Growth Without Referrals
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Podcast Overview
<p>Growth Without Referrals is a podcast where leaders talk honestly about what’s actually working to win new clients today – beyond referrals. Hosted by Mark Ferguson, each episode breaks down real strategies, real struggles, and real growth stories from the people in the trenches doing it.</p>
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2/8/2026
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June 26, 2026
Episode 27 - From Referrals to Predictable Growth: How Consulting Firms Can Build a Scalable Revenue Engine | Chris Moore
<p>Most consulting firms grow through referrals—but referrals alone don't create predictable growth.</p><p>In this episode of <strong>Growth Without Referrals</strong>, Mark Ferguson sits down with <strong>Chris Moore</strong>, Partner at Fortuna Advisors, to discuss how consulting firms can transform deep expertise into a scalable, repeatable growth engine.</p><p>Chris shares insights from working with enterprise organizations on value creation and discusses the challenges many advisory firms face as they try to grow beyond relationship-based business development.</p><p>Together they explore:</p><ul><li> Why referrals are valuable—but difficult to forecast </li><li> The biggest challenge in building a predictable consulting pipeline </li><li> Turning thought leadership into qualified executive conversations </li><li> The role of recurring revenue in creating a stronger consulting business </li><li> How subscription offerings can complement high-value consulting engagements </li><li> Building systems that support growth without sacrificing credibility </li><li> Why measuring pipeline health matters as much as closing deals </li></ul><p>If you're a consultant, advisor, fractional executive, investment banker, or professional service firm looking to create sustainable growth beyond referrals, this conversation is full of practical insights.</p><p>In This Episode</p><ul><li> Why pipeline predictability matters </li><li> Moving beyond referral-dependent growth </li><li> Leveraging thought leadership to generate opportunities </li><li> Creating recurring revenue through subscription models </li><li> Building executive trust at enterprise scale </li><li> Using systems and data to improve business development </li><li> Scaling a consulting practice without losing focus </li></ul><p>About Chris Moore</p><p>Chris Moore is a Partner at Fortuna Advisors, a consulting firm that helps organizations improve enterprise value through better insights, better decisions, and better behaviors. Fortuna Advisors works with executive leadership teams to improve business performance using its proprietary Residual Cash Income (RCI) framework and value-based management approach.</p><p>Connect with Chris Moore</p><p>Email<strong>:</strong> chris.moore@fortuna-advisors.com</p><p><strong>Fortuna Advisors:</strong> www.fortuna-advisors.com</p><p>Connect with Mark Ferguson</p><p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://prestige-services-group.com">https://prestige-services-group.com</a></p><p><strong>Email:</strong> mark.ferguson@prestige-services-group.com</p><p>Subscribe for more conversations with business owners, consultants, investors, and growth leaders who are building businesses <strong>without relying solely on referrals.</strong></p>
June 22, 2026
Episode 26 - Most Business Owners Wait Too Long to Plan Their Exit | Ted Beringer
<p>Many business owners spend decades building successful companies but very little time preparing for what comes next.</p><p>In this episode of <strong>Growth Without Referrals</strong>, Mark Ferguson sits down with Ted Beringer, CEO of The Beringer Group, to discuss the challenges business owners face when navigating succession planning, business transitions, liquidity events, and mergers & acquisitions.</p><p>Ted shares why many owners wait too long to address critical transition decisions, the difference between building a business and preparing it for transfer, and how trusted advisors help families preserve both wealth and legacy.</p><p>Whether you're planning to sell your business, transition ownership to the next generation, or simply want to increase the value of what you've built, this conversation provides practical insights every business owner should hear.</p><p>In This Episode</p><ul><li> Why most business owners delay succession planning </li><li> The biggest mistakes owners make before selling a business </li><li> How to determine whether to keep, grow, or sell </li><li> The role of trust in major business decisions </li><li> Preparing a company for maximum value </li><li> Family business challenges and transition strategies </li><li> How experienced advisors guide business owners through life-changing decisions </li><li> Building long-term client relationships that last decades </li></ul><p>About Ted Beringer</p><p>Ted Beringer is the CEO of The Beringer Group, a boutique advisory firm that helps privately held business owners, families, and executives navigate growth, succession planning, business transitions, liquidity events, and mergers & acquisitions. With decades of experience advising business owners, Ted focuses on helping clients make informed decisions that align financial goals with family, legacy, and long-term objectives.<br>Email - ted@theberingergroup.com</p><p>Key Takeaways</p><p>✓ Most business owners start succession planning too late.</p><p>✓ Business value and business transfer readiness are not the same thing.</p><p>✓ The best transition strategies are developed years before an exit.</p><p>✓ Trusted advisors help owners make better decisions by providing independent guidance.</p><p>✓ Legacy, family dynamics, and business value are often deeply connected.</p>
June 20, 2026
Episode 25 - Growth Beyond Referrals: How Strategic Relationships Create Market Access with Oscar Stadthagen
<p>Most businesses begin by growing through relationships and referrals. But what happens when growth becomes dependent on referrals alone?</p><p>In this episode of Growth Without Referrals, Mark Ferguson sits down with Oscar Stadthagen, advisor, strategist, and business growth leader, to discuss how companies expand into new markets through trust, credibility, and strategic relationships.</p><p>Drawing on decades of experience across multiple industries and geographies, Oscar shares why successful growth is often less about marketing tactics and more about gaining access to the right conversations, building executive credibility, and creating meaningful business connections.</p><p>Mark and Oscar discuss:</p><p>• The difference between relationship-driven growth and referral dependency<br>• Why networking and strategic market access are not the same thing<br>• How trust accelerates business growth<br>• Common mistakes companies make when entering new markets<br>• The role of executive introductions and credibility<br>• How AI is changing business development and relationship building<br>• What leaders should focus on to create sustainable growth in today's environment</p><p>Whether you're a founder, CEO, consultant, or business leader looking to grow beyond your existing network, this conversation offers practical insights on building growth systems that create opportunity without relying solely on referrals.</p><p>About Oscar Stadthagen</p><p>Oscar Stadthagen is an executive advisor and growth strategist with extensive experience helping organizations expand across industries and international markets. Through CEO Advisors, he works with business leaders to create strategic relationships, identify opportunities, and accelerate growth through trusted connections and executive-level collaboration.</p><p>Connect with Oscar:<br>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/oscarstadthagen/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/oscarstadthagen/</a></p><p>Connect with Mark Ferguson:<br>Email: mark.ferguson@prestige-services-group.com<br>Growth Without Referrals Podcast<br><a href="https://www.growthwithoutreferrals.com/">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLJCHDp96yBalM5JYQSONxw</a></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, share it with a fellow business leader, and leave a review.</p>
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<p>Growth Without Referrals is a podcast where leaders talk honestly about what’s actually working to win new clients today – beyond referrals. Hosted by Mark Ferguson, each episode breaks down real strategies, real struggles, and real growth stories from the people in the trenches doing it.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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