Biggest Challenges Faced by a President at i2i Corporate Strategies
Angel, President at i2i Corporate Strategies, identifies "deal flow"—securing and maintaining a sufficient client base for consistent revenue—as the biggest challenge in their consulting role. This highlights the constant need for business development to ensure the financial stability of the firm and its employees, a common concern for those in similar positions.
Executive/Leadership, Overcoming Challenges, Industry Realities, Workplace Challenges, Business Development
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Angel Orrantia
President
i2i Corporate Strategies
Stanford
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey; Notre Dame - JD
Engineering - Electrical
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing), Law
Business Strategy
International Student, Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Student Athlete, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Balancing revenue generation with client acquisition and retention is crucial for success in consulting.
2. Maintaining a consistent flow of clients and projects is an ongoing challenge that requires proactive business development.
3. Ensuring profitability while managing team compensation and operational costs is a key aspect of a consulting president's responsibilities.
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your current role?
The biggest challenge for most consultants is deal flow. It's going out and finding customers and keeping enough clients in your portfolio.
This ensures you have adequate revenue at the end of the month to pay your team and cover their mortgages and rents.
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