Why I Stopped Using Consultants—Nothing Got Done

No matter what product or service we offer, delivering real value is what matters most. Consultants always intend to provide value—after all, that’s their job. But the real question isn’t whether they think they do. It’s whether the client feels the impact.

Too often, consultancy sounds great in the moment. Insightful conversations happen, strategies are discussed—but then… nothing. No action. No results. And while dissatisfaction with any service usually leads to blaming the supplier, consultancy is different. Clients don’t always blame the consultant. They blame themselves for not following through.

But great consultancy isn’t just about giving advice. It’s about ensuring action happens.

If the goal is real change, then the approach has to be built around execution. The reality is, the moment the meeting ends, clients move on to other priorities. A successful methodology integrates seamlessly into their workflow—making implementation natural, effortless, and effective.

That’s why at Hargreaves Marketing Ltd, we don’t do vague monthly check-ins or ‘nice-to-have’ discussions.

Instead, we deliver disciplined, evidence-based, structured programs designed for real-world impact.

Want to know how? Contact Adrian Hargreaves.