Beyond the Pitch - Spotting Great Tech Consultants

Hiring the right technology consultant can be the difference between a project's soaring success and a multi-million dollar failure. The stakes are incredibly high, but how do you see past the polished pitch and industry buzzwords to find someone who will truly deliver? In this episode, Ben Griswold (Grizen) and Noah Heldman (OutcomeSource) draw on decades of experience from both sides of the interview table to create the ultimate playbook for hiring tech consultants. They reveal the specific questions to ask, the subtle red flags to watch for, and the key character traits—like active listening and humility—that separate great partners from expensive problems. This is a must-listen for any leader tasked with bringing in outside expertise. *In This Episode, You'll Learn:* * How to move beyond "tell me about yourself" and ask questions that reveal a consultant's true experience. * The importance of "knowledge transfer" and how to avoid the "firefighter hero" consultant who creates dependency. * Why "I don't know, but here's how I'd find out" is one of the best answers you can hear. * The critical green flags to look for: active listening, preparedness, and responsiveness. * A practical, low-risk way to vet a consultant: the paid pilot project. *Connect with Us:* * Ben Griswold | Grizen: https://grizen.com * Noah Heldman | OutcomeSource: https://outcomesource.com