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Hot on the tail of being on a panel at the CMO Series Live I am excited share insights from Ralph Allen, COO of Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, on strategically aligning law firm operations with business development for profitability! Learn about leveraging technology, growing revenue, and more in this CMO Series Podcast episode. Its brilliant to get Ralph's perspective on the operations side of a Law firm #LawFirm #BusinessDevelopment #Profitability #PasslePodcast #Podcast #CMOSeries

Mission? Core values? That's that fluffy stuff, right? On a recent episode of the Path for Growth podcast, Alex Judd asked me what the biggest difference has been to me as the leader since the introduction of intentional mission and values at Fulling 12 years ago. There are three main areas of impact: ↳WHO WE WORK WITH  If a business doesn't align with our values, it's not going to be a good fit. Our values help us say "no" when needed. ↳WHO WE HAVE ON OUR TEAM  In the hiring process, we see when candidates light up because they resonate with our values. They help us hire right. ↳HOW WE REPRESENT OUR CLIENTS  We want our clients to win. That means, if they outgrow us, we pass them on to another team. Our values ensure we represent our clients. Your mission and values aren't the "fluffy stuff," and they aren't just there for marketing. Your values should guide some of the most critical aspects of your business: who you work with, who you hire, and how you serve your clients. *** Thanks for the conversation, Alex! I’ll share the full episode in the comments below. ------------------------------------- I’m Rusty Fulling, Founder & CEO of Fulling Management & Accounting. We’re passionate about helping business owners gain clarity, grow their profits and gain peace of mind while supporting your growth as a leader.

How important is a strong second-in-command for a consulting firm? Find out on this week’s Pro Serv Podcast with Brian Albers. Explore how a solid partnership and effective leadership can drive growth and facilitate a successful exit

There is a time in every founder's journey when scaling the firm is too much work for one person. This is when it is time to split the role of Founder and CEO. In this episode of the Pro Serv Podcast, Collective 54 member Brian Albers shares his journey of joining the firm, scaling it, and having a successful exit.

Question: What do you get when you cross a brand with a strategy? Answer: A living and breathing blueprint for successful engagement... or more likely, the elephant in the room that leaves executives and entrepreneurs scratching their heads. In this week's episode of the Brand Jam Podcast | ברנד ג'אם פודקאסט, we dive into one of the more misunderstood and confusing hallmarks of future-proofing any enterprise that should be foremost on your to-do list, and ask: *What, in fact, is a brand strategy? *How does it differ from a marketing or business strategy? *Why is it absolutely mission-critical for achieving your long-term objectives? Join my fellow brand jammers, David Laxer, Tamar Dan and yours truly, as we explore the essence of what it is we do on a daily basis, and make a case for why you need to be just as passionate about it as we are. Here's a taste of the group interplay. Links to the full episode on all your favorite platforms are below.

I was delighted to join Nick Synnott from Create Engage recently, as a guest on his fantastic Climb In Consulting podcast. We discussed my career journey to date and reflected on the many ups, downs, and life lessons that led me to start up The Vibrant Company.    Here's a taste of what we covered: 👉 Avoiding the growth trap: How to build a sustainable consultancy that scales, without sacrificing yourself, or your team. 👉 Laying the groundwork for success: How to ensure your consultancy is built on a rock-solid foundation before scaling. 👉 The three things I believe clients crave most from their consultants (and how to provide them exceptionally). 👉 How to develop a clear strategy and build a brand that resonates with your ideal clients. 👉 Why consultancies need to stop being jellyfish and instead embrace their inner swordfish! Link to the full episode is in the comments.   #Consulting #ConsultancyGrowth #PodcastRecommendation

Vulnerability as strength? Heck yes! Building a thriving law firm takes more than just expertise. Podcast guest, Claire Chandler, dropped some serious knowledge on how #authenticity and #vulnerability can be game-changers for growth and client success. Listen now 🎧 at https://ow.ly/qcXN50QJEj4 to discover: 🌟How being real fosters deeper connections with your team & clients. 🌟Why authenticity builds trust & strengthens your brand. 🌟The surprising ways vulnerability can fuel success. #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #trust #podcast #lawoffice #lawfirm #business Talent Boost

The art of delegation! This can be a challenging skill for entrepreneurs to master, but once they do, it opens the door for them to focus on optimizing their business. Learn how to become a more strategic delegator in the latest episode of the Profit by Design Podcast. Click the link to listen now 🎧 https://lnkd.in/guSz4HV7 #TimeManagementTips #Entrepreneurs #BusinessPodcast

I sat down with David Rogier, Founder and CEO of MasterClass, and it is one of my favorite episodes to date because of the candid stories he shares about the early failures and lessons he learned in the creation of his business… oh and his love of pickleball! Here’s the breakdown of his incredible wisdom.. jump in and ENJOY this new episode of Corporate Competitor Podcast! • 5:00 The lesson about education passed down to him by his grandmother, a Holocaust survivor and inspirational figure behind MasterClass • 10:00 Behind-the-scenes stories of the first three signings: Serena Williams, James Patterson, and Dustin Hoffman • 15:00 How to practice and test before you go big • 20:00 Why Sara Blakely inspired David to send out a company memo talking about the “best failure” of the week • 25:00 The difference between what people say they want and what people actually want based on their actions—and why you need to measure both. • 28:00 How to find out what really matters to your customer so you can make their first experience as easy as possible

Tax advisory expert Mark J. Kohler shares actionable strategies with Roger Knecht PB, PGE, VB that can help you transform your #accounting practice. Listen to the full podcast episode 👉https://zurl.co/Veh5 #BuildingthePremierAccountingFirm #BPAF #podcast #accountingtips #entrepreneur #business #strategy