Testimonials

Below is a sample of feedback from clients that have worked with Impact Consultancy LLC

papers “Jim led many of the company’s highest priority initiatives, including production outsourcing, third party business development, information systems, circulation optimization and more. Jim brought insightful strategic thinking, deep analytical rigor, and an unending focus on finding the right answers for us. With his unique skill set, I came to rely upon Jim as a trusted advisor and a crucial resource to help us turn around the company. Especially when compared to better known but much more expensive consulting firms, Jim’s value is undeniable.”

-- Chief Restructuring Officer, San Diego Union-Tribune

“Jim spearheaded our company’s efforts to optimize its newspaper circulation – a very large, complex undertaking. He was able to value how our various subscriber acquisition efforts have performed and he identified which specific segments (acquisition channels, delivery schedules, and regions) offered the greatest opportunity for profitable acquisition and subscriber growth. As a result, Jim provided us with a blueprint for specific improvements that are projected to be worth seven figures annually. We won’t know the final tally for several months, but one thing is clear regardless – in my thirty years in this industry, there is no newspaper I am aware of that has had the tools, analysis and metrics that Jim has provided to maximize its circulation business in this way. Jim’s work has been a huge source of competitive advantage and he has helped us rethink how we manage our circulation business.”

-- Vice President of Circulation, San Diego Union-Tribune

“Jim was superb - one of the most effective and impactful turnaround consultants I have worked with in private equity. In less than three weeks, he was able to create fantastic financial analysis that I had been unable to obtain from my portfolio company for many months. His grasp of the biggest strategy issues in media and the most miniscule cash flow management details of the company showed extraordinary breadth – I was very grateful for his perspective. Best of all, he delivered and left behind meaningful tools for management to leverage after his departure. His contributions were so valuable that I asked him to consider becoming a C-level officer within the portfolio company. I recommend Jim without qualification.”

-- Board Member, Beringea Private Equity

“Jim was retained to assess a large, complex market entry question that had significant strategic and financial consequences for Ascent Media Group (AMG) -- both in traditional and new media. Jim developed a detailed work plan, then managed the engagement team while also taking sole responsibility for major work streams. Jim's work was integral in securing commitment from AMG's senior executives and chairman for a multi-million dollar investment to pursue the opportunity. AMG obtained what it wanted from this consulting project, and much of that was due to Jim's leadership and efforts.”

-- Vice President of Strategy & Business Development, Ascent Media Group

“Jim’s advisory work was integral for the turnaround of our organization. He grasped the issues and challenges immediately, he was insightful and decisive, and I was impressed by the degree to which many of his recommendations were not only implemented but yielded tangible improvements. Whether as a consultant or employee, I’d recommend Jim without hesitation”

-- Former Chief Executive Officer, Lifetime Channel Networks

“We hired Jim to do some consulting work over the past couple of years for several different projects. Jim's work for us has been on time, highly impactful, and has truly pushed our organization forward. Jim is an extremely intelligent guy who works very, very hard. He has also been a lot of fun to work with. We would not hesitate to hire Jim again in the future - he is a gem.”

-- Chief Financial Officer, Juniper

“Jim led and managed a client-consultant case team of ten people, many of whom had competing, emotionally charged agendas that were challenging to manage toward a common goal. Unlike many consulting studies which focus purely on strategy development, this case revolved around more nuanced issues of optimizing informational flows, communications, supplier-vendor relations, staff accountabilities and other elements of organizational structure between two business units totaling $600 million in sales. Not only was I able to delegate the engagement responsibilities to Jim with minimal oversight, but his ability to instill order out of the chaos enabled him to shepherd consensus and progress where none had ever occurred previously. Overall, Jim’s impact was substantial and lasting and the client heavily leveraged his work afterward. He was everything that a managing consultant should be.”

-- Executive Vice President of Strategy & Development, Nordstrom, Inc.