In this episode of Climb in Consulting, Nick sits down with James Constable, CEO of Albany Beck, for an in-depth discussion about leadership, scaling a consulting firm, and international expansion.

It’s been three years since James was last on the podcast, and a lot has changed in that time – for Albany Beck, the consulting industry, and the global economy.

In this conversation, James shares:

• How he built a leadership team that enabled Albany Beck to scale – and why letting go of control was key.
• The strategic decisions that helped Albany Beck thrive during a downturn, including doubling down on people and culture.
• Lessons from expanding into Ireland – what worked, what didn’t, and advice for consultancies looking to grow internationally.
• His approach to hiring senior advisors to support business development and accelerate growth.
• What’s next for Albany Beck, and how the firm is preparing for its next major growth phase.

This episode is packed with real-world insights on what it takes to build, grow, and lead a successful consulting firm in today’s market. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a consulting leader, or someone looking to scale your firm, you’ll get a ton of value from this discussion.

We hope you enjoy the show!

Reach out to James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-constable-a7b6633/  

Learn more about Albany Beck: https://www.albanybeck.com/