The Consultancy Growth Podcast
Hosted by Craig Herd, this podcast is your ultimate guide to scaling your consultancy. Tune in for strategic insights, candid conversations with industry experts, and stories from seasoned consultancy founders. Uncover the real drivers of success and actionable advice to fast-track your growth. Subscribe now and take your consultancy to the next level.
The Consultancy Growth Podcast
He Spent 30 Years Building His Career. A Car Crash Made Him Rethink with Arun Dehiri
In this episode of the Consultancy Growth Podcast, I’m joined by Arun Dehiri as he reflects on his 30 years in the Industry, building his first consultancy which he then sold, and starting over anew founding Red Dawn Consulting which turns 15 years old, this month.
But this isn’t just a story about business growth. It’s about what happens when a life-altering car crash forces you to stop, reflect and rethink everything. Arun opens up about the moment that changed his trajectory and how it led him to redefine success, shift from founder to mentor, and start thinking seriously about legacy.
We talk about the power of specialisation, sustaining momentum over decades, and what the next generation of consultants need most. If you're a founder thinking about your future, in business and beyond, this one’s for you.
00:00 - Introduction to Today’s Episode
01:19 - Arun Dehiri's early career
05:04 - Building, Selling and Rebuilding
06:25 - Challenges in Building Red Dawn Consulting
08:34 - Keys to Red Dawn's Success
10:32 - Advice for Aspiring Consultants
13:23 - Long-Term Vision in Consulting
17:24 - The Future of Telecoms, Media, and Technology
20:24 - Navigating AI and Industry Changes
23:08 - The Importance of Implementation in Consulting
24:17 - Standout Projects and Thought Leadership
26:53 - Writing his Memoirs and Sharing Lessons
34:20 - Future Aspirations and Legacy
Host: Craig Herd
Guest: Arun Dehiri
