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The Unique Boutique Podcast

Matt Hodkinson
Marketing
Artificial Intelligence
Consulting Industry
Linkedin
Case Studies
John Barrows
Video Marketing
Positioning
Innovation
Google
Social Proof
Thought Leadership
Business Development
AI In Sales
ROI
Growth Genie
CMAP
Optimo
Automation
AI In Marketing

You built a consultancy worth noticing. Getting the market to notice it is a different skill. The Unique Boutique (formerly The Consultancy Edge) is a fortnightly podcast hosted by Matt Hodkinson, exploring the positioning, differentiation, and category-ownership strategies that turn boutique consultancies into the only credible choice.

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You already suspect you're undercharging. What you probably haven't accepted is that it's your fault - not the market's, not your clients'.

John Ray spent nearly three decades in investment banking and investment management. Then corporate ageism pu... more

The Credible Choice, Not the Louder One - Sue Rizzello on Proof as Differentiation

Most boutique consultancies have a handful of case studies sitting on their website, quietly doing very little. Sue Rizzello thinks that's a wasted revenue opportunit... more

"We need a new client tomorrow." It's the moment most consultancies start thinking about business development - and according to Luke Badiali, that's already too late.

Luke is the co-founder of BeDeveloped, which helps boutique consulting firms repl... more

"Google are bandits." It's not the kind of thing you'd expect from a certified Google Partner agency - but Karen Young says it with a smile, and she means it.

Karen is the founder of Ethos Metrics, the ethical pay-per-click agency built on a simple,... more

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Luke Badiali
Co-founder of BeDeveloped, working with boutique consulting firms to embed early stage sales processes
BeDeveloped
Episode: S2E5: The Goldmine in your CRM, with Luke Badiali
Karen Young
Founder of Ethos Metrics, an ethical pay-per-click agency
Ethos Metrics
Episode: S2E4: The truth about paid ads, with Karen Young
Cris Beswick
Best-selling author, globally recognized authority on innovation, leadership and culture
The Evaluate Hub (platform founder)
Episode: S2E3: Stop selling capability. Start selling outcomes, with Cris Beswick
Justin Michael
Sales strategist, author, former advisor at Salesforce and LinkedIn
Independent consultant; former Salesforce and LinkedIn executive
Episode: S2E1: Category claimed. Standing out, selling smart, and why most consultants are invisible, with Justin Michael
James Thomlinson
Founder of Sprint Partners, management consultancy for consultancies
Sprint Partners
Episode: Ep. 34 Why your marketing feels harder (and what to do about it), with James Thomlinson
Patrick Kelly-Weller
Founder of Adapt Digital, focuses on process design and tech around business operations
Adapt Digital
Episode: Ep. 33 How Consultancies Should Really Use Tech, with Patrick Kelly-Weller
Danielle Heward
Co-founder of Optimo, operational improvement consultant focused on environmental and social impact
Optimo
Episode: Ep. 32 Building a values-led consultancy in downright weird times, with Danielle Heward
John Wilson
Founder of Honest Video and Explainer
Honest Video; Explainer
Episode: Ep. 31 Turn Consultancy Expertise into Demand with Video, with John Wilson
Ben Edwards
VP at CMap, operations intelligence platform
CMap
Episode: Ep. 30 Consultancy KPI's & Delivering with Consistency, with Ben Edwards

Host

Matt Hodkinson
Host of The Unique Boutique; focuses on positioning, differentiation, and category ownership for boutique consultancies.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • A must subscribe!

    If you are in consulting, this is one of the podcasts to subscribe to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Luk Smeyers
    Belgiuma year ago
  • Brilliant business podcast

    Interesting host and really varied guests. Worth a listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ts2jfI
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great pod

    Awesome content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Charlie Rutland
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Content is varied yet tightly focused on differentiation and growth for small firms.
Guests are consistently credible and practical, with actionable frameworks.
Audience finds the show essential for consultants aiming to boost credibility and win enterprise work.

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Ep. 34 Why your marketing feels harder (and what to do about it), with James Thomlinson
Q: What would you say is the biggest mistake firms make in marketing themselves?
Believing everything should be done in-house or focusing too much on brand perfection; instead, get out there, meet prospects, test ideas, and relentlessly pursue opportunities to prove value.
Ep. 34 Why your marketing feels harder (and what to do about it), with James Thomlinson
Q: When should a consultancy hire internally for marketing versus outsourcing?
It depends on sector and size; start with a tech-first workflow powered by AI, then bring in a marketing leader to scale, ensuring strategic direction remains with the founder while execution is supported by technology and external partners.
Ep. 34 Why your marketing feels harder (and what to do about it), with James Thomlinson
Q: What growth levers do you come back to for consultancy growth?
High-end strategic value, measurable impact, a clear proposition, a strong pipeline with modern tools, and a framework to measure ROI; also building an international footprint and leveraging thought leadership.
Ep. 34 Why your marketing feels harder (and what to do about it), with James Thomlinson
Q: Why is marketing so hard to get impact from in this environment, and what factors are you seeing?
There are more channels and audiences, shorter attention spans, macroeconomic headwinds compressing budgets, and AI increasing the sea of sameness; the answer is to focus on high-end strategic input, authentic relationships, and a differentiated proposition.
Ep. 34 Why your marketing feels harder (and what to do about it), with James Thomlinson
Q: Tell us about Sprint Partners and what you do.
Sprint Partners is a management consultancy for consultancies and in-house teams, focused on taking founders and leadership teams from propositions through to pipeline, partnerships, and sustainable growth.

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This show centers on how boutique consultancies can differentiate, own a niche, and turn positioning into a durable competitive advantage. Episodes frequently explore category ownership, practical go-to-market playbooks, and the balance between human-driven insight and AI-enabled tooling. Guests range from growth strategists to operators who share frameworks for credibility, scalable client acquisition, and ethical, outcomes-focused marketing. A standout trait is the tightly focused angle on boutique firms—helpful for listeners who want concrete, implementable moves rather than broad theory.

Noteworthy aspects include a consistent emphasis on practical differentiation strategies, real-world case studies, and actionable tactics—from positio... more

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3. Cris Beswick
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5. James Thomlinson
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7. Danielle Heward
8. John Wilson

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