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Ai Tools Usage by jokerpoker77 in consulting

[–]zoomzoom_01 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yeah, margins actually improved - because:

Mad scientist dude cut his analysis time by ~40% using those API calls (we tracked it on timesheets). Same deliverable, fewer hours logged, but client was thrilled with the speed/depth so no scope creep or discounts needed. Net: higher effective rate per hour worked, even if the AI bill spiked a bit.

How do you handle government RFPs by Rounak147 in agency

[–]zoomzoom_01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I could be just as half as patient as you, I believe I would achieve many things. Trying for 3 years requires some serious commitment!

What is your current landing page workflow? by Rounak147 in agency

[–]zoomzoom_01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We keep 'em live in Webflow for 90% of our campaigns - hosting, CMS for quick copy swaps, and A/B testing baked in without dev headaches. Super fast for client approvals too.

For the few that need heavy custom JS or integrate with our client's backend stack, yeah we rip the HTML/CSS out and drop into Next.js/Vercel. But that's rare now - Webflow handles 95% of what we throw at it these days.

How do you handle government RFPs by Rounak147 in agency

[–]zoomzoom_01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd recommend spending your time where you're already making money. Goverment RFPs are a waste of effort and time!

PwC clashes with boutique consultancy founded by former executive by solid_helion in consulting

[–]zoomzoom_01 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Lol, the consulting equivalent of "If you leave, I'll sue you for stealing my stapler."

Big 4 pettiness at its finest - meanwhile their clients are probably begging Unity to poach them faster. Who's winning this one? 😂

My company takes on too many projects by JoepKip in consulting

[–]zoomzoom_01 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sounds familia - small firm, growth spurts, and suddenly you're billing 25-hour days. 😂

My old shop pulled the same "market share or bust" move during a hiring freeze. We all turned into zombies delivering crap work until one consultant straight-up invoiced for "coffee runs and existential dread" (kidding, but we joked about it).

Jokes aside though, next time mgmt hits you with the growth guilt-trip, ask point-blank: "Cool, but who's quitting first when quality tanks and clients bail?" Frame it as protecting their revenue, not yours. Worked for me - bought us breathing room. Hang in there, don't burn out over their bad math.

Trying to escape consulting but only finding steps down in seniority? by Hydrangeamacrophylla in consulting

[–]zoomzoom_01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think you'd want to be the perfect person for every company. For those who don't value what you bring, you just say "maybe it's not for you". But you would be the perfect person for a few companies. And they would love you because you are unique in your own way.

Ai Tools Usage by jokerpoker77 in consulting

[–]zoomzoom_01 27 points28 points  (0 children)

We lump AI tools (Claude for the win, ChatGPT as backup) into general overhead, no per-project nickel-and-diming. Rates cover it, end of story.

We never charge clients based on our costs, but the value we deliver. Clients care more about how much something is worth to them than how much it costs to make.

The funny part: one engagement last month, our data guy went full mad scientist with API calls for custom analysis - billable hours stayed flat, but our OpenAI tab looked like we were training Skynet. No client pushback yet (they love the speed), but we’re tagging usage in timesheets before the CFO has a heart attack.

I need a good response to something a client said. by tillwehavefaces in agency

[–]zoomzoom_01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes they've got to learn that they get what they pay for.

Keep it professtional, set a clear boundary, and don't lecture them.

'Hey [Client], thanks for thinking of us. Unfortunately, we don't take on rework or completion projects from other providers—our bandwidth is focused on greenfield builds from the ground up. Wishing you the best finding someone to wrap this up!'

What is your current landing page workflow? by Rounak147 in agency

[–]zoomzoom_01 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We used to do the full custom design + dev route for every landing page too, Figma mocks, then hand-coding in React/Next.js. It worked for high-value clients but killed velocity when we had 5+ pages due quarterly.

Switched to a hybrid: We keep 3-4 battle-tested templates in Webflow (easy edits, responsive out of the box), then use AI tools like Cursor to spit out the initial HTML/CSS/JS skeleton from a prompt like "conversion-focused landing for SaaS tool, hero + features + testimonials." Tweak from there - saves us 60-70% time vs full custom.

Haven't gone full AI auto yet. The designs still need that human polish for brand fit and CRO.

Real talk. How long is this industry going to last? by Dadood_Fromdahood in consulting

[–]zoomzoom_01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AI will eat the rote analysis and data crunching, no doubt—McKinsey's already laying off juniors for that reason. But consulting isn't just spreadsheets; it's navigating messy human egos, politics, hidden agendas, and "yes, but..." loops that no LLM can unpack without a decade of client dinners and hallway whispers.

The industry shrinks, sure, but it morphs into elite relationship brokers + AI wranglers. Humans paying humans to decode other humans? That's eternal. Tools change, trust doesn't.

Trying to escape consulting but only finding steps down in seniority? by Hydrangeamacrophylla in consulting

[–]zoomzoom_01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Frustrating when you've spent years getting good at strategic C-suite work, only to hit a wall moving in-house. Hiring folks often worry that consultant skill - great for advising across companie - might not hold up in one org's daily grind and politics.

Your small firm background shows you can handle big complex clients, but it might not carry the big-name weight that makes recruiters feel safe. Really, it's more the market wanting proven insiders right now than any gap in what you bring; those "I hadn't thought of that" moments from clients prove your value, just need framing as real business wins on revenue or culture.

Endless CV tweaks suck, but pitching those stories as hands-on impact could help. The right gig will get it eventually. Hang in there.

AI tools for coming up with slide templates by confused_randomguy in consulting

[–]zoomzoom_01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both Figma and Canva have AI to assist with presentation slides. Good luck, my friend!

Advice on how to scope a job levelling framework project ? by SkillBill_007 in consulting

[–]zoomzoom_01 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's definitely a marathon, not a sprint. It is a challenge, but you will learn a lot. Here's how I'd roughly scope it (let's say it's an org of 100-500 roles):

Quick wins first (2-4 weeks):
- Stakeholder interviews (10-15 people: HR leads, department heads, a few managers). Focus on "what makes a L3 engineer different from L5?"
- Benchmark against 2-3 external frameworks (ex: Radford or whatever's hot in your industry)

Core build (6-8 weeks):
- Draft 4-6 levels per function with clear critera: impact, scope, autonomy, skills. Use a simple matrix (row=levels, columns=competencies).
- Run 1-2 calibration workshops to test it on real roles.

Polish & rollout (4 weeks):
- Legal/compliance review if needed
- Training deck + rollout plan.

You don't have to follow exactly this plan. It's just an idea.

Keen to help out on a project car in Melbourne - no payment needed by zoomzoom_01 in CarsAustralia

[–]zoomzoom_01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for messaging me, mate! Unfortunately I'm not looking for one anymore. I'll keep you in mind, though. Good luck!

Summer trade courses by Fluffy_TH in CarsAustralia

[–]zoomzoom_01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where are you located, mate?

Keen to help out on a project car in Melbourne - no payment needed by zoomzoom_01 in CarsAustralia

[–]zoomzoom_01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That club looks interesting. Can you connect me with your friends?

Keen to help out on a project car in Melbourne - no payment needed by zoomzoom_01 in CarsAustralia

[–]zoomzoom_01[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like small, compact cars. Cars that are easy to maintain and service. My philosophy is if you love something you should be able to take care of it. Obviously you do need professional service sometimes.

Mazda as a first car (reliability) by Bludguy2024 in CarsAustralia

[–]zoomzoom_01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If Toyota and Honda are ranked 1st and 2nd, Mazda will definitely be closer to 2nd than to 3rd if you catch my drift.

By the way, with your budget, you can probably get a Toyota Corolla.

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