{"id":51912,"date":"2024-04-11T10:52:57","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T14:52:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consultingquest.com\/?post_type=podcasts_smcs&#038;p=51912"},"modified":"2025-02-03T03:13:38","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T08:13:38","slug":"costs-of-a-consulting-firm","status":"publish","type":"podcasts_smcs","link":"https:\/\/consultingquest.com\/podcasts_smcs\/costs-of-a-consulting-firm\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside the Costs of a Consulting Firm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Inside the Costs of a Consulting Firm\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0y31el_i2Bc?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In this episode of the <a href=\"https:\/\/podcast.smartconsultingsourcing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smart Consulting Sourcing<\/a> podcast, your host, Helene, dives into a topic that&#8217;s essential but often misunderstood in the world of consulting: the cost of revenue. Think of it like the Cost of Goods Sold in other industries, but instead of physical products, we&#8217;re talking about the brainpower, time, and expertise of consultants. So, the cost of revenue covers everything it takes to get those brilliant minds working on your project.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re delving into what exactly makes consulting firms financially tick. Is the cost structure as straightforward as it seems? What&#8217;s the formula for profitability here? And most importantly, what&#8217;s truly crucial in negotiations\u2014is it focusing on the consultants&#8217; margin, or is it the measurable value you get from their expertise?<\/p>\n<p>Understanding these inner workings can give you a real edge in negotiating consulting fees effectively. Don&#8217;t miss out on this insightful discussion!<\/p>\n<span class=\"et_bloom_bottom_trigger\"><\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unlock the secrets of consulting finances with Helene on the Smart Consulting Sourcing podcast. Explore the nuances of the cost of revenue and gain insider tips for negotiating fees like a pro. Tune in for expert insights on profitability formulas and the true value of consultant expertise!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":52669,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","categories":[209],"class_list":["post-51912","podcasts_smcs","type-podcasts_smcs","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-scs-podcast"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/consultingquest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/podcasts_smcs\/51912","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/consultingquest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/podcasts_smcs"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/consultingquest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/podcasts_smcs"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/consultingquest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/consultingquest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51912"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/consultingquest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/52669"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/consultingquest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51912"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/consultingquest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51912"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}