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đź”´ EDITION #132 | August 27, 2025

Dear reader, 

Edition 132 is here, and we’re digging into why so many consulting firms struggle to cut through the noise.

 

Publishing, presenting, experimenting with campaigns yet still no traction? The difference often comes down to one thing: a clear, differentiating point of view stemming from laser-sharp value proposition that signals exactly how your consulting firm thinks and works.  

 

This week we explore how distilling that perspective can shift your firm from blending in to standing out.

 

Enjoy reading, 

 

Luk & Florian

Our New Article

How a Consulting Point of View Turns Expertise Into Influence

How a Consulting Point of View Turns Expertise Into Influence (1)

 

“We publish content regularly, present at events, experiment with various marketing campaigns across different channels – yet, nothing seems to be working. We are still struggling to generate quality leads.”

 

This probably resonates with a lot of consulting firms. We hear it from prospects and clients on a regular basis. Marketing and business development campaigns often fall flat, so consulting firms keep trying new things: new platforms, new messaging, new sales decks, new topics.

 

Similarly, sales conversations seem to lead to dozens of followups and constant discussions of prices. It makes sense why so many consulting firms feel stuck.

 

So what is missing? Why do some consulting firms get constant engagement – be it prospects reaching out, articles reshared, or leaders invited to present at industry conferences – while most get lost in the crowd?

 

In eight or so of ten cases, it’s a strong, differentiating point of view or perspective - the firm’s “flag in the ground” which clearly signals how its experts think and work.

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Read the New Article

 

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1. Consulting Value Review

 

A structured, 4 to 6-week, value-proposition-anchored rapid assessment of a consulting firm's growth and performance potential.

 

Best for:

  • Buyers or Investors evaluating the proposition and performance of a consulting firm pre- or post-acquisition/investment

 

2. Value Maximisation Program

 

A 10 to 12-week intensive program designed to define, sharpen, and operationalise a firm’s consulting proposition. 

 

Best for:  

  • Boutiques struggling with differentiation & business development
  • Practices in large consultancies needing a clearer positioning
  • Consulting firms launching new service lines
  • Enterprise SaaS companies starting a consulting/service function or needing to improve their current consulting proposition

 

3. Service Portfolio Optimisation Program

 

A deep dive into the cohesion, efficiency, and superior client value of a consulting firm’s service portfolio.

 

Best for:  

  • Large consulting firms with too many overlapping or unclear service offerings
  • Consulting firm practices seeking to scale profitably by optimising service-market fit

 

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