Creativity doesn’t have to come at the expense of profitability. Today’s blog showcases the transformation of a boutique marketing agency: - Implemented Professional Services Automation for precision. - Boosted profits by shifting to value-based pricing. - Reduced staff burnout while scaling smartly. Have you taken steps to measure utilization and profitability? Share below. #professionalservices #businessgrowth #agencylife
Collective 54
Professional Training and Coaching
Dallas, Texas 2,334 followers
The first mastermind community for founders of boutique professional services firms. Don't go it alone.
About us
Collective 54 is the first mastermind community for boutique professional services firms. We are focused on helping members make more, work less, and get to a bigger exit faster. This is done through peer-to-peer mentoring, expertise sharing, and our programming built to help firm founders and owners grow, scale, and sell their firms. Don’t go it alone.
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- Professional Training and Coaching
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Dallas, Texas
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- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2019
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Extreme Productized Services = Scalable Growth In today’s blog, Jamie Shanks shares: - The costly mistakes of customization - The importance of cash flow discipline - A First Principles checklist for productization If you want a firm that scales without founder bottlenecks, this one’s for you. #Productization #ProfessionalServices #Collective54
Journey to Extreme Productized Services through a First Principles Checklist
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Don’t let your firm be founder-centric. In today’s blog, Tom Schwab of Interview Valet shares how a month-long sabbatical: - Strengthened his team - Improved operations - Boosted his firm’s valuation What could a sabbatical unlock for your firm? #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #Collective54
Why Sabbaticals Could Be the Key to Unlocking Your Firm’s Scalability and Value
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This week on the Pro Serv Podcast, Greg Alexander speaks with Justin M. Nassiri of Executive Presence on how founders can build trust, awareness, and authority through LinkedIn. Discover actionable strategies to stand out and align LinkedIn with your business goals. #Collective54 #LinkedInStrategy #ProfessionalServices
Episode 197 – Building LinkedIn Authority to Drive Business Development Opportunities – Member Case by Justin Nassiri From Idea to Publication
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Tired of juggling multiple systems? In today’s blog, William Lieberman explains how his firm’s unified ERP system created a single source of truth, slashed costs, and improved client satisfaction. Find out how simplifying your back office can fuel growth and efficiency. Read the blog now! #BusinessGrowth #BackOfficeEfficiency #Collective54
Back-Office Transformation: A Professional Services CEO's Journey to Unified Operations
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Struggling with late payments? Small service firms often face delayed invoices, hurting cash flow and growth. In today’s blog, we discuss: - Diagnosing your collections problem (DSO, aging receivables) - Proactive strategies like clear contracts and advance payments - How Collective 54 helps owners tackle financial challenges together Read the full blog and start getting paid on time. #CashFlowManagement #ProfessionalServices #Collective54
Why You're Not Getting Paid On Time and What to Do About It
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Struggling with uncertainty? An Advisory Board might be the answer. In today’s blog, Kimberly Kraemer from Waterhouse Brands shares how her Ad Board provided the perspective and accountability her firm needed to: - Course-correct during challenging times. - Set realistic, achievable goals. - Reignite growth with confidence. Discover how an Ad Board can support your firm’s journey. #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Collective54
The Power Of Perspective: How Creating An Ad Board Can Accelerate Results
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Protect your firm’s future with better risk management. In today’s blog, Michael J. Ivie, from Eclipse Consulting Group explains how professional services firms can create a simplified risk management plan: - Identify key risks. - Prioritize what matters most. - Develop practical mitigation strategies. Learn how to build resilience and protect your business. #RiskManagement #ProfessionalServices #Collective54
Risk Management for Professional Services Firms
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Not all journeys end in an exit—and that’s okay. On the latest Pro Serv Podcast, Greg Alexander explores a different kind of founder story with Julian Lumpkin, who made the tough decision to shut down his firm, Success Kit. Key takeaways: - Recognizing when to pivot or stop - Effectively communicating difficult decisions - Embracing new opportunities with clarity and courage This episode offers invaluable lessons for every founder navigating the challenges of growth and resilience.
Episode 196 – Knowing When to Quit: Making the Tough Decision to Move On – Member Case by Julian Lumpkin From Idea to Publication
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In today's blog, Paul J. Karch highlights key trends shaping government procurement for professional service firms: - Faster budget approvals - Increased demand for HR, tech, and compliance services - More work for small businesses Learn how to make government contracts your growth engine. #GovernmentContracting #BusinessGrowth #Collective54
Government Contracting and the New Administration
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