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Consulting Spotlight

Consulting Spotlight

By: Software Oasis
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 Ready to master the art of B2B consulting and accelerate your professional journey? Consulting Spotlight brings you weekly insights from the consulting industry's most brilliant minds. Host Michael Bernzweig, founder of Software Oasis, leverages decades of experience connecting top B2B consultants with leading organizations to bring you deep-dive conversations about what really works in consulting today. Each episode features strategic discussions with industry leaders, successful consultants, and decision-makers who share their proven methodologies, challenges overcome, and secrets to building a thriving consulting practice. From winning high-value clients to scaling your consulting business, get actionable strategies you can implement immediately. Whether you're an established consultant or planning to enter the field, this podcast delivers the expert knowledge you need to succeed. Subscribe now to join our community of ambitious consultants and get weekly episodes filled with practical wisdom, real-world case studies, and insider insights.© 2024 - 2025 Software Oasis, LLC Career Success Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
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  • Renee Hastings on Redefining Delegation for the AI Era

    Renee Hastings on Redefining Delegation for the AI Era
    Apr 10 2026

    Renee Hastings is the President and CEO of Executive Help Now, a virtual assistance service agency. With a strong foundation in executive support and operations consulting, Renee has successfully scaled her business to support leaders globally. Her unique background and journey reflect her commitment to excellence and strategic growth.

    • [00:00] Introduction to Renee Hastings and her unique background
    • [05:00] The journey to founding Executive Help Now
    • [12:00] Challenges faced during scaling and the lessons learned
    • [20:00] The role of AI in modern decision-making and delegation
    • [30:00] Live Q&A panel from Software Oasis AI event

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Mastering Pricing Strategy with Per Sjofors

    Mastering Pricing Strategy with Per Sjofors
    Apr 7 2026

    Per Sjofors, known as the 'Price Whisperer,' is a pricing strategist and author who helps companies leverage pricing psychology to drive growth and profitability. With a diverse background in leading companies across different cultures and industries, Per brings a wealth of experience to his consulting practice.

    ### Show Notes

    • [00:00] Introduction to Per Sjofors and his journey
    • [05:30] The challenge of leading as a first-time CEO in a foreign country
    • [12:00] Insights into the impact of a 1% price change on profitability
    • [20:30] Navigating corporate culture shocks and boardroom coups
    • [30:00] Understanding customer behavior and pricing psychology
    • [40:00] Live panel discussion at Software Oasis event

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    58 mins
  • Scaling With AI: Business for Purpose‑Driven Founders

    Scaling With AI: Business for Purpose‑Driven Founders
    Feb 23 2026
    In this episode, host Michael Bernzweig sits down with Terri Maxwell, CEO and president of Share On Purpose, to talk about how founders can scale with AI without losing their mission or their sanity. Terri introduces her Business Simple framework—covering product, people & resources, pricing & profits, process, and partnerships—and explains three growth “fulcrums” that create time, resource, and leadership bottlenecks. She shares practical tools like calculating the net profit of time, using energy‑impact charts, and training teams to “make moves” instead of staying in motion so AI wins can be funneled into demand generation and sustainable growth. Key Topics Why implementing AI feels harder than promised and how to navigate those challengesThe Business Simple framework: 5 Ps guiding product, people, pricing, processes, and partnershipsUsing the fulcrum and rock climbing analogies to find the smallest actionable stepsManaging the Groundhog Day loop of inefficiency caused by misaligned workflowsThe athlete's advantage: making intentional moves versus busy motionAligning cross-department workflows to foster collaboration over silosPractical steps for adopting hybrid subscription and usage-based pricing modelsReframing hiring strategies when building nearshore AI and engineering teamsBalancing governance and flexibility in enterprise workflows for innovation Timestamps 00:00 - Introducing Terry Maxwell and her purpose-driven business approach 01:02 - Terry’s journey from growth executive to purpose-based investor 02:07 - Challenges of implementing AI without creating loops of inefficiency 03:32 - How purpose influences Terry’s investment and company building decisions 04:33 - The impact of AI on business productivity and organizational change 06:28 - Practical strategies for narrowing AI focus to make scaling easier 08:14 - Key steps for founders to prioritize AI initiatives effectively 09:14 - The five P’s of Business Simple framework: product, people, pricing, processes, partnerships 11:13 - Using rock climbing metaphors to tackle business challenges step-by-step 13:30 - Managing demand and supply fulcrums for profitable growth 15:10 - The three core fulcrums: time, resources, and leadership 16:37 - Recognizing loops of inefficiency and Groundhog Day scenarios in business 19:03 - Calculating the net profit of time to optimize team productivity 20:33 - The athlete’s advantage: making deliberate moves instead of busy motion 23:08 - Implementing daily huddles and focused demand generation activities 25:30 - The importance of working on the supply side before scaling demand 27:30 - How the five Ps framework reveals friction points in AI adoption 28:36 - Adjusting pricing models in AI-centric SaaS businesses to control margins 31:40 - Reframing remote Latin American talent as a strategic asset 33:32 - Identifying workflow misalignments with mission and culture 36:44 - Embedding AI into product offerings based on customer value, not just technology 38:35 - Practical steps for transitioning to hybrid subscription plus usage pricing 40:48 - Strategies for mapping cross-department workflows to support collaboration 43:46 - Understanding Looping inefficiencies caused by AI and how to manage them 45:28 - Best onboarding practices for remote Latin American hires to accelerate integration 47:41 - Balancing governance and flexibility to foster innovation without chaos 49:42 - Closing thoughts: Simplify, focus on impact, and scale purposefully Ready to action this strategy?Connect with this expert now for a complimentary strategy consult or exclusive offer.https://summit.softwareoasis.com/activate-offers/(Claim Your Offer / Schedule Consultation)Apply to Present at our Live Events as an experthttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/expert-introductionsGet Your Networking Passhttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/executive-networking-passClaim your complimentary event pass and attend live:https://bootcamps.softwareoasis.com/https://summit.softwareoasis.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    50 mins
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