Episode 156: Profit on Purpose: Peter Czapp’s 7 Levers for Consultancy Growth
Update: 2025-06-26
Description
What separates consultancies that tick along from those that thrive? According to this episode’s guest, it’s all about one thing: profit on purpose.
In this episode, Nick sits down with Peter Czapp - Co-Founder of the Wow Company, The Consultancy Growth Network and the brains behind BenchPress, the consultancy benchmark report - to dig into the financial side of consulting that too many firms overlook.
Peter shares the seven profitability levers that top-performing firms use to boost their margins, stand out in the market, and build businesses that are both sustainable and saleable. From smart pricing and niche positioning to real-time metrics and resource management, this episode is packed with takeaways you can put into action straight away.
We cover:
✅ Why only 37% of consultancies hit 50% gross margin, and how to make sure you're one of them
✅ The power of positioning and why niche isn’t a dirty word
✅ Pricing strategies that reflect value, not just time
✅ How to build a culture that embraces profitability without killing your vibe
✅ The reporting metrics that actually matter and the one predictive stat Peter swears by
✅ Why real growth starts with intentionality
Whether you’re leading a consultancy, thinking about profitability, or just tired of vague advice and want practical tools, this one’s for you.
Enjoy the show!
In this episode, Nick sits down with Peter Czapp - Co-Founder of the Wow Company, The Consultancy Growth Network and the brains behind BenchPress, the consultancy benchmark report - to dig into the financial side of consulting that too many firms overlook.
Peter shares the seven profitability levers that top-performing firms use to boost their margins, stand out in the market, and build businesses that are both sustainable and saleable. From smart pricing and niche positioning to real-time metrics and resource management, this episode is packed with takeaways you can put into action straight away.
We cover:
✅ Why only 37% of consultancies hit 50% gross margin, and how to make sure you're one of them
✅ The power of positioning and why niche isn’t a dirty word
✅ Pricing strategies that reflect value, not just time
✅ How to build a culture that embraces profitability without killing your vibe
✅ The reporting metrics that actually matter and the one predictive stat Peter swears by
✅ Why real growth starts with intentionality
Whether you’re leading a consultancy, thinking about profitability, or just tired of vague advice and want practical tools, this one’s for you.
Enjoy the show!
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