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Which MBAs Make More: Consultants or Small-Business Owners?

Harvard Business Review

Also, as we explained in an earlier article , we believe that being an established CEO of a small firm involves much less angst than being a senior member of a consulting, investment banking, or private equity firm. This leaves $1,350,000 to be split 80%/20% between the investors and the CEO.

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Make Your Work Resolutions Stick

Harvard Business Review

Mindy Hall, a management consultant based outside of Philadelphia, knew she had a book in her. When Susan Hertzberg arrived as president and CEO of Boston Heart Diagnostics in 2010, it was losing money and had fewer than 40 employees. Susan has grown revenue over 100% CAGR since she took over, and the company has nearly 400 employees.

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