Presidential Whisperer: Michael Kempner on growing his PR firm to 300+ people

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Meet Michael Kempner, the mastermind behind MIKEWORLDWIDE. His is a story a narrative woven with tenacity and transformation moving from a solo operation to spearheading a leading independent PR firm, where embracing past hurdles has been integral to the company's monumental growth.
This episode peels back the layers on how valuing human capital has been pivotal to MWW's success, revealing that nurturing talent is just as crucial as attracting it. We discuss the importance of brand perception to consulting firms as well as learning from the journey of Michael in growing his own firm to over 300 people.
We explore some innovative strategies his firm employs, juggling AI and predictive analytics with human decision-making. Join us for this exploration of reputation, trust, and leadership—and how these pillars can chart a course to success in the competitive realm of PR.

Prof. Joe O'Mahoney helps boutique consultancies scale and exit. Joe's research, writing, speaking and insights can be found at www.joeomahoney.com

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1. Presidential Whisperer: Michael Kempner on growing his PR firm to 300+ people (00:00:00)

2. From Politics to PR Success (00:00:02)

3. Growth, Culture, and Human Capital (00:08:14)

4. Influencing Decision-Makers With Trust (00:23:26)

5. Navigating the Reputation Economy (00:35:42)