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Unlocking Value

Garwood Growth
Professional Services
Private Equity
Artificial Intelligence
Business Growth
Investment
Growth Strategy
Buy and Build
Leadership Transitions
Leadership
Business Readiness
Consulting Industry
Leadership Transition
Valuations
Garwood Growth
Sustainability
Value Enhancement
Investment Strategies
Financial Returns
Entrepreneurial Businesses
Sales Process

Unlocking Value is designed to give founders and owners of professional services firms more confidence when they're working toward an exit or thinking about taking on investment.

Across six episodes, our host John Howard speaks with founders, investors and advisors about the moments that define the transaction journey - how to get ready, what to expect and how to succeed.

We cover everything from... more

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In this episode – the sixth and final in a mini-series on the technology-driven change reshaping professional services – John is joined by Jonathan Corrie, co-founder and chief executive of Precursive. Precursive makes software that helps services te... more

In this episode – the fifth conversation in our mini-series on technology-driven disruption – John is joined by Deb Ashton, who co-founded Certinia in 2009 and now runs its customer experience. Certinia is a professional services automation platform,... more

In this episode, John is joined by Sri Ganesan, founder of Rocketlane, a professional services automation platform built for customer onboarding and implementation teams. Sri is a serial founder – his first company was acquired by Freshworks, the fir... more

In this episode – the first in a six-part mini-series on the technology-driven change reshaping professional services – John is joined by Jason Soar, who spent thirty years inside Sainsbury’s before leaving to advise grocery businesses in the UK and ... more

In this episode, John is joined by Sarah Edwards, who leads product and go-to-market at Kantata, a professional services automation platform. 

Sarah has spent thirty years in and around consulting, and through the Leaders in Consulting community she... more

John’s guest this episode is Jon Stead, chief executive of CMap, the software that runs the commercial side of consulting, architecture and engineering firms – quoting work, resourcing it, billing it. He’s the first of the technology-firm leaders in ... more

John's guest this episode is Richard Longstreet, the founder of Tarka Talent – a specialist recruitment firm working with consulting businesses across the UK and the US. Tarka places experienced hires across the consulting market and produces an annu... more

In this episode, John is joined by Stephen Johnson, founder and CEO of Roq, a consultancy focused on helping organisations deliver large-scale technology change.

Stephen founded Roq in 2009 and has since grown the business into a 120-person firm wor... more

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Richard Longstreet
Founder of Tarka Talent, specialist recruitment for consulting firms
Tarka Talent
Episode: Episode 37: Richard Longstreet – The Hiring Data Doesn’t Match the Headlines
Stephen Johnson
Founder and CEO of Roq, a quality engineering consultancy
Roq
Episode: Episode 36: Stephen Johnson – Hard-Won Lessons from 17 Years of Growth, Setbacks and Leadership
Duncan Ramsay
Partner at ECI Partners with prior PwC deal advisory experience
ECI Partners
Episode: Episode 35: Duncan Ramsay – Inside the investor mindset: Building scalable consulting firms
Jenny Burns
CEO of Magnetic, innovation consultancy; accidental CEO
Magnetic
Episode: Episode 34: Jenny Burns – The Accidental CEO: The Leadership Path She Never Planned
Andrew Laird
Co-founder of Mutual Ventures focused on public services reform
Mutual Ventures
Episode: Episode 33: Andrew Laird – Where values lead, growth follows: Rethinking how consultancies scale
Tamzen Isacsson
Chief Executive of the Management Consultancies Association (MCA)
Management Consultancies Association (MCA)
Episode: Episode 32: Tamzen Isacsson – The state of consulting today, from the CEO of the MCA
Jeremie Guillerme
Partner at Reputation Inc
Reputation Inc
Episode: Episode 31: Jeremie Guillerme – Turning reputation into a strategic advantage
Jonathan Peachey
Founder of Factory X; AI strategy advisor for professional services
Factory X
Episode: Episode 30: Jonathan Peachey - When cognition becomes free: What AI means for professional services
Chris Allinson
Managing partner at Yonder Consulting, focused on strategic innovation and frontier thinking
Yonder Consulting
Episode: Episode 29: Chris Allinson – First of the Next, Not Best of the Last

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John Howard
Host of Unlocking Value, Garwood Growth

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Episode 25: Andrew Brown - Fresh From Exit: How Founder Independence and a Great Team Secured the Deal
Q: What would you have done differently to ease the sale process?
I would have prioritized my own wellbeing and mental state earlier, and perhaps started formal preparations sooner; ensuring transparent, disciplined communication and a clear plan would have helped the team adapt more smoothly.
Episode 25: Andrew Brown - Fresh From Exit: How Founder Independence and a Great Team Secured the Deal
Q: What made the business ready for sale, beyond the financials?
Having a non‑dependent leadership, a strong, stable team, and robust processes and records gave buyers confidence; the business manager role and deep client relationships were key assets that demonstrated continuity beyond the founder.
Episode 25: Andrew Brown - Fresh From Exit: How Founder Independence and a Great Team Secured the Deal
Q: Could you tell us what you were thinking about the exit a year ago and how you started to consider selling the business?
I started to step back gradually, then realized I couldn't continue in the same way; after discussing with family and assessing the market, an unsolicited approach sparked serious consideration, followed by a formal evaluation and a decision to test the sale.
Episode 29: Chris Allinson – First of the Next, Not Best of the Last
Q: What is the core idea behind 'first of the next'
It's about continuously evolving the offering to stay ahead of market shifts, rather than resting on past achievements, and ensuring the firm can see and shape future opportunities.
Episode 28: Adrian Hands - Coffee to Cash: Simple Habits That Keep Professional Services Pipelines Healthy
Q: What does discovery mean in your approach, and why is it so important?
Discovery is about being curious and asking the right questions to uncover real needs. It may require more than one session and should avoid rushing to solutions; the goal is to understand the client's true situation, which makes the rest of the process faster and more accurate.

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

This show focuses on the dynamics of scaling, exiting, and investing in professional services firms. Across episodes, listeners hear from founders, investors, and advisers about value drivers, governance, and growth strategies—ranging from buy-and-build playbooks and diligence to leadership culture and AI-enabled service models. Notable themes include navigating exits or minority investments, building durable value through governance and scalable operations, and balancing founder vision with disciplined management. The format tends to prioritize practical takeaways, real-world case studies, and actionable frameworks that help owners prepare for transactions, attract capital, and drive long-term value for their firms. A distinctive angle is ... more

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