Leading from the Front: How to Build and Lead Boutique Consulting Firms

Episode notes

Most consulting leaders say “people are our greatest asset,” then design firms where the best people burn out, stall out, or quietly leave. In this episode, Neal sits down with Jason Gandy, CEO of Performance Improvement Partners, a technology advisory and private equity - focused consulting firm, to examine what it actually looks like to lead from the front in a modern consulting business where careers, culture, and revenue all collide. Listen in as they discuss the real implications of running a player coach model, refusing to “promote on potential,” and treating delivery as more than just fulfillment work. You’ll hear how leadership style, business development strategy, and compensation design connect in consulting and private equity portfolio company work, as well as why those links quietly determine who stays, who leaves, and how fast your consulting firm can grow. To read the full show notes and explore more resources on consulting, private equity, and growth, visit the Virtas Partners website:

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