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The Consultancy Edge
The Consultancy Edge is a fortnightly podcast hosted by Matt Hodkinson, where he interviews thought leaders, clients and influencers in the consultancy space. The show focuses on providing actionable insights, unique perspectives and strategies that help consultants and business leaders differentiate themselves and stay ahead of the curve.
The Consultancy Edge
Ep. 20 The highs, lows and hard truths of growth with Marc Jantzen
£10m exits. KFC chaos. And the truth about consultancy growth.
In this episode of The Consultancy Edge, Matt sits down with Marc Jantzen, founder of The Consultancy Growth Network and former CEO of Blue Sky, which he scaled and sold to Capita for £10 million.
Marc shares his unfiltered journey - from managing 200 people at KFC (yes, really), to leading a 17-year consultancy adventure filled with success, betrayal and ultimately, a lucrative exit.
Expect lessons that go way beyond the spreadsheet:
- Why growth isn’t linear - and how to stay sane when the dips come
- What consultancies get wrong about resilience and leadership
- The tools that helped him rebuild after losing his biggest client and key staff
- What makes a consultancy truly valuable in the eyes of a buyer
- How BenchPress is shifting the game for founders looking to scale smart
Whether you’re building towards an exit or just trying to survive Q2, this episode is packed with practical takeaways and unexpected inspiration.