
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 34 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessEntrepreneurshipManagement | |||

In this episode, John is joined by Jenny Burns, CEO of Magnetic, an innovation consultancy that helps organisations solve complex problems and create new products, services and experiences at pace. Jenny’s career spans more than 25 years across large... more
In this episode, John is joined by Andrew Laird, Chief Executive of Mutual Ventures, a specialist consultancy focused on public service reform and local transformation.
Andrew co-founded Mutual Ventures over 15 years ago with a clear but unconventio... more
In this episode, John is joined by Tamzen Isacsson, Chief Executive of the Management Consultancies Association (MCA), the body representing the UK’s leading consulting firms.
Tamzen works closely with firm leaders, government and stakeholders acros... more
In this episode, John is joined by Jeremie Guillerme, Partner at Reputation Inc, a specialist consultancy focused on helping organisations understand, build and protect their reputation with the stakeholders that matter most.
Jeremie has spent his c... more
In this episode, John is joined by Jonathan Peachey, founder of Factory X and former board member at Next 15, where he spent several years leading M&A and transformation across a group of more than 20 businesses spanning consulting, marketing and pro... more
In this episode, John is joined by Chris Allinson, Managing Partner at Yonder Consulting, a firm that helps organisations rethink how they grow and where they compete as markets evolve.
Chris has spent his career working at the intersection of strat... more
In this episode, John is joined by Adrian Hands, an experienced sales leader who has spent more than three decades in roles across technology, SaaS, media and e-commerce. Adrian now works as part of Positive Momentum, a group of seasoned consultants ... more
In this episode, John welcomes back Emma Flin, an investment director at Sovereign Capital Partners, a private equity firm that focuses on backing and growing mid-market tech and professional services businesses.
Having first spoken to Emma back in ... more
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Across recent episodes, the show centers on the journey of professional services firms navigating growth, exits, and external investment. Conversations frequently orbit value drivers, leadership and team alignment, and the realities investors look for, with guests ranging from founders and CEOs to private equity professionals and advisers. Notable angles include independent, growth-focused consulting practices (often with an emphasis on long-term independence or sustainable scaling), the mechanics of private equity and M&A readiness, and practical frameworks for selling, acquiring, or partnering. A standout thread is the emphasis on culture, governance, and practical preparation as firms position for value creation, exits, or strategic inve... more
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