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Mar 2026
25m 26s

Breaking the Growth Barrier, Part 1

Knownwell
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Why does scaling a professional services firm eventually feel like you're fighting the laws of physics?

David DeWolf and Pete Buer break down the painful reality of hitting revenue ceilings, exposing why the traditional model of bespoke delivery and "unicorn talent" is built to break. Drawing on hard-won lessons from decades building and scaling servies companies, the duo highlights how top-tier firms are bending the growth curve by automating client interactions and productizing core services. In this episode, you'll discover exactly how to transform your business model. The winners in the AI era aren't just selling billable hours—they're building scalable platforms you won't want to miss.

Catch the full conversation and the supporting slide deck on the Knownwell site: https://knownwell.com/breaking-the-growth-barrier-ai-driven-strategies-to-propel-professional-services-firms-to-new-heights/

 

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