Pegasus Radio

In this episode of Growing Consultancies, I’m joined by Jamie Hanson of CODA Studios. CODA are a small architectural practice headquartered in Sheffield, with a growing presence in Manchester, and this turned into a really honest and insightful conversation. Jamie and the team completed a management buyout, buying out the original founder just as Covid hit, which meant taking over the business during a period of real turmoil. We also talk openly about how tough 2024 and 2025 have been, including the difficult reality of having to make redundancies and the impact that has on a small consultancy. In this episode, we discuss: Completing a management buyout during Covid- Taking over a business in uncertain and high-pressure conditions Navigating difficult years and making tough decisions The reality of redundancies and their impact on a consultancy Managing cash flow and profitability in a small practice Rebuilding confidence and momentum after a downturn Laying the foundations for future growth Jamie is a genuinely great guy, this was a very open and honest conversation, and I think anyone running or working in a consultancy will get a lot out of this episode. #growingconsultancies #architecturepractice #constructionindustry#consultancylife #smallbusinessUK #architectsUK#quantitysurveying #pprojectmanagement #cashflowmanagement#businessleadership #constructioncareers #builtenvironment