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!
Episode 148: Unleashing potential: How to nurture a thriving team, with Alan Frost
Climb In Consulting
1 hour 10 minutes 19 seconds
1 year ago
Episode 148: Unleashing potential: How to nurture a thriving team, with Alan Frost
Imagine building a high-performing consulting team of 40, brick by brick, from the ground up. That's the remarkable journey of Alan Frost, Partner at Forvis Mazars.
In this episode of Climb in Consulting, Alan shares his inspiring story, and offers expert insights on cultivating a collaborative and empowering environment for consultants of all levels.
Get ready to explore:
- The unexpected benefits of an accounting background: Discover how Alan's experience as a chartered accountant provided a solid foundation for building a successful consulting team.
- The pandemic's surprising silver lining: Explore how Alan's team leveraged remote work to strengthen collaboration, upskill, and build a deeper bond.
- Why graduates are your secret weapon: Challenge the conventional wisdom about experience in consulting. Alan shares his philosophy on integrating graduates and creating a learning environment where they can flourish.
- The team effort behind building trust: Learn why Alan prioritises a team-centric approach to client relationships, fostering trust and confidence across the entire consulting team.
This episode is packed with insights for aspiring and seasoned consultants alike. Tune in and discover how Alan navigated an unconventional path to leadership, building a thriving team that delivers exceptional value to clients.
We hope you enjoy the show!
Reach out to Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-frost/
Learn more about Forvis Mazars: https://www.forvismazars.com/uk/en
Books, magazines, and websites mentioned in the show:
- What Got You Here Won't Get You There, by Marshall Goldsmith: https://www.amazon.co.uk/What-Got-Here-Wont-There/dp/1846681375
- Will It Make The Boat Go Faster? by Harriet Beveridge: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Will-Make-Boat-Faster-Olympic-winning/dp/1838592962/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2GTLPAR2S16MP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.A1QCCDHoKTiMOf__m-O3ZNlv96CzQKcjWmx6KbbNCYEfmEl6IvlH4WjkYJEAn68_3khQh1OGDFZX7jvcpar3Q_K3_iuyjgTohSEU37lq3X0xv2FidLwzVLmhi3_dlJ5l.PtxYAz3cxK6YcHY6OFVJyBJgSCs2XRZdjS3RLJnUbmY&dib_tag=se&keywords=Will+it+make+the+boat+go+faster%3F&qid=1719320593&s=books&sprefix=will+it+make+the+boat+go+faster+%2Cstripbooks%2C88&sr=1-1
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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!
