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Episode 177 – Accidentally Running a Firm: A Journey from Freelancer to Boutique Firm – Member Case by Miles Kailburn

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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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Episode 176 – From Sidekick to Success: How a Trusted Number Two Fueled a Consulting Firm’s Growth and Exit – Member Case by Brian Albers

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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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Episode 175 – Best Practices For Handling Layoffs and Restructuring a Boutique Professional Service Firm – Member Case by Ken Yager and Tim Stone

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

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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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Episode 173 – Blueprint for Scaling: How a CPA Firm is Scaling Through Franchising – Member Case by Matthew Peterson

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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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Episode 171 – Mastering the Hire: Securing the Ideal Sales Leader for Your Boutique Firm – Member Case by David Kendall

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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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Episode 170 – Taking the Reins: A CEO’s Journey of Buying Out the Founder and Shaping the Future of a Boutique Professional Service Firm – Member Case by Jessica Knox

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In this session, we delve into the ambitious journey of a CEO who took the bold step of buying out the founder of a boutique professional service firm. Through an intimate conversation, we explore the intricate negotiations, strategic planning, and the emotional rollercoaster that defined this pivotal transition. Discover how this daring move not only reshaped the firm’s future but also set a new course for its legacy, culture, and the very essence of leadership within the industry. Join us as we unveil the challenges, triumphs, and the profound lessons learned along the way in transforming vision into reality.

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How Founder Compensation Changes as a Professional Service Firm Grows Up

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As the founder of a boutique professional service firm, you’ve embarked on a unique journey filled with challenges and opportunities. In my book, “The Boutique: How to Start, Scale, and Sell a Professional Service Firm,” I introduced a framework that outlines the three key stages in the lifecycle of a small service firm: Grow, Scale, and Exit. Today, we’ll explore how your compensation as the Founder changes as your firm evolves through these stages.

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Episode 169 – Maximizing Revenue Growth: Transforming Early Career Professionals Into Seasoned Revenue Generating Employees – Member Case by Phil Leary

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In this session, we discuss some of the secrets of unlocking expansion revenue from within existing accounts. You’ll learn how nurturing and developing employees who begin their careers in non-revenue generating positions can lead to a surprising uptick in your bottom line as they learn how to become natural rain makers. Discover the approaches used to transform these high potential employees into powerhouse revenue generators, and how this approach not only boosts your firm’s financial health but also fosters a culture of growth and innovation.

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