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EPISODE · Jul 8, 2026 · 26 MIN

How to Build a Predictable New Business Engine for Professional Services Firms With Gabe Lullo

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Look into the "3 Ways to Generate Leads With Your Podcast" E-book for free here on our website! (https://ghapodcast.com)Want to solve Branding and Lead-Gen for good for your B2B Business? Download our Completed Playbook for FREE: https://ghapodcast.com/b2b-podcasting-secrets-pod**********************************************************************Many professional services firms hit a growth ceiling because new business depends too heavily on referrals, founder relationships, and inconsistent networking efforts. Gabe Lullo has spent his career helping organizations solve that problem by building repeatable business development systems that generate opportunities consistently. As CEO of Alleyoop, Gabe combines people, process, and technology to help companies create pipeline at scale. His approach is rooted in sales fundamentals, disciplined execution, and a belief that business growth is ultimately driven by human relationships, not shortcuts. In this conversation, we explore what leaders of professional services firms can learn from modern outbound sales, how to build teams that scale beyond the founder, and why leadership is often the biggest growth constraint inside successful firms. Proposed Interview Structure: 1. What got you into sales and business development, and how did that eventually lead to building Alleyoop? 2. What specific problem are you helping clients solve today, and why is solving that problem so important to you personally? 3. Who are your ideal clients today, and who typically holds the decision to bring Alleyoop in and engage your team?4. You've built a strong personal brand and a large audience on LinkedIn. How do clients typically find you today, and what has worked best when it comes to generating new business for Alleyoop? Current Acquisition Channels: Referral, Content, Webinars, Podcast (guesting), Podcast (hosting), Speaking engagements, Cold outreach Sub Question: You're also the host of the Do Hard Things Podcast. What role do you think podcasting can play for founders and leaders of professional services firms looking to grow their business? 5. Professional services firms often struggle to build a repeatable sales process. How do you move prospects from initial interest to signed client, and what can firm leaders learn from your approach? 6. Once a client starts working with Alleyoop, how do you make sure they continue seeing value, stay engaged, and become long-term clients? 7. You've built sales teams, scaled businesses, and now run both an agency and a podcast. Where do you find yourself most challenged right now as a business owner, if at all? 8. Looking ahead, where do you see the biggest opportunities for outbound sales, demand generation, and business development over the next few years? *********************************************************************Know more about Gabe LulloWebsite Link: http://www.alleyoop.ioConnect with Gabe Lullo on LinkedInLinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lullo/Apply to be a guest on The Principal Podcast:https://ghapodcast.com/application-to-be-a-guest-on-consulting-leaders/

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