What does it take to build and sell two consulting firms and scale faster the second time around?
In this episode of Climb in Consulting, Nick speaks with Sue Lohr, a leader who’s done just that.
Sue played a pivotal role in building Synergy and Cormis into high-performing consultancies, both of which went on to successful exits. (Oh, and she sold a product business along the way too.)
Sue’s story is about building businesses that people genuinely want to buy, shaped by a clear proposition, confident pricing, and with culture at the core.
Sue shares how she:
✅ Took the lessons from Synergy to supercharge growth at Cormis
✅ Created strong cultures that scaled
✅ Developed clear value and confident pricing to drive sustainable growth
✅ Now shares these lessons with consulting founders and leaders via The Vibrant Company and The Consultancy Growth Network
If you’re building a firm, leading a team, or plotting your next move, this episode gives you a rare inside look at the mindset, strategy and leadership behind two successful consulting exits from someone who’s lived them.
Enjoy the show!
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What does it take to build and sell two consulting firms and scale faster the second time around?
In this episode of Climb in Consulting, Nick speaks with Sue Lohr, a leader who’s done just that.
Sue played a pivotal role in building Synergy and Cormis into high-performing consultancies, both of which went on to successful exits. (Oh, and she sold a product business along the way too.)
Sue’s story is about building businesses that people genuinely want to buy, shaped by a clear proposition, confident pricing, and with culture at the core.
Sue shares how she:
✅ Took the lessons from Synergy to supercharge growth at Cormis
✅ Created strong cultures that scaled
✅ Developed clear value and confident pricing to drive sustainable growth
✅ Now shares these lessons with consulting founders and leaders via The Vibrant Company and The Consultancy Growth Network
If you’re building a firm, leading a team, or plotting your next move, this episode gives you a rare inside look at the mindset, strategy and leadership behind two successful consulting exits from someone who’s lived them.
Enjoy the show!
Ep. 157: Consulting’s Next Chapter: Transformation, AI, & Thinking Differently with Chris Tomlinson
Climb In Consulting
1 hour 10 minutes 28 seconds
3 months ago
Ep. 157: Consulting’s Next Chapter: Transformation, AI, & Thinking Differently with Chris Tomlinson
What does it take to lead transformation in today’s fast-moving, tech-fuelled world?
In this episode of Climb in Consulting, Nick chats with Chris Tomlinson - or ‘Tommo’, as most people know him - a seasoned transformation leader and Managing Director of Muuto Consulting. With two decades of experience navigating complex change and helping organisations evolve, Tommo brings a refreshing, no-nonsense take on what real transformation looks like.
They dive deep into everything from starting Muuto and scaling it through different growth stages, to the future of consulting and how AI is rewriting the rules. Tommo also shares insights from his current Master’s in AI at Oxford and how it has shaped the way he thinks about everything, from business models to ethics.
Whether you're curious about AI in consulting or building a boutique firm of your own, this one’s packed with fresh thinking and hard-earned lessons.
This episode covers:
✅ What scaling a boutique consultancy really feels like
✅ The evolving consulting model from traditional hierarchies to consortium-style collaboration
✅ AI as an enterprise re-engineering tool, not just another tech fad
✅ How small firms can experiment and lead the way with AI adoption
✅ The human side of AI, where consultants still shine
Enjoy the show!
Climb In Consulting
What does it take to build and sell two consulting firms and scale faster the second time around?
In this episode of Climb in Consulting, Nick speaks with Sue Lohr, a leader who’s done just that.
Sue played a pivotal role in building Synergy and Cormis into high-performing consultancies, both of which went on to successful exits. (Oh, and she sold a product business along the way too.)
Sue’s story is about building businesses that people genuinely want to buy, shaped by a clear proposition, confident pricing, and with culture at the core.
Sue shares how she:
✅ Took the lessons from Synergy to supercharge growth at Cormis
✅ Created strong cultures that scaled
✅ Developed clear value and confident pricing to drive sustainable growth
✅ Now shares these lessons with consulting founders and leaders via The Vibrant Company and The Consultancy Growth Network
If you’re building a firm, leading a team, or plotting your next move, this episode gives you a rare inside look at the mindset, strategy and leadership behind two successful consulting exits from someone who’s lived them.
Enjoy the show!
