The Weekly Dispatch Top posts from this week Michael Bernzweig, Founder, Software Oasis Hello Reader, 📍 From the Top As we approach mid-year, strategic partnerships and career growth remain critical themes. 87% of consulting firms fail to track partnership metrics effectively, impacting growth potential. This statistic reveals a massive blind spot that's costing firms millions in lost opportunities. Firms using analytics report 3.2X higher referral revenue and 67% improved ROI. These numbers...
5 days ago • 3 min read
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10 days ago • 1 min read
The Weekly Dispatch Top posts from this week Michael Bernzweig, Founder, Software Oasis Hello Reader, 📍 From the Top New data from this week reveals a fundamental shift in consulting: ecosystem collaboration now outperforms individual firm competition. The numbers are striking - referred clients achieve trusted advisor status in just 1.2 months versus 7.9 months for cold outreach clients. This rapid trust formation transforms project timelines and outcomes. Our triple feature this week...
12 days ago • 4 min read
The Weekly Dispatch Top posts from this week Michael Bernzweig, Founder, Software Oasis Hello Reader, 📍 From the Top As we navigate mid-May's business planning season, the data on partnership-driven growth is becoming impossible to ignore. Strategic partnerships are generating 4X higher conversion rates than cold outreach, with 73% improved client retention when clients come through trusted introductions. This week's newsletter explores how quantifiable trust metrics are reshaping consulting...
19 days ago • 4 min read
The Weekly Dispatch Top posts from this week Michael Bernzweig, Founder, Software Oasis Hello Reader, 📍 From the Top New May 2025 research reveals 60% of business for most consultants comes via referral-a statistic that should reshape your marketing strategy. This week, we explore referral network economics, compare specialized versus generalist partnerships, and examine SEO's future through Bradley Benner's insights. Understanding these dynamics could slash your marketing costs while...
26 days ago • 3 min read
The Weekly Dispatch Top posts from this week Michael Bernzweig, Founder, Software Oasis Hello Reader, 📍 From the Top April 2025 brought us critical shifts in consulting client acquisition that demand immediate attention. Traditional referrals have dropped 15% while digital search has surged 11%, signaling an urgent need to revamp your online presence. With 90% of companies lacking clear cross-border procurement strategies, this creates both vulnerability and opportunity. This week we examine...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
The Weekly Dispatch Top posts from this week Michael Bernzweig, Founder, Software Oasis Hello Reader, 📍 From the Top As we move into the second quarter of 2025, the project management landscape continues to evolve rapidly against a backdrop of significant talent shortages. PMI projections reveal that 2.3 million people need to enter project management roles annually to meet growing demand, creating unprecedented opportunities for skilled professionals. This talent gap spans multiple sectors,...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
The Weekly Dispatch Top posts from this week Michael Bernzweig, Founder, Software Oasis 📍 From the Top Hello Reader, Construction management salaries are climbing fast this April. According to our "Statistical Evaluation of Salary Trends" article, entry-level managers now earn $47,831 annually, with 19% falling in the $45,000-$48,499 range. Our "Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Recruitment" interview with Bill Kasko reveals in-office work requirements jumped to 37%, up from 15% in 2023....
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
The Weekly Dispatch Top posts from this week Michael Bernzweig, Founder, Software Oasis Hello Reader, 📍 From the Top As we move through Spring 2025, the job market for supply chain professionals continues to show remarkable resilience and growth potential. Recent data reveals entry-level supply chain analysts now command an average annual salary of $74,386 nationwide, translating to approximately $35.76 per hour. This represents significant opportunity for newcomers to the field, especially...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read