The Professional Services Pursuit

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Episodes: 109

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Our goal is simple: to give professional services leaders a place to go to be inspired and tap into expert advice, trends and best practices in our collective pursuit of excellence. From agencies to IT services and every PS organization in between, our hosts and guests will provide the insights you need to drive a resource first organization and do what you do best, only better.

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Episode Date
Ep. 109 - A Practical Approach to Technology Decisions That Stand the Test of Change w/ Shawn Windle
Jan 08, 2026
Ep. 108 - The Evolving Role of the CFO: Driving Strategy, Operational Clarity & Scalable Growth w/ Steve De Santis & Dave Ristow
Dec 18, 2025
Ep. 107 - The Five 2026 Anti-Trends Professional Services Leaders Need to Hear w/ Brian Sommer
Dec 04, 2025
Ep. 106 - The Billable Hour Is Dying: A New Era of Delivery Health Metrics w/ Kyle Sandine
Nov 20, 2025
Ep. 105 - From Blind Spots to Breakthroughs: The Power of Benchmarking w/ Charles Gustine & Connor Budden
Nov 06, 2025
Ep. 104 - How to Build Scalable Resource Models Without Burning Out Your Teams w/ Julie Grove
Oct 23, 2025
Ep. 103 - Strategies to Optimize Resource Forecasting, Skills Management, and Agility w/ Greg Hensley
Oct 09, 2025
Ep. 102 - Preparing for the Future of Professional Services w/ Fortuné Alexander and Bo DiMuccio
Sep 25, 2025
Ep. 101 - Operational Discipline: What Separates Scaling from Stalling w/ Alex Klein and Ramone Param from Kennedy Intelligence (Part 5)
Sep 11, 2025
Ep. 100 - Milestone Moment Q&A with Brent and Banoo
Aug 28, 2025
Ep. 99 - The Talent Illusion of Hiring Stars vs Building Systems w/ Alex Klein and Tom Rodenhauser from Kennedy Intelligence (Part 4)
Aug 14, 2025
Ep. 98 - Why "Client Love" Isn’t Enough to Scale Your PS Firm w/ Alex Klein and Tom Rodenhauser from Kennedy Intelligence (Part 3)
Jul 31, 2025
Ep. 97 - Innovation Without Compromise: IT’s Role in Securing the AI Future w/ Taison Kearney
Jul 17, 2025
Ep. 96 - The 5-Step AI Readiness Framework for Agile Business Leaders w/ Andrew Cohen
Jul 03, 2025
Ep. 95 - Turning Growth into Sustainable Profit: What Top Firms Do Differently w/ Alex Klein and Ramone Param from Kennedy Intelligence (Part 2)
Jun 19, 2025
Ep. 94 - Mastering the Art and Science of Agency Leadership w/ Patricia Rothenberg
Jun 05, 2025
Ep. 93 - The 3 P's to Profit: Proposition, Positioning, and Pricing for Growth w/ Alex Klein and Tom Rodenhauser from Kennedy Intelligence (Part 1)
May 22, 2025
Ep. 92 - Operationalizing AI: Beyond the Buzz w/ David DeWolf
May 08, 2025
Ep. 91 - From Evaluation to Execution — Cracking the Code on Tech Integration w/ Austin Grigg
Apr 24, 2025
Ep. 90 – Unlocking Peak Performance: Rethinking Consulting Talent Development w/ Angela Navarro
Apr 10, 2025
Ep. 89 - Change Management Strategies: How to Drive Lasting Tech Adoption w/ Melissa Korzun
Mar 27, 2025
Ep. 88 - From Data to Decisions: Key Takeaways from the 2025 PS Maturity Benchmark Report w/ Charles Gustine
Mar 13, 2025
Ep. 87 - The 2025 Benchmark Breakdown: What Sets High-Performing Firms Apart w/Dave Hofferberth
Feb 27, 2025
Ep. 86 - Unlocking PMO Success in 2025: Advice from Industry Expert w/ Monique Ludwig
Feb 13, 2025
Ep. 85 - Essential Strategies for Successful Tech Implementation w/ Kurt Kilgore
Jan 30, 2025
Ep. 84 - Defining, Implementing, and Thriving with the Right Technology w/ Meredith Brake
Jan 16, 2025
Ep. 83 - New Year, New Predictions: How AI, Tech and Talent Will Shape 2025
Jan 02, 2025
Ep. 82 - Beyond Heroic Delivery: AI’s Role in Shaping New Agency Economic Models w/ Adam Cotumaccio and Patricia Rothenberg
Dec 12, 2024
Ep. 81 - Shaping Tomorrow: How Gen Z is Redefining the Workplace w/ Gurgèn Tadevosyan, Nikhil Patel & Armita Behboodi
Nov 28, 2024
Ep. 80 - A Deep Dive into the State of the Professional Services Industry w/ John Ragsdale
Nov 14, 2024
Ep. 79 - Ghosts of Projects Past: Professional Services Horror Stories w/ Brent and Banoo
Oct 31, 2024
Ep.78 - Behind the Budget: What Drives CFOs to Invest in Innovation
Oct 18, 2024
Ep.77 - SoDA Webinar: Agency Trends and The Cost of Inaction w/ Tom Beck, Deborah Heslip and Louise Martens
Oct 03, 2024
Ep. 76 - Navigating Multi-Generational Workforces w/ Meagan Johnson
Sep 19, 2024
Ep. 75 - Consultant, Heal Thyself: The Roadmap for Increased Valuations and Glorious Exits w/ Tom Rodenhauser & Ramone Param
Sep 05, 2024
Ep. 74 - Mastering Customer Journeys & Career Balance w/ Sabina Pons
Aug 22, 2024
Ep. 73 - The Agency Secret: Mastering Value and Growth w/ Anthony Gindin
Aug 08, 2024
Ep. 72 - Understanding and Engaging Gen Z in the Workforce w/ Tessa Misiaszek
Jul 25, 2024
Ep. 71 - TSIA TECH on Deck Webinar Recording: Redefining Professional Services Technology w/ Jared Haleck and John Ragsdale
Jul 12, 2024
Ep. 70 - Elevating Client Partnerships: Building Trust and Driving Revenue w/ Jacob Parks
Jun 27, 2024
Ep. 69 - Adapting to Change: Agencies, AI, and the Future of Value Creation w/ Matthew Kasindorf
Jun 13, 2024
Ep. 68 - Tech Debt Unmasked: The Culprit Behind Your Costliest Blind Spots and Bottlenecks w/ John Ragsdale and Melissa Korzun
May 30, 2024
Ep. 67 - Beyond Billable Hours: Rethinking IT Consulting Practices w/ Doug Baxter
May 16, 2024
Ep. 66 - Insights into AI Transformation in Professional Services w/ Ken Ringdahl
May 02, 2024
Ep. 65 - Building a Culture of Transparency and Trust w/ Matt O’Dette
Apr 18, 2024
Ep. 64 - Navigating the Future of PS: AI Solutions and Strategic Planning w/ Eisha Armstrong
Apr 04, 2024
Ep. 63 - How Hybrid Business Models & Value Pricing Drive Organizational Success w/ Caroline Johnson
Mar 21, 2024
Ep. 62 - Customer Retention Strategies: How to Improve Your Customer Lifespan by 6x w/ Greg Daines
Mar 07, 2024
Ep. 61 - Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Consulting: From Hourly Billing to Products and Partnerships w/ Tom Rodenhauser
Feb 22, 2024
Ep. 60 - How Technology Is Transforming Value Delivery for PS Firms w/ Sarah Edwards & Jared Haleck
Feb 08, 2024
Ep. 59 - (Part 2) Agency Positive Indicators and Priorities for the Year Ahead w/ Brian Williams and Andrew Howlett
Jan 25, 2024
Ep. 58 - (Part 1) 2023 in Review and Operating Priorities for the Year Ahead w/ Brian Williams and Andrew Howlett
Jan 11, 2024
Ep. 57 - End of Year Compilation Episode Featuring Shane Anastasi, Peter Taylor, and Marc Lacroix
Dec 28, 2023
Ep. 56 - How to Leverage Data Analytics and AI to Improve PS Engagements w/ Tim Tutt
Dec 14, 2023
Ep. 55 - Creating a People-Centric Culture That Supports the Dreams of the Doers w/ Orrin Klopper
Nov 30, 2023
Ep. 54 - Innovations in Vertical SaaS: The Professional Services Cloud w/ Michael Speranza
Nov 15, 2023
Ep. 53 - M&A Integration and Change Management Best Practices w/ Ingo Roemer
Nov 01, 2023
Ep. 52 - Innovation in IT Services and Digital Transformation w/ Andrew Cohen
Oct 19, 2023
Ep. 51 - How to Build and Establish Trust for Better Business Outcomes w/ Kristi Faltorusso
Oct 05, 2023
Ep. 50 - The Impact of Mergers and Acquisitions on Technology Investments w/ Niels Haagsman
Sep 21, 2023
Ep. 49 - Tools and Frameworks to Tackle Management and Technology Challenges w/ Brad Koehn
Sep 06, 2023
Ep. 48 - Redefining the Ad Agency Business: A Discussion w/ Michael Farmer
Aug 17, 2023
Ep. 47 - (Part 2) Essential Considerations for Technology Selection and Implementation w/ Simon England
Aug 03, 2023
Ep. 46 - (Part 1) Understanding the Unique Intricacies of a Consulting Firm w/ Simon England
Jul 20, 2023
Ep. 45 - The Formula to Growing World-Class Professional Services Organizations w/ Ilan Gendellman
Jul 05, 2023
Ep. 44 - The Components of a Successful Technology Consultancy w/ Michael Burton
Jun 22, 2023
Ep. 43 - How to Win Business Without Pitching w/ Blair Enns
Jun 08, 2023
Ep. 42 - AI Advancements and the Impact on Project Management w/ Peter Taylor
May 25, 2023
Ep. 41 - (Part 2) Successful Project Dynamics and How to Effectively Manage Change w/ Shane Anastasi
May 11, 2023
Ep. 40 - (Part 1) How To Achieve More Successful Outcomes from Implementation Projects w/ Shane Anastasi
Apr 27, 2023
Ep. 39 - The Shift in Evaluating the Right Technology Investments w/ Jared Haleck
Apr 13, 2023
Ep. 38 - Agency Spending, Strategic Priorities, and Key Industry Trends w/ Tom Beck
Mar 30, 2023
Ep. 37 - Prioritizing Employee Experience Amidst Labor Volatility w/ Gina Hartigan
Mar 16, 2023
Ep. 36 - How to Optimize Your Business During Uncertain Economic Times w/ Charles Gustine
Mar 02, 2023
Ep. 35 - Creating a Collective Culture and Enhancing the Remote Employee Experience w/ Christine Dunham
Feb 16, 2023
Ep. 34 - Professional Services Performance Trends and the Benefits of PSA w/ SPI’s Dave Hofferberth
Feb 02, 2023
Ep. 33 - Understand and Improve Your Resource Forecasting Performance w/ Marc Lacroix
Jan 19, 2023
Ep. 32 - Challenges, Trends and Tips for Leading a Successful Business in 2023 w/ Michael Speranza
Jan 05, 2023
Ep. 31 - (Part 2) Delivering Repeatable and Remarkable Customer Experiences w/ Peter Wride
Dec 15, 2022
Ep. 30 - The Evolution and Redesign of Modern Marketing and Advertising Needs w/ Lindsey Slaby
Dec 01, 2022
Ep. 29 - (Part 1) The Equation for Customer Success According to Gainsight w/ Peter Wride
Nov 17, 2022
Ep. 28 - How to Get Optimal Value from the Agency/Client Relationship w/ Bruno Gralpois
Nov 03, 2022
Ep. 27 - (Part 2) 5 Customer Experience Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making w/ Jessica Noble
Oct 20, 2022
Ep. 26 - (Part 1) Optimizing Customer and Employee Experience to Find Operational Excellence w/ Jessica Noble
Oct 06, 2022
Ep. 25 - The Biggest PS Tech Challenges and How Vertical SaaS Is Creating Solutions w/ Charles Gustine
Sep 22, 2022
Ep. 24 - Resource Management Automation Trends and Future Predictions w/ Randy Mysliviec
Sep 08, 2022
Ep. 23 - How to Set Your Professional Services Teams Up for Success w/ Carrie Young
Aug 25, 2022
Ep. 22 - The Changing Labor Market & Impact of Shifting Talent Pools w/ Brent and Banoo
Aug 12, 2022
Ep. 21 - How to Drive Growth and Adoption While Creating Customers for Life w/ Dave Yusuf
Jul 28, 2022
Ep. 20 - Recruiting in the Digital Age, How to Build Relationships From Home w/ Sean Kogan
Jul 14, 2022
Ep. 19 - The Key to Growth, Scale and Success in a Networked Economy w/ Ray Grainger
Jun 28, 2022
Ep. 18 - The Key Pillars of Effective Change Leadership w/ Peter Hadas
Jun 03, 2022
Ep. 17 - Introducing Our New Co-Host, Banoo Behboodi!
May 12, 2022
Ep. 16 - The Power of More Strategic Pitches and Driving Organic Growth w/ Brent Hodgins
May 04, 2022
Ep. 15- Mastering the RFP Process and Winning at Change Management and Adoption w/ Tom Schoen
Apr 20, 2022
Ep. 14 - Productizing Services for Better Utilization and Employee Satisfaction w/ Owen Frivold
Apr 05, 2022
Ep. 13 - Top Trends in Resource Utilization w/ Randy Mysliviec
Mar 22, 2022
Ep. 12 - Improving Agency Operations With Technology, Data, and Automation w/ Bear Forsyth
Mar 03, 2022
Ep. 11 - The 5 Biggest IT Trends Shaping the PS Space w/ Brian Sommer
Feb 17, 2022
Ep. 10 - Marrying the Art and Science of People and Technology w/ Devon DeBlasio
Feb 03, 2022
Ep. 9 - Moving From Financial Charters to Driving Customer Adoption w/ John Ragsdale
Jan 20, 2022
Ep. 8 - Positioning Your Business for Success while Avoiding Unprofitable Growth w/ Tim Williams
Jan 06, 2022
Ep 7 - Industry Merger Shakes Up the PS Technology Industry: Meet the Leader of the Mavenlink / Kimble Organization
Dec 15, 2021
Ep. 6 - Calibrating Against Change and Developing a Strategic Operations Mindset w/ Melissa Korzun
Dec 02, 2021
Ep. 5 - Balancing Culture and Strategy in a Modern Agency w/ Adam Brown
Nov 18, 2021
Ep. 4 - Finding Competitive Advantage with a Liquid Workforce w/ John Ragsdale
Nov 03, 2021
Ep. 2 - The Challenges and Trends Shaping The Future of Services Delivery w/ Ray Grainger, Sean Crafts & Roger Neel
Oct 12, 2021
Ep. 3 - Defusing Talent Pressure Points to Find Harmony Between Project Managers and Resource Managers w/ Peter Taylor
Oct 12, 2021
Ep. 1 - Welcome to The Professional Services Pursuit
Sep 21, 2021