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You're Back. The Study Is Bigger.

Join 100 boutique consulting firms in the most comprehensive industry benchmark ever conducted

Last time you contributed to groundbreaking industry insights. This year we're analyzing $450M+ in revenue, 60+ metrics, and uncovering what drives 42% EBITDA margins in top quartile firms.

What You'll Discover in the 2025 Report

Industry intelligence from 100 boutique consulting firms — normally worth $15-25K

  • Why top quartile firms achieve 42% EBITDA margins while bottom quartile averages just 12%
  • The leverage ratios that correlate with 3x growth across 100 firms
  • How specialized firms command 2.3x higher rates than generalists in the same market
  • The "sweet spot" firm size of 15-25 consultants achieving highest margins
  • Complete performance distributions — revenue, utilization, retention rates across all quartiles
  • Operational patterns that separate top from bottom performers

Participant Access

$500

Contribute data • Get early access

Report delivered December 2025

Report Only

$3,000

No data contribution • Public release

Available after public launch

Save $2,500 by contributing your data.

20 minutes of data entry for industry intelligence normally worth $15-25K

This Year's Study Is Unprecedented

100 firms. $450M+ in revenue. 60+ metrics. 95% statistical confidence.

Are You Operating Blind?

  • • Are your margins good, or are you leaving 30% on the table?
  • • Should you be at 65% utilization or 85%?
  • • Is your revenue per employee where it should be?
  • • What leverage ratio actually drives growth?
  • • Are your rates competitive — or too low?

The Intelligence You'll Gain

  • • Performance distributions across all 100 firms
  • • What separates top quartile from bottom quartile
  • • The operational patterns that drive 40%+ margins
  • • Pricing strategies of highest-performing firms
  • • Best practices you can implement immediately

Your Data Security is Paramount

End-to-End Encryption

All data transmitted using industry-standard SSL/TLS encryption

Complete Confidentiality

Individual firm data never disclosed. All results aggregated and anonymized

Secure Storage

Data stored in enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure with strict access controls

Get Your Early Access — $500

Request your secure magic link to contribute your data and receive the comprehensive industry report

⏰ Deadline: November 15, 2025 • 📊 Limited to 100 firms • 🎯 Next study: 2026

Data Access Confirmation

You'll receive a secure magic link via email within 2 weeks. Data submission deadline is November 15, 2025. Your information is used only for this study and we respect your privacy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much time does data submission require?

Approximately 20 minutes. The time varies based on how readily you have your financial data available. We recommend gathering key metrics (revenue, expenses, utilization rates, client counts) before starting. You can save progress and return anytime before November 15, 2025.

Is our data kept completely confidential?

Absolutely. No individual firm is ever identified. All data is aggregated and anonymized. The report shows only distributions, quartiles, and industry patterns — never individual firm performance. We use enterprise-grade encryption, and individual data is destroyed after aggregation. Your competitors will never know you participated.

When will I receive the report?

Participants receive early access by December 31, 2025. You'll get the report before the public release, giving you months of competitive advantage to implement insights while your competitors operate without this intelligence.

What's included in the $500 participation fee?

The complete benchmarking report ($15-25K value) analyzing 100 firms, $450M+ in revenue, and 60+ performance metrics. You'll discover what drives 42% EBITDA margins, leverage ratios that correlate with 3x growth, pricing strategies of top performers, and operational patterns across all quartiles. Plus early access before the December public release. Non-participants pay $3,000 for the same report.

How does the magic link work?

Within 2 weeks of your request, you'll receive a secure, personalized URL that takes you directly to your data submission form. It's unique to you and designed for security. You can save your progress and return anytime before the November 15, 2025 deadline.

Why is this study different from last time?

This year we're analyzing 100 firms (up from 50), $450M+ in revenue, and tracking 60+ metrics (double the previous study). The statistical confidence is 95% ±3.2%, making this the most comprehensive boutique consulting benchmark ever conducted. The insights are deeper, the patterns are clearer, and the intelligence is actionable.