Episodes
Jeff and Jason synthesize the high points they learned from their interviews on AI. And, they recommend what firms should do now.
Published 04/26/24
For years firms have pursued productization strategies to drive efficiency or create repeatable revenue. AI is making the need to productize one of survival. Learn why and how to respond.
Published 04/12/24
Decoding digital buying signals. Streamlining operations. Brian Wise talks about all this and more including a discussion about where AI is in the business “hype cycle.”
Published 03/29/24
How many firms are using AI? What platforms are they using? How are the most effective firms using AI to drive their thought leadership programs? Jason breaks down his latest thought leadership research.
Published 03/15/24
In our first video podcast, Greg Baugues shows listeners just what you can do with tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, and more to drive your personal productivity.
Published 03/01/24
Professional services firms have the most to lose and the most to gain from AI. Getting your firm and your clients ready is the first step. What does it take?
Published 02/09/24
Over 99% of AI deployments to date have been focused on personal productivity. David DeWolf shares how firms can unlock higher layers of operational and strategic value in their AI investments.
Published 01/19/24
From writing code to amping up call centers to a virtual wingman — Michelle Swan joins us to talk about how services firms are using AI to drive value internally and with clients.
Published 12/15/23
Jeff and Jason kick off a new series exploring current and future uses of generative AI in professional services. What are the opportunities and risks of its adoption?
Published 12/08/23
The best way to build relationships at scale is with email marketing. Acclaimed email expert, Ian Brodie, joins Jeff and Jason to share his thoughts on how to cut through the noise and “unsnooze your prospects’ inbox.”
Published 11/27/23
When you’re missing your revenue targets it’s tempting to chase shortcuts — quick fixes like an aggressive cold email outreach program. Yet, usually, success in the short term requires taking the long view.
Published 11/10/23
DCM Insights founding partners, Matt Dixon and Rory Channer, share the findings of their latest research on what the top pro services partners do differently to drive business development success.
Published 10/23/23
From automating interactions at the drive-thru to writing website content, AI is taking the world by storm. In this episode, Jason and Jeff explore the strategic marketing implications of the latest news on generative AI.
Published 09/29/23
There’s an inherent dysfunction that keeps firms from reaching their full growth potential. Jason and Jeff revisit one of the podcast’s earliest episodes to discuss what’s changed. And, what’s stayed the same.
Published 09/13/23
The marketing world is all “atwitter” about X. Was this rebrand a brilliant move? Or a colossal mistake? What can professional service firm leaders and marketers learn from the strategy?
Published 08/28/23
Some strategy firms lack a sound business strategy. Some HR consulting firms lack effective people discipline. Why do firms struggle to apply their expertise to their own businesses?
Published 08/11/23
Jeff and Jason break down what it takes to build a truly unique professional services firm client experience and offer examples of firms leading the pack.
Published 07/24/23
Insourced, outsourced, and co-sourced. Jason and Jeff explore the “ins” and “outs” of the prevailing ways to develop thought leadership.
Published 07/07/23
From culture to rewards to the “partners’ boat fund,” Jeff and Jason explore all the reasons firms’ marketing strategies fail.
Published 06/16/23
Jason breaks down how to develop a thought leadership strategy that defines the business issues your firm should own now and for the foreseeable future. And, he does it all in just five steps.
Published 06/02/23
We share professional services marketing lessons learned from Hyundai’s brand ascent, discuss marketing opportunities related to PWC’s large investment in AI, and lament China’s “crackdown” on consulting firms.
Published 05/26/23
We break down the brand of one of the world’s fastest-growing global technology services providers, Wizeline. Gain insight into the impact of a clear go-to-market strategy and relate to some challenges in solution architecture.
Published 05/12/23
Jeff breaks down how to get your firm showing up as its best self through a clear go-to-market strategy in five clear, but not always easy, steps.
Published 05/05/23
We dive back into the on-again, off-again EY split, Google’s shift to integrating AI-enabled chat into its search engine, and beer marketing. Yes, beer marketing.
Published 04/28/23