EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 52 MIN
Growing Consultancies 025: No Clients. Just a Laptop and a Plan | Colin Wood of EthosEQ
from Pegasus Radio · host Paul Micallef
In this episode, I speak to Colin Wood, founder of EthosEQ, a growing Quantity Surveying business just over a year old, focused primarily within the commercial space.Colin shares his journey from corporate consultancy life to launching his own partner-led business, and what he’s learned in the first year.We discuss:• The difference between working in a large corporate organisation versus a small, agile consultancy• Why Colin decided to leave a secure senior role and start from scratch• The story behind the name EthosEQ and the importance of emotional intelligence in modern consultancy• Building a distinctive brand in a crowded London market• The evolution of the QS profession and where it’s heading• AI, automation, and whether tech will really replace the traditional QS• The importance of fundamentals, cost certainty, and avoiding “buying a problem” at tender stage• Growing intentionally versus chasing growth for growth’s sake• Referrals, pipeline building, and winning work in the early days of a startupIf you’re a Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager, consultant, or founder building your own business, there are some honest and practical insights in this one.Colin WoodEthosEQ Construction AdvisersSubscribe for more conversations with consultancy founders and leaders.Let me know your biggest takeaway in the comments.#growingconsultancies #quantitysurveying #qs #consultancylife #constructionindustry #businessgrowth #commercialconstruction #leadership #entrepreneurship #builtenvironment #costmanagement #aiinconstruction
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In this episode, I speak to Colin Wood, founder of EthosEQ, a growing Quantity Surveying business just over a year old, focused primarily within the commercial space.Colin shares his journey from corporate consultancy life to launching his own partner-led business, and what he’s learned in the first year.We discuss:• The difference between working in a large corporate organisation versus a small, agile consultancy• Why Colin decided to leave a secure senior role and start from scratch• The story behind the name EthosEQ and the importance of emotional intelligence in modern consultancy• Building a distinctive brand in a crowded London market• The evolution of the QS profession and where it’s heading• AI, automation, and whether tech will really replace the traditional QS• The importance of fundamentals, cost certainty, and avoiding “buying a problem” at tender stage• Growing intentionally versus chasing growth for growth’s sake• Referrals, pipeline building, and winning work in the early days of a startupIf you’re a Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager, consultant, or founder building your own business, there are some honest and practical insights in this one.Colin WoodEthosEQ Construction AdvisersSubscribe for more conversations with consultancy founders and leaders.Let me know your biggest takeaway in the comments.#growingconsultancies #quantitysurveying #qs #consultancylife #constructionindustry #businessgrowth #commercialconstruction #leadership #entrepreneurship #builtenvironment #costmanagement #aiinconstruction
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