Collective 54

Are you the bottleneck in your own business? Today’s blog from?Tony Amador, Co-Founder of Proxxy, highlights why founders need to ditch superhero mode and: - Delegate with trust - Build sustainable systems - Focus on strategy over daily operations Learn why stepping back could be your best move forward. #Collective54 #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth

Your balance sheet is more than numbers—it’s a window into your firm’s resilience and growth potential. - Gain a long-term view of your business health. - Manage assets and liabilities strategically. - Unlock insights into equity value. Explore today’s blog by Greg Alexander to learn how to harness its power. #BoutiqueFirms #FinancialManagement #Collective54

What does it take to prepare for a successful exit? - Trusted advisors (aka your "Dream Team") - A sell-side QOE - An organized VDR In today’s blog, Wayland Ng, CFA shares his first-hand experience selling his professional services firm and how these steps helped him achieve a smooth and efficient process. #MergersAndAcquisitions #ProfessionalServices #Collective54

Want to turn thought leadership into a lead magnet? ★ DANIEL FERNANDEZ ★, Founder of AMZ Clever, shares his proven strategy for generating qualified leads through books and Amazon PPC advertising in today’s blog. Discover how Daniel positioned himself as a go-to expert and expanded his reach globally. What’s your go-to strategy for standing out? Share your thoughts below!

Finding the right clients is half the battle. In this week's podcast episode, Greg Alexander and John Ikosipentarhos discuss the steps to building an effective ICP and avoiding the common pitfalls of chasing unqualified leads. Learn more about: - Why gross profit tracking is key to refining your ICP - The role of trigger events in identifying ideal prospects - How focusing your ICP drives sustainable growth Have you refined your ICP recently? Share your experience below! #idealclients #growthstrategy #professionalservices

Your expertise isn’t enough—continuous learning is the real differentiator. In today’s blog, Charlton Evans shares how his firm evolved from aerospace experts to business leaders through: - Building a learning organization. - Aligning services with market demands. - Creating scalable, repeatable success. How does your firm leverage learning to grow? #ProfessionalServices #BusinessGrowth #Collective54

Fractional CFOs are powerful allies—but only if managed strategically. In today’s blog, Greg Alexander uncovers: - 10 dos for maximizing your CFO partnership. - 10 don’ts that could hinder your financial strategy. How do you ensure a successful partnership with your fractional CFO? Comment below! #ProfessionalServices #Collective54 #FinancialLeadership

Founder-led sales can limit your firm’s scalability and exit potential. Michael Ellison of Corporate Insight shows how letting go of sales helped his firm thrive. Why it matters: - Scalable sales = sustainable growth - Dedicated sales teams enhance market presence - Owner-led sales can cap revenue potential Ready to step back from sales? Share your thoughts below! #ScalingYourBusiness #Collective54 #SalesLeadership

As AI disrupts industries, it’s also changing the pricing landscape. Brian Doyle shares insights on transitioning to value-based pricing and ensuring your sales team can quantify and communicate the impact of AI-driven improvements. Read more about the pricing shift in today’s blog. #Collective54 #ValueBasedPricing #AIinBusiness

Maximize value, retain control. In today's Pro Serv Podcast episode, Greg Alexander and Travis Carey explore partial exits, a flexible strategy for founders to secure financial returns while remaining involved in their business’s growth. Highlights: - Partial exits: why, when, and how - Negotiation tips for a smooth exit - Long-term benefits of retaining ownership Listen now for insights on this unique approach to exiting. #partialexit #exitplanning #founderstrategy