How can your consultancy create and leverage proprietary software? Tim Redgate, Strategy Director & UK Head at Axioned, shares his knowledge.

This episode delves deep into the transformative journey of building and leveraging technology within a consulting firm. Tim shares his firsthand experience with developing, funding, and marketing custom software solutions that not only streamline operations but also significantly enhance the market standing of consulting businesses. From the initial ideation to the strategic deployment of resources, Tim outlines the crucial steps for consultancy leaders aiming to innovate and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.


You'll learn:

1. When to consider building your own software as a consultancy
2. The primary incentives behind building your own software
3. Practical steps on how to start building software solutions
4. How to convert your internal software solution into a standalone product

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Get in touch with Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-redgate/

Business book recommendation:
Traction by Gino Wickman | https://amzn.to/3UFcnDc

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Details about Axioned:
Website: https://axioned.com
Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
Size: 51-200 employees
Year: 2006

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About the host Sammy Gebele:
Sammy and SAWOO offer a B2B community-building service that establishes you as a thought leader in your industry and helps you build genuine, human-to-human relationships with your dream clients.

Get in touch with Sammy Gebele on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammygebele/

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Past guests on the LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcast include: Friederich von Hurter, Melanie Tobler, Tilman Au, and many more!

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Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!

Eager to use AI in client projects? Try experimenting internally first. Zühlke did exactly that and reduced their discovery process time by 75%.

In this episode, Sammy is joined by Melanie Marchant, Head of Digital Consulting at Zühlke. Melanie gives us an insider’s look at how her team is harnessing AI—not just to streamline operations but to revolutionize them completely. She shares valuable insights into how early internal experimentation enabled her to upgrade the company's AI competencies and provide clients with transformative results.


You'll learn:

1. How Zühlke pilots AI internally to refine client solutions
2. The impact of AI on Zühlke's consulting approach
3. Strategies for fostering an innovation-centric culture in consultancy
4. Melanie's approach to leadership in AI-driven transformation projects

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Get in touch with Melanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniemarchant/

Business book recommendation:
How to Get On With Anyone | https://bit.ly/3WvRCMt

Mindfulness App recommendation:
Clementine | https://www.clementineapp.com/

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Details about Zühlke:
Website: https://www.zuehlke.com
Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
Size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Year: 1968

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About the host Sammy Gebele:
Sammy and SAWOO offer a B2B community-building service that establishes you as a thought leader in your industry and helps you build genuine, human-to-human relationships with your dream clients.

Get in touch with Sammy Gebele on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammygebele/

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Past guests on the LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcast include: Friederich von Hurter, Melanie Tobler, Tilman Au, and many more!

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Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!

From the gritty streets of law enforcement to the cutting edge of digital asset consulting, how does one navigate such a dramatic career shift?

In this episode, we sit down with Scott Pounder, Managing Director — Blockchain and Digital Assets at FTI Consulting, who shares his journey from law enforcement to leading digital asset and blockchain initiatives in a global consulting firm. Scott delves into the transition, highlighting how skills honed in law enforcement have empowered him in the corporate world, particularly in blockchain and digital assets management. He opens up about the intricacies of building trust and value with clients and the strategic nuances of operating within a large consultancy.


You'll learn:

1. Effective strategies for transitioning between diverse career paths
2. Applying law enforcement skills in a corporate context
3. Techniques for building and maintaining client trust
4. Insights into managing a specialized team across different regions

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Get in touch with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-pounder-50730a90/

IT tool recommendation:
Crystal Expert Blockchain Analytics Tracing tool | https://crystalintelligence.com/

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Details about FTI Consulting:
Website: https://www.fticonsulting.com/
Industry: Business Consulting and Services
Size: 5,001-10,000 employees
Year: 1982

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About the host Sammy Gebele:
Sammy and SAWOO offer a B2B community-building service that establishes you as a thought leader in your industry and helps you build genuine, human-to-human relationships with your dream clients.

Get in touch with Sammy Gebele on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammygebele/

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Past guests on the LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcast include: Friederich von Hurter, Melanie Tobler, Tilman Au, and many more!

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Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!