In this episode, I chat with Luk Smeyers, founder of The Visible Authority, about the importance of shifting from an "ad hoc" approach to a well-structured strategy that sets consultancies up for long-term success. Luk explains how his own journey from corporate HR to consultancy helped him focus on creating a signature methodology, fostering client retention, and driving premium-priced services. We also touch on the future of AI in consulting and why specialisation is key to growth.

In this episode, I speak with Deri Hughes, founder of Honeycomb Consulting Skills Training, as we explore the importance of continuously developing your consultancy team's skills. Deri shares his fascinating journey from his early days at Bain, through the boutique consulting world, to building his own business. We also dive into how he balances the demanding world of consulting with family life, offering valuable insights on resilience, work-life balance and building trust with clients.

We also explore key themes like building trust with clients, maintaining work-life boundaries, and the art of business development in boutique consultancies. Deri offers practical advice on avoiding the pitfalls of over-reliance on slide decks and the power of strong scoping documents to ensure smooth client engagements. His thoughtful insights on the intersection of business, family and personal well-being make this a must-listen for consultants at any stage in their careers.

Don't miss this chance to learn from Deri’s wealth of experience and discover how to build resilience in your consultancy while delivering real client impact.

In this episode of The Consultancy Edge, Matt Hodkinson has an insightful conversation with Tony Clark, founder of NextWave - a London-based fintech consultancy. Tony shares his journey of bootstrapping NextWave since its inception just before the pandemic, and the defining moment that led to his resignation to pursue this venture.

He also highlights the critical role of commercial partnerships and his recent takeover of the London Fintech Podcast. Additionally, Tony discusses NextWave’s impactful One4One social enterprise programme, which has provided paid internships to 51 young people from diverse backgrounds over the past five years.

Tune in to learn from Tony's experiences and discover how NextWave is shaping the future of fintech and social impact.