The '12 Days of Business' Mini-Series
Day 8: Shireen Hilal's Top 3 Trends in Business for 2025 and How to Take Advantage of Them

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Episode Summary: As part of the special 12 Days of Business mini-series, Nick Berry welcomes Shireen Hilal, founder and CEO of Maior Strategic Consulting, back to the podcast. Shireen shares her expertise on the top three trends in business for 2025, including how client disconnect, remote work challenges, and the demand for efficiency are reshaping the professional landscape. With years of experience in executive roles and consulting for growing firms, Shireen offers actionable insights for staying ahead in a competitive environment. Tune in for strategies that can transform how you approach clients, teams, and efficiency in your business.

Takeaways:

• Prioritize client connection: Build trust with personalized communication and clear processes.
• Adapt to remote challenges: Blend full-time, fractional, and nearshore talent to optimize results.
• Understand client needs: Address costs, team expertise, and proven results in every pitch.
• Focus on efficiency: Small improvements drive profitability, morale, and client satisfaction.

Links:

• Shireen Hilal’s Official Website
• Shireen on LinkedIn
• Shireen's previous episode: Growth Strategies for Professional Services Firms

Chapters

01:35 Business Trends for 2025 
01:51 Clients are Feeling Disconnected and are Price Sensitive
05:18 The 3 Things Clients Really Want to Know
06:56 Remote Work Has Spread Teams too Thin
07:21 The Opportunity to Build a Connected and Engaged Culture
11:35 Emphasizing Efficiency as a Core Value
12:24 Innovating and Empowering to Find Efficiencies
14:55 Recognize the Signs, Get Out in Front of the Trends

Prior Episodes from The '12 Days of Business' Mini-Series
Day 7: Brett Bartholomew Explains the Skill Behind Building Trust, Resolving Conflict, and Communicating Better in Your Business

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