Business Advisor Global Trends Report 2025

Advisory Trends to Shape 2025

Ep. 54 Building a second brain for increased productivity & innovation as an advisor with James Mason, Mindshop

In this episode of the Authentic Advisor, Lindsay Thomas and James Mason discuss the concept of building a ‘Second Brain’ and its importance for business advisors. They explore how this framework can enhance productivity and innovation by capturing and organising ideas effectively. The conversation delves into the practical implementation, including the CODE method (Capture, Organise, […]

Ep. 53 How business advisors can harness AI to drive success with Andrew Cooke, Growth & Profit Solutions

In this episode of the Authentic Advisor, James Mason and Andrew Cooke discuss the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in business advisory services. Andrew shares his journey from technology to business advisory, emphasising the importance of understanding AI’s capabilities and limitations. The conversation covers practical applications of AI, common misconceptions, necessary skills for advisors, […]

Ep. 52 Scaling business advisory services in your firm with Stephen Grant, Azets

Host James Mason interviews Stephen Grant, partner at Azets, UK about his journey in business advisory and the launch of the Boost Business Advisory Initiative, which aims to enhance client performance through tailored advisory services. He discusses the challenges of balancing existing responsibilities with new initiatives, the importance of internal training and mindset transformation, and […]