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The numbers don't lie: AI adoption in professional services is moving at breakneck speed. Our latest survey shows that 88% of firms are already using or experimenting with AI... and only 5% plan to stay on the sidelines. We've never seen technology adoption this fast in our industry. But here's the thing: adoption doesn't equal success. And the gap between AI's promise and practice is real. Our new "AI in Professional Services: Promise & Practice" report reveals what's actually working: https://hubs.la/Q03G2FNY0

The project managers who thrive in 2025 won't be the ones working harder. They'll be the ones working smarter—using AI to handle routine tasks so they can focus on strategy, profitability, and exceptional client experiences. We just published a list of some of our favorite AI tools for project management. Check it out and be sure to drop your favorite AI tools in the comments! https://hubs.la/Q03DHKBv0

The AI conversation in professional services is full of assumptions, predictions, and outright misconceptions. We surveyed some of the best leaders in the space to help us separate fact from fiction. Turns out, the biggest myths are steering firms away from what actually works. Small firms are outpacing enterprises. Quality concerns trump job fears. And efficiency doesn’t equal profitability. Snag our free report to learn more. https://hubs.la/Q03CZlFn0

More than a decade ago, Harvest helped a struggling freelancer get his first professional invoice paid. Today, Mark Lewis runs Netalico a 12-person boutique agency that delivers big wins for Shopify customers. What started as a simple need for credible-looking invoices became the operational backbone for everything—tracking utilization, preventing team burnout, and passing AI efficiency gains directly to clients. "What I love about Harvest is it's really scaled with us as a team," Mark says about Netalico's journey. The lesson: Your invoicing tool today becomes your scaling foundation tomorrow. Read the full customer story and see how the right operational foundation changes everything. 🚀 https://hubs.ly/Q03CRSV80

Professional services leaders navigating AI adoption have spoken—and their fears aren't what the headlines predicted. Their biggest AI worry? Maintaining work quality standards instead of losing jobs to robots. The real fear is operational, not existential. And that changes everything about implementation strategy. Download our new report to get the real story: https://hubs.la/Q03zlJdB0

Is AI going to take everyone’s jobs? Josh Gross thinks it will not replace existing talent, but instead amplify what great teams can deliver. Read the full interview with the founder and CEO of Planetary: https://hubs.la/Q03yJ45W0

If the headlines are to be believed, AI is about to replace every knowledge worker and the golden age of productivity has arrived. If you run a professional services firm, you’ve probably felt the pressure to get on board with AI—and do it quickly. Promises like efficiency gains, cost savings, and competitive advantages are dominating the conversations everywhere we turn. We surveyed 323 professionals and found that the reality is more nuanced (and human). Our latest report dives into: - Myth vs. Reality of AI in professional services - The current state of adoption - The gap between productivity and profitability - How professionals are adapting to AI, and what actually worries them - Where things are going next Get the free report https://hubs.la/Q03yJ6RT0

Is AI already affecting client expectations? In our recent interview with Josh Gross, founder and CEO of Planetary, he told us: “A year ago, we were seeing contracts that said ‘You're not allowed to use AI as part of this process.’ Now clients expect you to use it—and want transparency about how.” We dove deeper into what this shift means for agencies, covering: 🔎 How search behaviour is changing 📊 Why traditional SEO metrics might be missing the story 📋 The three questions every agency should ask about AI use 🤝 How to build transparency into client relationships If you’re navigating similar challenges with your clients, Josh offers a practical perspective. ➡️ Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/gGUE4Y-D

“The creative industry is running on muscle memory.” Carl Smith believes that the world has changed faster than most agencies have adapted. Clients are smarter. AI is everywhere. Tactics that once worked and models that once delivered real value are slowly failing. Join us next Tuesday for a free webinar where the leader of The Bureau will unpack the forces reshaping what it means to run a creative company in the age of AI. We’ll explore why your most significant asset is no longer your service offering or unique process, but your ability to think, adapt, and build systems that learn. We’ll look at what tomorrow’s clients value, why full-service isn’t the problem, and how to shift from effort-based work to insight-based impact. Carl's insights are rooted in curiosity, honesty, and the drive to do meaningful work in a world that won’t stop moving. 📆 Tuesday, July 22 - 11:00 AM EST ➡️ RSVP to Join: https://hubs.la/Q03xrG-Z0

When Planetary's Joshua Gross posted "Your SEO strategy is broken" on LinkedIn, it sparked conversations across the agency community about how AI is reshaping the way customers discover and research businesses. We sat down with the Planetary CEO to dig into what he meant. His insights confirm a fundamental shift: people aren't searching for keywords anymore, they're asking AI tools very specific questions to get the exact information that's relevant to their needs. The challenge for firms? When prospects research you through ChatGPT or Perplexity, you lose valuable search data. Someone could have an entire conversation, get three-quarters through their decision process, and you'd never know you were being considered. Head to our blog to read Josh's full perspective on adapting to this new AI reality and what it means for the future of agency work. https://hubs.ly/Q03xf1hZ0