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Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional

Will Bachman
Consulting
Private Equity
Artificial Intelligence
Manufacturing Industry
Board Membership
Employee Engagement
Market Research
Business Development
Executive Search
Consulting Firms
Marketing Strategy
Wokelo
Spencer Stuart
Mckinsey & Company
Powerpoint
Business Strategy
Telecommunications Analysis
Somatics
Body Awareness
Emotional Management

Unleashed explores how to thrive as an independent professional.

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Vaibhav Longani introduces Giani.ai, the tool that helps consultants build PowerPoint decks one slide at a time. Vaibhav shares his background as a freelance consultant for seven years, working with leading consulting firms across the US, Middle East... more

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The conversation opens with an overview of the consulting market, mentioning the impact of interest rates, private equity, and AI on the industry. Chad shares his background, including his career at Deloitte Consulting, Bain, and Charle... more

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Gaurav Bhosle talks about his coaching practice, which is split 50/50 between helping people get hired by consulting firms and coaching current consultants. He shares his background as an ex-McKinsey consultant and his MBA from HEC Pari... more

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Lana Newishy, founder of Hey Intake, explains that Hey Intake is one of several startups she has founded, which focuses on improving the client experience in the initial stages of a project.

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Lana Newishy
Founder of Hey Intake
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Episode: 649. Lana Newishy, Founder of Hey Intake
Mathooshan Manoharan
Special guest, former individual contributor promoted to manager at Umbrex
Umbrex
Episode: 648. Mathooshan Manoharan, From Individual Contributor to Manager: Lessons Learned at Umbrex
Mehdi Frikha
Founder/CEO of MZX AI (MZXAI)
MZX AI
Episode: 647. Mehdi Frikha, mzx.ai: Consulting-Grade AI-Generated PowerPoint Decks, in Minutes
Lilly Minkove
Founder of HeraSphere, former brand/strategy consultant
HeraSphere
Episode: 646. Lilly Minkove, Know Your KPIs: Become the CEO of Your Health
Andrew Persh
Co-founder of Oria.one
Oria.one
Episode: 645. Andrew Persh, Founder of Oria, an AI PowerPoint Plug-in for Management Consulting
Zsigmond Fajth
Co-founder of Gridd, McKinsey alum
Gridd
Episode: 644. Zsigmond Fajth, Gridd: Smart Templates for the AI Era
Scarlett Jiang
COO at Vantage Global AI, AI services and product company
Vantage Global AI
Episode: 643. Scarlett Jiang, COO at Vantage Global AI Shares 3 Live Client AI Use Cases
Saurabh Gupta
Founder of Binocs (binocs.co)
Binocs
Episode: 642. Saurabh Gupta, Co-founder Binocs, AI Driven Commercial Due Diligence
Lauri Euren
Founder of Operating.app, a tool for consulting firms
Operating.app
Episode: 641. Lauri Euren, Operating.app: An AI-powered platform to run a consulting firm from resource planning to month-end close

Host

Will Bachman
Host of the show; facilitator of interviews and discussions with independent consultants and industry experts.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 105 ratings
  • Mastering Mindsets with Srikumar Rao

    In a compelling episode of "Unleashed," Srikumar Rao offers a masterclass in mental models for personal mastery. His profound yet practical strategies, such as "Good thing, bad thing, who knows?" provide independent professionals with the tools to craft an extraordinary life, regardless of external circumstances. An essential listen for anyone on the path to resilience and success.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I value the unique angle
    Austria3 years ago
  • Great tips and consulting resources

    These podcasts have helped me grow my consulting practice

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pujitococogorda
    United States3 years ago
  • This podcast is a STANDARD.

    I have been following Will’s podcast for several years now, and I am constantly amazed at the volume of useful information I get from him. I’m a marketing professional working in the tech sector, so maybe you’d think I wouldn’t get a ton out of a consulting podcast. Wrong. Almost every episode has me taking copious notes. How to approach solving business problems, how to navigate Excel/ChatGPT, why you should read Shakespeare to expand as a human being… Where else can you get this? Unleashed ha... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gunstreetgrrl
    United States3 years ago
  • Very helpful!

    This podcast is so helpful in understanding business consulting as a newbie! Great examples that help illustrate the different topics. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    🐹onemouse
    United States4 years ago
  • Love Drew Kerr’s Episode

    So interesting! Learned a lot!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ilovethesmalltalk
    United States5 years ago

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Positive feedback on the host's interviewing style and ability to connect topics to real-world workflows
High production quality and consistently valuable content for independent consultants
Engaging host who brings out practical takeaways from diverse guests
Guests often provide real-world demos and templates listeners can apply immediately
Listeners value the mix of longer-form interviews and actionable tips

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647. Mehdi Frikha, mzx.ai: Consulting-Grade AI-Generated PowerPoint Decks, in Minutes
Q: Can you show an example of the output and how customizable it is?
They discuss a 41-slide technical proposal example, highlight the level of customization (tone, outputs, templates), and note that the tool can tailor content with client context, firm credentials, and even external databases.
647. Mehdi Frikha, mzx.ai: Consulting-Grade AI-Generated PowerPoint Decks, in Minutes
Q: What is the pricing and sign-up process?
The platform is currently in closed beta and will launch in four weeks with a $20 entry subscription that covers up to 120 slides; enterprise options include private cloud deployments and additional credits for more content.
647. Mehdi Frikha, mzx.ai: Consulting-Grade AI-Generated PowerPoint Decks, in Minutes
Q: What are the different agents you've built and what do they do?
The guest explains a suite of agents, including Hector for brand proposals and a translation/automation agent that can translate and reformat PowerPoint slides, even handling right-to-left languages, to produce fully branded, client-ready deliverables.
649. Lana Newishy, Founder of Hey Intake
Q: What research informed the recommended number of fields in a lead form, to balance data collection with completion rates?
Lead forms should be simple and quick to complete; while there isn't a fixed number, the emphasis is on asking the right questions and keeping time to a minimum to avoid drop-offs, with strategies like focusing on essential fields and leveraging AI scoring to prioritize submissions.
649. Lana Newishy, Founder of Hey Intake
Q: Are you trying to displace a client's existing CRM, or is the goal to coexist with tools like Pipe Drive or HubSpot?
The aim is not to force a replacement; many customers switch to Hey Intake, but we also offer seamless integrations so existing CRMs can stay in use alongside our intake flow.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Unleashed

What is Unleashed about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Unleashed delivers pragmatic guidance for independent professionals, with episodes focusing on building and growing solo consulting practices, applying AI and modern tooling to client work, and running efficient operations. Across recent conversations, listeners hear hands-on demonstrations (from AI-powered presentation tools to template-driven workflows), practical frameworks for sales, delivery, and client management, and firsthand stories from founders, operators, and consultants applying lean, data-driven approaches in real-world settings. A standout trait is the mix of actionable, how-to content and thoughtful commentary on mindset, productization, and scaling a one-person or small-team practice—often anchored by live demos, templates,... more

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2. Mathooshan Manoharan
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