–John Brickel, CEO.
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John:
To me it's simple: We care; about you, your staff, your customers, and your company; and about us, our staff, our company, and you--our customer. That connects us on a basic level of ethics. Ultimately, what you'll find different about us is our connections fuel us in helping you solve your problems, face your challenges, accomplish your goals. We not only feel like we are on your journey--we ARE on your journey; WITH you--and together, we WILL succeed!
Will:
We are very different from our competitors--our primary focus is on getting things done, getting the right things done, and getting them done fast. We are not about the fancy theories, or the add-on sales--we are about results.
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Will:
A powerful team of people and companies held together by our shared commonalities, ethics, purpose, and mission. Every one of our employees has over 10+ years of real corporate work experience they bring and leverage—an experience beyond education. THEY HAVE DONE IT BEFORE, AND THEY HAVE BEEN THROUGH IT BEFORE. This allows them a view and perspective focused on bringing you real results and tactics; not just theories and probabilities. Answers and solutions. It also lets them relate to the pressure and fire you're under. Hence we bring and forge a strong partnership.
John:
We are what I think a management consulting firm should be: the brains, the brawn, the experience, education, and even tenacity. We are a group of companies and partnerships, all vetted, all managed through us, and all at your disposal what a true partner should be. We have strong, dependable relationships in Strategy, Project Management, Design and Creative, and even Technology. We take the risk burden off you as much as we can to get the right things done, get them done right, and get them done fast.
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John:
Humm. What to tell, what to tell. I am a proud husband and an even prouder father; my family means the world to me. My kids, the tyrants and monsters they can be sometimes, are my happy place. I get to see them evolve, learn, and develop habits and personalities. My wife and I both work and we are blessed that we each have something we are proud to be doing. Our kids are 15 and 17 now. I have worked extensively in consulting, finance, investments, and even in a dry cleaner (it's how I put myself through college). I am from a humble background--put myself through a great state school. When I began working and making enough I decided to save for a dream: Both my wife and I always wondered what it would be like to go to an Ivy League school. So I went to Harvard, through one of their executive programs; and she went to MIT. I graduated in 2023 and she graduates next semester. An interesting fact about me: I have never been to a Disney Park. Wife has, kids have...but I don't think I'm missing a thing.
Will:
I'll start with the boring stuff: Harvard, MBA, and a strong international background. Lived in Germany for work; Quebec; Dudai, and even Paris. Put myself through school working at T.J. Maxx and tutoring. I am happily single, but very very family-oriented. My family is probably just like yours: very weird and eclectic; but that's what allows me to fit in just perfectly. I am an overachiever--and I like--love--it.
I have some interesting hobbies: woodworking, climbing, and jujitsu. Not really "good" at any of them yet, but I'm hopeful. Oh, and I hate driving. Ask me about my ideas about smart-cities.
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Will:
I'm a first-generation American. My family is from Eastern Europe. When I was young, my father had me join the school Chess club. I was after school and, at the time, I thought he just wanted free "babysitting". However, he always told me that the reason for Chess is because he wanted me "to be two steps ahead". I did that for five years. The value I bring is being two steps ahead. I try to think of the goals that are needed today to get to the goals that are needed for tomorrow and onward. I map it all out: In my life, for my staff, for our customers, and even for our partnerships.
John:
I've been working for over 35 years now, and what I've learned is that we ALL have value to bring. we just need to find it, define it, and bring it. In my role I play a chameleon of sorts--many hates, many roles, and many different perspectives. My value to both Consortia, our clients, and partners is the same: it's my adaptability. I bring my whole self to work and to everything I do. I encourage my employees to do the same. As a parent, I am a nurturer, as a spouse, a problem solver, and as a CEO I am a partner, your employee, advisor, and confidant.
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John:
To be direct, we bring a ton of value to our clients. We are connected to and curate strong partnerships for our clients. This allows us to bring an entire transformation together--fast, efficiently, and effectively. Our clients have often asked us to retain specialty-skilled resources on their behalf, which we have done multiple times. Additionally, It allows trust to be built and risk to be mitigated. Additionally, the biggest value is our fair rate card. Our designers and creative staff, consultants, technologists, and even project managers are all best-in-class; carrying superior credentials, and having a proven background--all with a reasonable price-point. Additionally, our focus is on getting things done--making as large an impact as possible and all within a positive direction. Additionally, we are 100% bespoke. We don't use templated solutions, and we don't do smoke and mirrors act. Our goal is always to help you compete and to do that, you need to be unique in the market. Our value is our dedication to helping you win!
Will:
The biggest is a rest. One of our main practices is consulting--it's where we leverage our past knowledge and experience, our industry expertise, and our keen grasp of technology to transform a company. Our consultants are powerful by themselves but when combined with Consortia's resources, partnerships, and practices--they become an even more powerful resource. As Lucus puts it: "We're the best-kept secret behind many of the world's biggest and most well-known brands."
