{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Catch Up Podcast","title":"How Adam Seaton Built a 50-Person Consultancy from a One-Man Band","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2574,"description":"What does it take to grow a consultancy from scratch, sell it to a global firm, and then choose to start all over again? In this episode of The Catch Up Podcast, host Phillip Blackmore sits down with Adam Seaton to explore his remarkable journey from Microsoft Dynamics contractor to founder of Seaton Partners and now co-creator of Team Joe. Adam shares the behind-the-scenes realities of scaling a business, navigating feast-or-famine cycles, managing through Covid, and making the tough call to sell to EY. \"It turned into Adam being a one-man band, and three months later having a 2.1 million pound contract on the table.\" - Adam SeatonListeners will get candid insights into entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation in the ERP and Dynamics 365 world. Adam also introduces his latest venture, a SaaS training platform designed to transform how enterprise users learn business software. It’s a conversation packed with lessons for anyone in tech, consulting, or business growth.Adam Seaton: A seasoned Microsoft Dynamics expert and former founder of Seaton Partners, Adam scaled the consultancy to nearly 50 staff before its acquisition by EY. He now leads Team Joe, a startup rethinking ERP training with a product-first, user-centric approach.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How Adam Seaton scaled a Microsoft Dynamics consultancy from the ground upThe challenges and rewards of selling a business to a global firmWhy ERP training is often overlooked and how Team Joe is changing thatWhat it takes to build a SaaS product in a post-Covid worldInsights on hiring, leadership, and building strong consultancy teamsAction Points:Build for Growth, Not Just Profit: Adam shares why reinvesting in people and skills paid off more than chasing margins. Prioritising team development helped Seaton Partners scale sustainably and retain top talent.Plan Your Exit Early: Whether you're thinking of selling or stepping back, Adam explains why having a long-term view on exit options can shape...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/iWBZTiC94l_5ILnmTBn8PhdqZZ1oGG1Nu4q8ji6v23Q/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83NDYz/NGM5ZWU5NzM4OTI1/ZDA5YTgxYmExZTBj/NDc5YS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}