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EPISODE · Jun 25, 2026 · 23 MIN

How to Build High Impact Transformation Firms with Executive Entrepreneur Talent With Jamie Jacobs

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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**********************************************************************Jamie Jacobs has built Gig Talent around a simple but timely idea: companies no longer want disconnected advisory work. They want experienced operators who can step directly into transformation challenges and drive measurable outcomes quickly. Through Gig Talent, Jamie has created a curated ecosystem of principal-level experts, fractional leaders, and transformation specialists who help organizations align talent, technology, leadership, and execution without the cost and complexity of traditional consulting structures. In this conversation, Jamie breaks down what professional services leaders need to understand about the future of consulting, why trust and credibility matter more than ever, and how firms can stay competitive as AI reshapes how organizations operate. She also shares lessons from building a modern consulting ecosystem, retaining long-term client relationships, and positioning expertise in a rapidly evolving market. Proposed Interview Structure: 1. What originally pulled you into consulting, transformation, and organizational leadership work? 2. What specific problem are you helping clients solve today, and why does solving that problem matter to you personally? 3. Who are your ideal clients today, and inside those organizations, who usually makes the decision to bring Gig Talent in? 4. You’ve built a strong brand around leadership, transformation, and the future of work. What’s worked best for attracting the right clients and opportunities? Current Acquisition Channels: Referral, Content, Podcast (guesting), Podcast (hosting), Speaking engagements Sub Question: You also host The Courageous Choice Podcast. What do you think podcasting can do specifically for consultants, coaches, and transformation leaders trying to build authority? 5. Transformation work often involves long sales cycles, multiple stakeholders, and organizational resistance. How do you personally navigate that process and bring clients to a confident yes? 6. Once a client engagement starts, how do you make sure clients continue coming back, deepen the relationship, and view Gig Talent as a long-term strategic partner? 7. Where do you find yourself most challenged right now as you continue building Gig Talent and navigating this rapidly changing world of consulting and transformation? 8. Looking ahead, where do you see the biggest opportunity for transformation consulting and the future-of-work space over the next few years? *********************************************************************Know more about Jamie JacobsWebsite Link: https://gigtalentagency.com/Connect with Jamie Jacobs on LinkedInLinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlatianojacobs/Apply to be a guest on The Principal Podcast:https://ghapodcast.com/application-to-be-a-guest-on-consulting-leaders/

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