Be The Consultant They Can't Cut with Dave Hayward

In this episode of The Marketing Clubhouse, we're joined by Dave Hayward, founder of Europa and one of the leading voices rethinking what modern marketing consulting should look like. As businesses tighten budgets and AI reshapes the way marketing gets done, Dave believes the traditional consulting model is due for an overhaul. Rather than delivering strategy decks and walking away, he's built Europa around Marketing-as-a-Service - a model that combines strategy, execution, operations, and AI to help businesses achieve real outcomes. Together, we explore what it takes to become the consultant clients keep during uncertain times, how AI is changing the consulting landscape, and why operating leverage- not just expertise - will define the next generation of marketing advisors. This is an essential conversation for consultants, fractional CMOs, freelancers, and senior marketers looking to future-proof their careers in an AI-driven world. ### What we cover in this episode - Why strategy without execution is no longer enough - What makes a marketing consultant truly indispensable to a business - How consultants can survive and thrive during economic uncertainty - What Marketing-as-a-Service looks like in practice - Why AI won't replace great consultants—but will replace outdated ways of working - How to use AI as operating leverage rather than a content generation tool - The biggest opportunities for consultants in an AI-first world - How to evolve from selling advice to delivering measurable business outcomes - What consulting could look like over the next three years as AI becomes standard - Practical ways to remain valuable as technology continues to evolve ### You should listen if... - You're a marketing consultant, freelancer, or fractional CMO - You're wondering how AI will impact consulting and advisory work - You're looking for ways to deliver more value to clients - You're rethinking your consulting business or service offering - You want to future-proof your career in a rapidly changing industry This episode will challenge the traditional consulting model, help you think differently about the value you deliver, and show you how to build a consulting business that's designed to thrive in the age of AI. Become part of a community built for career progression, industry connections, real-world learning and all the marketing vibes! Our members get access to educational events, social networking events, dinner club events, webinars, exclusive perks, and a private Slack network of marketers across Australia & New Zealand. Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-marketing-club-au-nz Follow us on Instagram: @themarketingclub\_aunz Find your membership options and subscribe to our newsletter at **www.themarketingclub.com** or get in touch at **contact@themarketingclub.org** * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.