IT Mastermind Talks

Strengthening Business within the SAP Ecosystem - Insights from FAIR Consulting

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Description: Here’s the first interview episode of IT Mastermind Talks where we dive into the world of consulting with key leaders from FAIR Consulting. Join Ian Markram as he engages in a captivating conversation with Mehrab Ebadi about the intricacies of growing a consulting business within the SAP ecosystem and as they shed light on the challenges and excitement of the consultancy world, the need for strong leadership, and the strategic hiring of interns and graduates. Additionally, meet Pete Andrew, who is introduced as the new incoming Managing Director at FAIR Consulting. 

 

In this episode, you will learn: 

  • The importance of investing in relationships and events for business growth. 

  • The need for founders to step up as leaders and play a big game in their industry. 

  • Insights into managing long-term decision-making and accountability in consulting. 

  • The significance of hiring the right people and differentiating from competitors. 

  • How to balance employee well-being, customer needs, and company survival during challenging times. 

  • Pete Andrew’s vision for the future of FAIR Consulting as the new incoming Managing Director 

 

Timestamps: 

  • [00:00] – Intro 

  • [03:15] – Investing in relationships and events for business growth 

  • [10:45] – Founders stepping up as leaders in the industry 

  • [18:30] – Venturing into consultancy: challenges and excitement 

  • [25:00] – Strategic hiring: interns, graduates, and skills in SAP 

  • [33:45] – Accountability and long-term decision-making in consulting 

  • [41:20] – Impact of fixed-price projects and maintaining trust 

  • [43:52] – Introduction of Pete Andrew as the New Incoming Managing Director 

  • [50:10] – Differentiation and strategic direction post-COVID 

  • [59:00] – End Wrap-up and closing remarks 

Resources: 

Connect: 

  • FairCG Website: https://faircg.com/ 

  • ITMT Website: https://itmastermindtalks.com/ 

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