Founders Future

From Failure to 100K Impact: The Mercy Consulting Growth Story

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In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Mishal Saeed, Jean-Marc Mercy, founder and managing director of Mercy Consulting Group, shares his journey of empowering West African businesses through strategic talent solutions. Jean-Marc discusses how his company bridges critical gaps in talent acquisition, leadership development, and team engagement, helping organizations align their workforce with business goals. He opens up about the challenges of scaling a consulting firm, from navigating operational demands to building a community of coaches and consultants to expand impact.

Jean-Marc also reflects on the importance of authenticity in leadership and the lessons learned from his early entrepreneurial failures. He outlines his vision for Mercy Consulting Group, aiming to help 100,000 professionals discover their talents by 2030 through coaching programs, digital products, and tailored HR solutions. With a focus on education and community-building, Jean-Marc’s story inspires founders to "build before they’re ready"—but never alone.