The Consultant's Way Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Consultant's Way Podcast, hosts Dean McMann and Anthony Paluska speak with Tristan Humbles, Global Head of Professional Services (PS) at Natterbox. Tristan shares insights into the changing landscape of professional services, particularly in the context of SaaS and telecom sectors. Tristan highlights how macroeconomic pressures have increased the need f...

Send us Fan Mail In this The Consultant’s Way Podcast episode, Dean McMann and Anthony Paluska interview Brent Wesler, VP of Strategic Technology at PIF Technologies. Wesler provides insights into his company’s approach to document-based workflow automation, emphasizing that while he operates in a highly technical role, his focus is on guiding clients through transformational changes, blending tec...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "The Consultant’s Way Podcast," Dean McMann and Anthony Paluska interview Jason Mele, who shares insights from his extensive experience in event tech and marketing tech, particularly in managing professional services in complex organizations. He highlights the constructive role of friction between departments, such as product development, sales, and pr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Consultant's Way Podcast, Dean McMann and Anthony Paluska interview Caitlin Ferguson, founder of Co-Pilots.io, which helps founders of professional services and SaaS companies streamline their operations and grow sustainably. Caitlin discusses her journey, starting in her parents’ accounting firm, through founding her own business, and ultimately establ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "The Consultant's Way Podcast," hosts Dean McMann and Anthony Paluska interview Pat Michael LaChappelle, an experienced management consultant who transitioned from working at General Electric (GE) to running his own firm, Lean Management Consulting. Michael discusses the significant benefits of working within a large firm, including comprehensive...

Send us Fan Mail In the latest episode of "The Consultant's Way Podcast," hosts Dean McMahon and Anthony Paluska engage with Pat Muirragui, an executive in professional services with a wealth of experience in engineering and customer relations. The conversation focuses on the integral role of professional services in consulting, particularly in technology and software sectors. Pat s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "The Consultant’s Way Podcast," hosts Dean McMann and Anthony Paluska interview Brad Levin, a veteran of the professional services and SaaS industries with over 30 years of experience. The discussion centers on the evolving landscape of consulting, particularly the divergence between traditional system integrators and SaaS-based consulting models. Brad...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "The Consultant's Way Podcast," Dean McMann and Anthony Paluska interview Michael Turner, Vice President of Professional Services at Upland Software. Turner discusses the challenges of managing in a matrix environment, where influencing without direct authority is key. He emphasizes the importance of using data proactively, specifically focusing o...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "The Consultant's Way" podcast, hosts Dean McMann and Anthony Paluska interview Alpesh Patel, a seasoned executive in professional services and technology with over 20 years of experience. The discussion focuses on best practices for scaling professional services in a complex, global environment. Patel shares his perspective on the critical import...