do If Trapped Inside a Lifestyle Business? | Episode 49
The opportunity cost of spending your prime in a lifestyle business is too large. On this episode, we discuss a 3-part framework to address this issue and demonstrate how to use it.
Secrets to Responding to an Unsolicited Offer | Episode 48
Scaling a boutique professional services firm requires a strategy. Yet many owners have a collection of tactics and call it a strategy. Learn about how firms should approach creating their strategy.
The Dos and Don’ts of Strategy Development for Boutiques | Episode 47
Scaling a boutique professional services firm requires a strategy. Yet many owners have a collection of tactics and call it a strategy. Learn about how firms should approach creating their strategy.
What Founders Ought to Know About Team Composition | Episode 46
The composition of the founding team must be carefully considered. Boutiques are often formed by a group with overlapping skills which makes it hard to scale. Learn about how the team may need to change over time if a boutique is to reach its full potential.
The 4 Different Recruiting Needs of a Pro Serv Firm as it Scales | Episode 39
As your boutique professional service firm scales, talent acquisition shows up on the list of top priorities. Collective54 founder Greg Alexander discusses why the ability to recruit at scale separates the winners from the losers.
How to Market and Sell Like a Pro | Episode 38
Founders of boutiques can increase their rate of growth by professionalizing their marketing and sales approach. On this episode, learn the fundamental building blocks to professionalize your firm’s sales and marketing skills.
Designing Your Organization to Enable Your Exit | Episode 12
The perceived difficulty, or ease, of integrating your boutique will affect your sale. Understand the org model of the type of firms who might buy you. Redesign your model to be seamlessly integrated if bought. This will increase the chances of exiting.