In this thought-provoking episode of the Fractional Pros Canada podcast, host Robert Mendelson sits down with Paula Skaper, a business performance architect, to explore how tariffs, AI, and market volatility are reshaping the way businesses operate. From the chaos of today’s economic environment to the need for customer obsession, Paula offers a roadmap for companies ready to adapt and thrive.
Together, they unpack how Canadian businesses must evolve their revenue engines, rethink outdated go-to-market strategies, and embrace AI not as a threat—but as a powerful tool to boost human creativity and efficiency. With insights into value-based pricing, automation, and the shifting expectations in professional services, this episode is a must-watch for leaders navigating change.
Key Takeaways:
• Traditional revenue models are breaking down—strategy must evolve
• Many companies are frozen by uncertainty—it’s time to act with agency
• Obsessing over customers, not competitors, leads to better decisions
• AI should augment human intelligence, not replace it
• Operational efficiency creates space for innovation and creativity
• Canadian tech lagged in adoption—and paid the price
• Value-based pricing is the future of professional services
• Relying on one major client creates unnecessary risk
• The business world is in chaos—adaptation is non-negotiable
• Automation can save time and amplify impact in creative work
Quote of the Episode:
“The revenue engines built for the lead-magnet era just don’t work anymore. It’s time to rethink go-to-market strategies.” – Paula Skaper
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Links
LinkedIn
Paula Skaper: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/paulaskaper
Email: PaulaS@33dolphins.com.
Website: https://33dolphins.com
Spotify https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fractional-pros-canada
Ways to Tune In
•Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6e4e178d-5197-4e02-a97a-56d43b60a449/fractional-pros-canada-podcast
•Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0F0J9sCNrr0cUSO3qkR844
•Creator: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fractional-pros-canada
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