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Insight Selling: Turn Technical Experts Into Sellers
Technical buyers don't want rapport, they want someone who can diagnose their problem in real time. Here's what insight selling actually is, and how firms teach it to the experts who already hold the relationships.

Gord Smith
Jul 286 min read


Why Professional Services Firms Plateau, and What It Actually Takes to Restart Compounding Growth
Growth plateaus in professional services firms are not caused by a broken function, they are caused by weakened reinforcement between functions. Here is what it actually takes to design a second growth engine and restart compounding growth.

Gord Smith
Jun 236 min read


Why Fixing One Function Never Breaks a Plateau
Most professional services firms stuck at a growth plateau aren't broken in one place, they're fragmented across many. Here's why fixing one function never restores compounding, and what a coordinated operating model does instead.

Gord Smith
Jun 34 min read


How Professional Services IP Builds Firm Value Beyond the Balance Sheet
Intellectual property in professional services firms—like frameworks, tools, and data—drives scalable growth, higher valuations, and long-term independence from founders.

Gord Smith
Apr 287 min read


When Growth Plateaus in Professional Services, and Why It Has Nothing to Do with Effort
A growth plateau in professional services isn’t about effort—it’s a structural issue. Learn where compounding breaks and how to fix it.

Gord Smith
Apr 14 min read


The Difference Between Exit Planning and Exit Engineering
Exit engineering is the process of building a business that can operate without the founder, increasing transferability, reducing risk, and improving value before any sale conversation begins

Gord Smith
Mar 207 min read


The Exit Multiplier Nobody Talks About: Operational Independence
Operational independence is the hidden exit multiplier that increases valuation, reduces buyer risk, and builds a scalable professional services firm.

Gord Smith
Feb 206 min read


Scaling Delivery Without Chaos: Professional Services Capacity Planning Systems That Prevent Margin Erosion as You Grow
Professional services capacity planning breaks when growth outpaces delivery systems. Learn how firms stabilize operations and protect margins as they scale.

Manan Sharma
Feb 114 min read


From Project Shop to Growth Engine: How Microsoft & Salesforce Partners Build Land–Adopt–Expand-Renew Motions
Why growth-focused Microsoft and Salesforce partners are ditching project-only models for Land–Adopt–Expand–Renew—and how to make the shift.

Manan Sharma
Jan 73 min read


How to Coach Leaders to Say “No” More Than “Yes”
Saying “no” is one of the most underrated leadership skills, especially in growing professional services firms. Learn how to coach your leaders to say no with clarity and confidence, protect focus, and drive smarter growth.

Gord Smith
Oct 30, 20254 min read


Why Consulting Firms Can’t Afford to Skip a Growth Lab
Growth Lab consulting helps firms benchmark peers, align teams, and execute 10 high-ROI initiatives in just 4 weeks for faster growth.

Gord Smith
Aug 8, 20252 min read


Why ABM Still Works — Especially for Strategic Growth
Discover why Account-Based Marketing is a critical lead generation strategy for professional services firms targeting high-value B2B clients.
Jimena Calderon
Jul 16, 20254 min read


From Firefighter to Visionary: Carving Out Founder Bandwidth
Founders want to work on their business, but daily fires often pull them into the weeds—stalling strategy, hurting morale, and missing opportunities. This article shares eight practical ways to reclaim founder bandwidth, from time audits to delegation, helping leaders shift from overwhelmed operators to focused strategists.

Gord Smith
Jun 4, 20253 min read


Consulting Sales Stalled? You Might Be Bringing a Knife to a Gunfight
Even the best consulting teams are struggling to close deals—and it’s not about expertise. It’s about strategy. Traditional sales methods fall short in today’s complex, high-stakes environment. If your team is still pitching like it’s 2015, you might be bringing a knife to a gunfight. This blog breaks down why sales cycles are stalling—and how to shift your approach to create demand, win strategic deals, and regain sales momentum in 2025.

Gord Smith
Apr 16, 20254 min read


Strategies to Win Enterprise Clients in an Evolving B2B Sales Consulting Landscape
Learn actionable strategies for B2B sales consulting to win new clients. Overcome challenges and thrive in the evolving B2B sales landscape.
Abhitej Singh
Jan 14, 20254 min read


Microsoft Copilot for Consulting: A Case for Innovation and Transformation
Discover how MS Copilot is transforming consulting firms by boosting productivity, enhancing client experiences, and driving innovation.

Gord Smith
Oct 16, 20245 min read


Sales Revenue Acceleration in Professional Services Using Microsoft Copilot
B2B sales are evolving fast, but AI tools like MS Copilot are helping teams by automating tasks and enhancing sales strategies.

Manan Sharma
Oct 9, 20244 min read


Building a Sales and Marketing Engine: A Founder's Journey
To overcome growth plateaus, founders should focus on building strategic, sustainable sales and marketing processes.

Gord Smith
Sep 11, 20242 min read


Navigating the Transition: A Guide for Technical Founders in Professional Services Embracing Leadership Beyond Technical Expertise
Embark on a transformative journey from technical expert to visionary leader with this growth coaching insights!

Gord Smith
Mar 13, 20243 min read


Cultivating a Purpose-Driven Culture in Professional Services
In the nuanced and highly competitive landscape of professional services, the true assets of a firm are not tangible products but the...

ALTA Consulting
Feb 14, 20244 min read
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