Andrew Hartshorn

Business Exit Strategy | Non Executive Director | Private Investor | Helping business owners prepare for a successful exit | Author of "Pathway to Exit"

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Check out my latest article: Design OPS Framework: Systemise your Practice to create Time and Freedom https://t.co/60Nmzd3sKq via @LinkedIn

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Want to future-proof your design consultancy?
Start treating AI as a powerful tool, not a threat
Embrace the change
Level up your strategic skills
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🤖 The TRUTH about AI in design consulting that nobody's talking about...
I've spent 15 years in design, and here's what's really happening
Let me break it down 👇

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The BIGGEST opportunity?
AI handles the repetitive tasks
YOU focus on:
- Strategic thinking
- Creative direction
- Client psychology
- Complex problem-solving
Your expertise becomes MORE valuable, not less

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The dark truth about running a design consultancy nobody talks about...
I've been there for 7 years, and it's time to get REAL
🧵 A thread on expectations vs reality

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The TRUTH about design consultancy:
It's not about design anymore
You're running a business
80% of time goes to:
- Sales
- Client management
- Admin tasks
Only 20% is actual design work

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The GAME-CHANGER most architects miss:
Block 2 hours daily for business development
No exceptions
No interruptions
This is your growth time
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🏗️ REVEALED: How top architects find time to scale their business while managing projects
Want to know their secrets?
Thread: 👇

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LEVERAGE your team effectively:
Hire a dedicated project manager
Train staff in client communication
Build a reliable contractor network
You're an architect AND a business owner - act like both

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🤖 The $10 trillion construction industry is about to be TRANSFORMED
AI agents aren't just coming - they're here
And they're reshaping how construction consultants work
Time to adapt or risk becoming obsolete

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Your action plan:
1. Learn AI fundamentals
2. Identify tasks to automate
3. Upskill in strategic consulting
4. Start small, scale fast