Ready to master the art of consulting and accelerate your professional journey? Consulting Spotlight brings you weekly insights from the consulting industry's most brilliant minds. Host Michael Bernzweig, founder of Software Oasis, leverages decades of experience connecting top consultants with leading organizations to bring you deep-dive conversations about what really works in consulting today. Each episode features strategic discussions with industry leaders, successful consultants, and d ...
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Unlocking Podcast Success with Alesia Galati
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38:23In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, host Michael Bernzweig interviews Alesia Galati, a podcasting expert and founder of Galati Media. They discuss Alicia's journey into podcasting, the importance of strategic planning, and the key elements of a successful podcast strategy. Alicia shares insights on market research, defining goals, and the sign…
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Unlocking Growth in SaaS with Tye DeGrange
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40:16Summary In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, host Michael Bernzweig interviews Tye DeGrange from Round Barn Labs. They discuss Tye's journey in tech and marketing, the importance of multi-channel strategies for SaaS companies, and the common pitfalls in partner marketing. Tye shares insights on the role of influencers, the impact of AI on marke…
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Jason Willis-Lee: Entrepreneurial Mindset in Translation
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35:51In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, host Michael Bernzweig interviews Jason Willis-Lee, founder of the Entrepreneurial Translator. They discuss the impact of AI on the language services industry, the importance of entrepreneurship in translation, and strategies for scaling businesses. Jason shares insights on leveraging AI tools, building pers…
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Ivan Vislavskiy: Unlocking Local Marketing Success
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42:16In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, host Michael Bernzweig interviews Ivan Vislavskiy, CEO and founder of Comrad Digital Marketing. They discuss Ivan's journey from starting his agency in 2008 to its current success, focusing on local service businesses. The conversation covers the importance of specialization in marketing, common mistakes bus…
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Bill Douglas: Journey From Entrepreneur to CEO
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36:13In this episode of the Consulting Spotlight, host Michael Bernzweig interviews Bill Douglas, CEO of OpticWise. Bill shares his entrepreneurial journey, the inception and services of OpticWise, and the impact of technology on commercial real estate. He discusses the importance of digital infrastructure, the onboarding process for property owners, an…
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Richard Lowe: Unlocking the Secrets of Ghostwriting
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32:29In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, host Michael Bernzweig interviews Richard Lowe Jr., founder of The Writing King and a ghostwriting expert. Richard shares his unique journey from a corporate career to becoming a successful ghostwriter, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and personal experiences in writing. He discusses the value of …
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Ameet Khabra’s Journey: From Freelancer to Agency Leader
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45:53In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, host Michael Bernzweig sits down with Ameet Khabra, the founder of HopSkip Media, a leading digital advertising agency. Ameet shares her inspiring journey of breaking into the digital marketing world at just 19 and building an agency that has managed over $4.3 million in ad spend. Ameet discusses how she tra…
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Lorrie Thomas Ross on Marketing Mastery: From Sales to Strategy
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37:29In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, host Michael Bernzweig sits down with Lorrie Thomas Ross, founder and CEO of Web Marketing Therapy, to explore her transformative journey from luxury retail sales to becoming a renowned marketing therapist. Lorrie shares how her early career in sales at Saks Fifth Avenue unexpectedly led her into the fast-pa…
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Marla Ballard’s Journey: From Trauma to Quantum Success
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36:28In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, host Michael Bernzweig sits down with Marla Ballard, CEO of U2 Shine, a pioneer in quantum personal development. Marla shares her transformative journey from navigating personal trauma to becoming a top-performing entrepreneur and leader in the field of quantum coaching. Raised on a Kentucky farm and later f…
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Derek Hales: Revolutionizing Sleep with Data-Driven Mattress Reviews
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47:02In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, host Michael Bernzweig sits down with Derek Hales, founder of NAPLAB, a groundbreaking platform for data-driven mattress testing and reviews. From his humble beginnings testing mattresses in his one-bedroom apartment to building a thriving business that has tested over 420 mattresses, Derek shares his inspir…
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Nicole Whittle: Outforce AI B2B Agency Marketplace
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43:25In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, we sit down with Nicole Whittle, Vice President of Operations at Outforce AI, a groundbreaking B2B marketplace that connects clients with over 80,000 vetted agencies worldwide. With more than 25 years of experience in software technology consulting, Nicole has been at the forefront of innovation in industrie…
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Travis Fox: Revolutionizing Housing with High-Performance Panels
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43:28In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, host Michael Bernzweig sits down with Travis Fox, the visionary co-founder of Build Your Fortress, to explore how innovative building technologies are transforming the construction industry. Travis shares his journey from real estate and psychology to spearheading a revolution in housing through high-perform…
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Kristi Mitchell: Simplifying Marketing for Consultants
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34:54In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, host Michael Bernzweig sits down with Kristi Mitchell, founder of Marketing Uncomplicated and host of the Unfudge Your Marketing podcast. Kristi shares her inspiring journey from corporate marketing to entrepreneurship, celebrating six years of helping over 100 businesses streamline their marketing strategie…
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IT to Conflict Resolution: Alex Yaroslavsky's Journey
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31:15In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, we feature Alex Yaroslavsky, founder of Conflict Yes and a certified mediator specializing in workplace dispute resolution. Born in the Soviet Union and immigrating to the US at age 10, Alex transformed his early experiences with cultural adaptation into expertise in conflict resolution and leadership coachi…
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Shark Tank Survivor: Michelle Weinstein's Path to Success
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32:36In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, Michelle Weinstein, founder of The Abundant Accountant and renowned sales strategist, shares her transformative journey from financial analyst to successful business coach. Her expertise lies in helping accounting, tax, and bookkeeping firm owners transform their practices through value-based pricing and str…
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From Wall Street to SaaS: Bill Dillmeier's Finance Leadership Journey
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36:37In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, we sit down with Bill Dillmeier, Principal at Aperture Advisors in Seattle, who brings over two decades of financial leadership experience spanning from Vanguard to Silicon Valley startups. Bill shares his transformation from traditional investment banking to becoming a trusted advisor for Series A through C…
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Sales Automation Pioneer: How Steve Wallace Revolutionized B2B Prospecting with Maverick App
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39:45In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, we sit down with Steve Wallace, Chief Revenue Officer of Maverick App, a groundbreaking business development automation and prospecting platform. Steve shares his journey from being a full-cycle insurance agent to leading sales innovation at Maverick App, where he has personally sent over 150,000 cold emails…
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From Venture Capital to Fractional CFO: Sal Tirabassi's Journey to Revolutionizing Finance
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48:42In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, we sit down with Salvatore Tirabassi, founder of CFO ProPlus Analytics, who transformed his 15-year venture capital experience into an innovative fractional CFO service. As a native New Yorker with extensive experience in growth equity partnerships and consumer services, Sal launched CFO ProPlus Analytics in…
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From Developer to Strategic CTO: Vygandas Pliasas on Transforming Tech Teams
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32:44In this episode of Software Consulting Spotlight, we sit down with Vygandas Pliasas, founder and CEO of Cortip, who specializes in fractional CTO services and executive consulting. Vygandas shares his journey from developer to strategic technology leader, offering invaluable insights into transforming engineering processes and building effective re…
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Process Transformation Expert: How Errol Allen Revolutionizes Business Operations
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32:26In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, we sit down with Errol Allen, founder of Errol Allen Consulting and veteran operations consultant. After leaving corporate America in 2011 at age 53, Errol transformed his analytical mindset and operations expertise into a thriving consulting practice focused on process optimization. With over a decade of ex…
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Empathy-Driven Marketing: How Brandon Falcon Built a SaaS Growth Empire
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34:47In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, we sit down with Brandon Falcon, founder of Falconics, who transformed his $1,000 startup into a leading marketing agency specializing in empathy-driven approaches for B2B SaaS companies. Starting in 2014 with web design and social media, Brandon evolved his company into a powerhouse that helps software foun…
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