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Dean and Anthony tackle canceled government contracts, SaaS PS teams going strategic, software buying roadblocks, and how cheaper AI like DeepSeek could level the tech playing field.

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The episode explores the impact of the new administration on the tech industry, the return-to-office trend as a form of “quiet firing,” and the importance of goal-setting for professional and personal growth.

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The Shift from Time-Based Billing to Value-Driven Services

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The SaaS Paradox: Why More Services Isn't Always Better

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The Profit Pivot: Redefining Professional Services Success

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Beyond the Project: The Value of PSaaS for Clients and Consultants

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From Chaos to Clarity: Creating Presentations That Resonate

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Trust and Connection in the Age of AI-Driven Consulting

As AI reshapes consulting, human connection and trust are more important than ever. Sara Lyons shares how consultants can stay indispensable in an AI-driven world on The Consultant’s Way Podcast.

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A People-First Strategy for Building Better Professional Services

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Future-Proofing Consulting Talent Through Strategic Recruitment

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The Evolving Role of Professional Services in SaaS

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Blending Technology with Advisory for Consulting Success

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Leveraging Departmental Friction for Organizational Success

Jason Mele shares how embracing friction between teams and leveraging professional services as a bridge can drive innovation, build trust, and deliver better outcomes for customers and organizations.

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The Founder's Guide to Scaling Without Burnout

Caitlin Ferguson, founder of COOPilots.io, shares strategies to help professional services and SaaS founders streamline operations, tackle burnout, and achieve sustainable growth through structured processes and financial clarity.

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The Freedom and Challenges of Solo Consulting

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Moving Professional Services from Implementation to Impact

Pat Muirragui joins The Consultant's Way Podcast hosts to explore how professional services are key to delivering value, building client relationships, and driving success in today’s tech and consulting landscape.

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The Latest Trends at the Intersection of Saas and Consulting

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Reimagining Consulting for a SaaS-Driven World

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Turning Metrics into Momentum in Consulting

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In this episode of "The Consultant's Way Podcast", hosts Dean McMann and Anthony Paluska interview Alpesh Patel, a seasoned executive in professional services and technology with over 20 years of experience.

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Smart Staffing for Agile Consulting Teams

Brian Silverman breaks down why reactive staffing breaks consulting firms—and how strategic workforce planning, proactive hiring, and talent development can build a resilient, scalable team that’s ready for anything.

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How Market Shifts and AI Are Reshaping Consulting

Dean and Anthony tackle canceled government contracts, SaaS PS teams going strategic, software buying roadblocks, and how cheaper AI like DeepSeek could level the tech playing field.

Listen Now

Winning in SaaS by Shifting from Land Grab to Growth

Bob Wright joins The Consultant’s Way Podcast to discuss how SaaS companies must evolve beyond customer acquisition, reposition professional services as revenue drivers, and shift from feature-selling to problem-driven storytelling for sustainable growth.

Listen Now

Helping Clients Uncover What They Really Need

Dan Sacchitella joins The Consultant’s Way Podcast to discuss how consultants act as "corporate therapists," uncovering clients' true problems, building trust, and driving solution-based sales in complex environments.

Listen Now

How Remote Consulting Is Changing Client Relationships

Prashant Mishra shares his journey from software developer to consultant, overcoming imposter syndrome, building client relationships, and adapting to remote consulting while mastering the soft skills essential for professional services success.

Listen Now

Navigating Change in Professional Services in 2025

The episode explores the impact of the new administration on the tech industry, the return-to-office trend as a form of “quiet firing,” and the importance of goal-setting for professional and personal growth.

Listen Now

The Shift from Time-Based Billing to Value-Driven Services

Alex Connell shares how Unifyr’s Service Points Model shifts professional services from time-based billing to value-driven pricing, improving efficiency, customer engagement, and revenue predictability. A must-listen for PS leaders!

Listen Now

Transforming Professional Services into a Strategic Asset

Professional services should be more than a product add-on. This episode with Dushyant Mitra explores how SaaS teams can adopt a consulting mindset to drive revenue, innovation, and lasting client impact.

Listen Now

Balancing Consulting Skills, Pricing Models, and Client Expectations

As consulting evolves, firms must adapt. This episode with Neil Parekh explores pricing shifts, client expectations, and the skills needed to thrive in today’s competitive professional services landscape.

Listen Now

Escaping the Implementation Trap for SaaS Success

Trapped in implementation? This episode with Andrew Cappiello explores how SaaS professional services can shift from transactional work to strategic advisory, building stronger client relationships and long-term success.

Listen Now

Mastering the Art of Selling Professional Services

Selling professional services is not just about price. This episode explores how to engage early, build trust, and position yourself as a partner, not just another vendor.

Listen Now

The SaaS Paradox: Why More Services Isn't Always Better

Navigating global business is tricky. In this episode, Bill Henry shares insights on SaaS services, international markets, and cross-cultural communication to help consultants succeed worldwide.

Listen Now

The Profit Pivot: Redefining Professional Services Success

How can professional services drive profitable growth? In this episode, Brian Freeman shares insights on strategy, metrics, and execution to help teams thrive in today’s evolving SaaS landscape.

Listen Now

Beyond the Project: The Value of PSaaS for Clients and Consultants

Shifting from projects to subscriptions? This episode unpacks the rise of Professional Services as a Service, its opportunities, challenges, and what it takes to make the model work.

Listen Now

From Chaos to Clarity: Creating Presentations That Resonate

Struggling with messy presentations? In this episode, we share a simple process to transform scattered ideas into clear, compelling messages that engage clients and drive impact.

Listen Now

Unlocking Consulting Potential Through Executive Rapport

Building strong executive relationships is key to consulting success. Learn how trust, presence, and strategic rapport can unlock new opportunities on The Consultant’s Way Podcast.

Listen Now

Trust and Connection in the Age of AI-Driven Consulting

As AI reshapes consulting, human connection and trust are more important than ever. Sara Lyons shares how consultants can stay indispensable in an AI-driven world on The Consultant’s Way Podcast.

Listen Now

A People-First Strategy for Building Better Professional Services

Professional services thrive on people, not just deliverables. Charles Rattray shares how a people-first strategy boosts engagement, retention, and client success on The Consultant’s Way Podcast. Listen now!

Listen Now

Future-Proofing Consulting Talent Through Strategic Recruitment

The consulting talent gap is growing—how can firms adapt? Alex Destino shares strategies for recruitment, retention, and future-proofing consulting talent on The Consultant’s Way Podcast.

Listen Now

The Evolving Role of Professional Services in SaaS

🔊 The role of Professional Services in SaaS is evolving—risk management, executive buy-in, and strategic client engagement are now essential. Hear insights from Tristan Humbles on The Consultant's Way Podcast!

Listen Now

Blending Technology with Advisory for Consulting Success

Brent Wesler shares how blending technology expertise with consultative advisory transforms workflows, emphasizing discovery, specialization, and aligning solutions with client goals for impactful, scalable results.

Listen Now

Leveraging Departmental Friction for Organizational Success

Jason Mele shares how embracing friction between teams and leveraging professional services as a bridge can drive innovation, build trust, and deliver better outcomes for customers and organizations.

Listen Now

The Founder's Guide to Scaling Without Burnout

Caitlin Ferguson, founder of COOPilots.io, shares strategies to help professional services and SaaS founders streamline operations, tackle burnout, and achieve sustainable growth through structured processes and financial clarity.

Listen Now

The Freedom and Challenges of Solo Consulting

Michael LaChappelle shares insights on transitioning from GE to independent consulting, the power of personal branding, leveraging AI tools, and driving success through Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Listen Now

Moving Professional Services from Implementation to Impact

Pat Muirragui joins The Consultant's Way Podcast hosts to explore how professional services are key to delivering value, building client relationships, and driving success in today’s tech and consulting landscape.

Listen Now

The Latest Trends at the Intersection of Saas and Consulting

Explore consulting's future with Dean McMann and Anthony Paluska: AI, boutique firms, SaaS transformation, and surprising social trends redefining the industry. Insightful, engaging, and thought-provoking!

Listen Now

Reimagining Consulting for a SaaS-Driven World

In this episode of The Consultant’s Way Podcast, Dean McMann and Anthony Paluska explore consulting’s evolution with Brad Levin, delving into the shift from system integrators to SaaS-based consulting.

Listen Now

Turning Metrics into Momentum in Consulting

In this episode of "The Consultant's Way Podcast," Dean McMann and Anthony Paluska interview Michael Turner, Vice President of Professional Services at Upland Software.

Listen Now

Driving Alignment and Growth in Professional Services

In this episode of "The Consultant's Way Podcast", hosts Dean McMann and Anthony Paluska interview Alpesh Patel, a seasoned executive in professional services and technology with over 20 years of experience.

Listen Now

Smart Staffing for Agile Consulting Teams

Brian Silverman breaks down why reactive staffing breaks consulting firms—and how strategic workforce planning, proactive hiring, and talent development can build a resilient, scalable team that’s ready for anything.

Listen Now

How Market Shifts and AI Are Reshaping Consulting

Dean and Anthony tackle canceled government contracts, SaaS PS teams going strategic, software buying roadblocks, and how cheaper AI like DeepSeek could level the tech playing field.

Listen Now

Winning in SaaS by Shifting from Land Grab to Growth

Bob Wright joins The Consultant’s Way Podcast to discuss how SaaS companies must evolve beyond customer acquisition, reposition professional services as revenue drivers, and shift from feature-selling to problem-driven storytelling for sustainable growth.

Listen Now

Helping Clients Uncover What They Really Need

Dan Sacchitella joins The Consultant’s Way Podcast to discuss how consultants act as "corporate therapists," uncovering clients' true problems, building trust, and driving solution-based sales in complex environments.

Listen Now

How Remote Consulting Is Changing Client Relationships

Prashant Mishra shares his journey from software developer to consultant, overcoming imposter syndrome, building client relationships, and adapting to remote consulting while mastering the soft skills essential for professional services success.

Listen Now

Navigating Change in Professional Services in 2025

The episode explores the impact of the new administration on the tech industry, the return-to-office trend as a form of “quiet firing,” and the importance of goal-setting for professional and personal growth.

Listen Now

The Shift from Time-Based Billing to Value-Driven Services

Alex Connell shares how Unifyr’s Service Points Model shifts professional services from time-based billing to value-driven pricing, improving efficiency, customer engagement, and revenue predictability. A must-listen for PS leaders!

Listen Now

Transforming Professional Services into a Strategic Asset

Professional services should be more than a product add-on. This episode with Dushyant Mitra explores how SaaS teams can adopt a consulting mindset to drive revenue, innovation, and lasting client impact.

Listen Now

Balancing Consulting Skills, Pricing Models, and Client Expectations

As consulting evolves, firms must adapt. This episode with Neil Parekh explores pricing shifts, client expectations, and the skills needed to thrive in today’s competitive professional services landscape.

Listen Now

Escaping the Implementation Trap for SaaS Success

Trapped in implementation? This episode with Andrew Cappiello explores how SaaS professional services can shift from transactional work to strategic advisory, building stronger client relationships and long-term success.

Listen Now

Mastering the Art of Selling Professional Services

Selling professional services is not just about price. This episode explores how to engage early, build trust, and position yourself as a partner, not just another vendor.

Listen Now

The SaaS Paradox: Why More Services Isn't Always Better

Navigating global business is tricky. In this episode, Bill Henry shares insights on SaaS services, international markets, and cross-cultural communication to help consultants succeed worldwide.

Listen Now

The Profit Pivot: Redefining Professional Services Success

How can professional services drive profitable growth? In this episode, Brian Freeman shares insights on strategy, metrics, and execution to help teams thrive in today’s evolving SaaS landscape.

Listen Now

Beyond the Project: The Value of PSaaS for Clients and Consultants

Shifting from projects to subscriptions? This episode unpacks the rise of Professional Services as a Service, its opportunities, challenges, and what it takes to make the model work.

Listen Now

From Chaos to Clarity: Creating Presentations That Resonate

Struggling with messy presentations? In this episode, we share a simple process to transform scattered ideas into clear, compelling messages that engage clients and drive impact.

Listen Now

Unlocking Consulting Potential Through Executive Rapport

Building strong executive relationships is key to consulting success. Learn how trust, presence, and strategic rapport can unlock new opportunities on The Consultant’s Way Podcast.

Listen Now

Trust and Connection in the Age of AI-Driven Consulting

As AI reshapes consulting, human connection and trust are more important than ever. Sara Lyons shares how consultants can stay indispensable in an AI-driven world on The Consultant’s Way Podcast.

Listen Now

A People-First Strategy for Building Better Professional Services

Professional services thrive on people, not just deliverables. Charles Rattray shares how a people-first strategy boosts engagement, retention, and client success on The Consultant’s Way Podcast. Listen now!

Listen Now

Future-Proofing Consulting Talent Through Strategic Recruitment

The consulting talent gap is growing—how can firms adapt? Alex Destino shares strategies for recruitment, retention, and future-proofing consulting talent on The Consultant’s Way Podcast.

Listen Now

The Evolving Role of Professional Services in SaaS

🔊 The role of Professional Services in SaaS is evolving—risk management, executive buy-in, and strategic client engagement are now essential. Hear insights from Tristan Humbles on The Consultant's Way Podcast!

Listen Now

Blending Technology with Advisory for Consulting Success

Brent Wesler shares how blending technology expertise with consultative advisory transforms workflows, emphasizing discovery, specialization, and aligning solutions with client goals for impactful, scalable results.

Listen Now

Leveraging Departmental Friction for Organizational Success

Jason Mele shares how embracing friction between teams and leveraging professional services as a bridge can drive innovation, build trust, and deliver better outcomes for customers and organizations.

Listen Now

The Founder's Guide to Scaling Without Burnout

Caitlin Ferguson, founder of COOPilots.io, shares strategies to help professional services and SaaS founders streamline operations, tackle burnout, and achieve sustainable growth through structured processes and financial clarity.

Listen Now

The Freedom and Challenges of Solo Consulting

Michael LaChappelle shares insights on transitioning from GE to independent consulting, the power of personal branding, leveraging AI tools, and driving success through Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Listen Now

Moving Professional Services from Implementation to Impact

Pat Muirragui joins The Consultant's Way Podcast hosts to explore how professional services are key to delivering value, building client relationships, and driving success in today’s tech and consulting landscape.

Listen Now

The Latest Trends at the Intersection of Saas and Consulting

Explore consulting's future with Dean McMann and Anthony Paluska: AI, boutique firms, SaaS transformation, and surprising social trends redefining the industry. Insightful, engaging, and thought-provoking!

Listen Now

Reimagining Consulting for a SaaS-Driven World

In this episode of The Consultant’s Way Podcast, Dean McMann and Anthony Paluska explore consulting’s evolution with Brad Levin, delving into the shift from system integrators to SaaS-based consulting.

Listen Now

Turning Metrics into Momentum in Consulting

In this episode of "The Consultant's Way Podcast," Dean McMann and Anthony Paluska interview Michael Turner, Vice President of Professional Services at Upland Software.

Listen Now

Driving Alignment and Growth in Professional Services

In this episode of "The Consultant's Way Podcast", hosts Dean McMann and Anthony Paluska interview Alpesh Patel, a seasoned executive in professional services and technology with over 20 years of experience.

Listen Now

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