What is a business consultant?

October 11, 2019
Hosted by Brian Smith and Mary Smith

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Episode Description

We are changing up our podcast a bit to discuss: What is a business consultant? When should I hire one? What does a good one look like? We are often asked what it is we do here at IA Business Advisors as business consultants. In this week's podcast, we discuss what our jobs look like, as well as what other business consultants' jobs might look like. If you're a business owner or manager, this podcast is for you! We talk about when you might need one, why you would want one, and when one might not be good for you. Sponsored by: IA Business Advisors & The I in Team Series

The I in Team Podcast

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Our show expands, in depth, the philosophies in our book series, The I in Team Series. We discuss finding one’s own influence, using that influence in their life with their various teams, and building teams around them that enhance and positively increase influence. We hope to show you that you are important to the teams you influence and that by understanding your unique influence you will be able to positively contribute to the world around you. Your influence is the single greatest responsibility you have. We cover looking at our foundations, understanding our shortcomings, being a team member, and leading with influence.

We accomplish this goal by first laying a foundation for our philosophy and then building on that through interactions with guests that reinforce the lessons we wish to teach others.

Brian Smith and Mary Smith

Dr. Brian Smith is the author of the new book, “Individual Advantages: Find the “I” in Team.” He has a Ph.D. in organizational psychology, a master's degree in management information systems, a bachelor’s degree in accounting, and is a certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt Consultant. His company, IA Business Advisors, has helped over eighteen thousand clients since 1996. His client base has always varied,?ranging from large international companies like Boeing and Caesars Entertainment, to medium and small companies with a regional or local influence.

Mary Smith, Brian’s daughter, co-authored, “Individual Advantages: Find the “I” in Team.” She helps lead the IA team in developing messaging and content for their clients and works with Brian daily to develop content for The I in Team Series and Podcast. She has a bachelor’s degree in English literature and has been with the family business since 2010.

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