A Podcast for Professional Services Business Development and Marketing

What sets top professional services business development teams apart? Discover the strategies, tactics, and tools they use to grow. Join Jason Noble as he interviews leading experts, sharing actionable advice for your growth initiatives, regardless of your business size or specialty.

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LIVE at LMA 2025 with Roy Sexton, CMO of Vedder Price

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May 12, 2025
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19:04

Recorded live at the 2025 LMA Annual Conference, this episode features Jason Noble in conversation with Roy Sexton, Chief Marketing Officer of Vedder Price. Known for his charisma and candor, Roy shares why storytelling and narrative memory are the secret weapons of effective legal marketing.

He reflects on his first few months at Vedder Price, how he’s building on a strong foundation to drive innovation, and why vulnerability and humor are essential leadership tools. From attorney engagement to brand transformation, Roy’s insights are as thoughtful as they are entertaining. A must-listen for anyone navigating the evolving role of marketing in law firms.

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Meet our Host

Jason Noble

Jason Noble serves as the President and Co-Founder of ikaun, an innovative platform that leverages AI for experience management tailored to law firms and professional services. With over two decades of experience in technology, he has honed his expertise in developing digital platforms, particularly in knowledge management, business development, and AI integration within the legal industry. In his role at ikaun, he leads product strategy and innovation, focusing on automating the collection of experience data to enhance marketing efforts and boost proposal success rates.

Prior to establishing ikaun, Noble held the position of Vice President at Neudesic's Digital Innovation Group for nearly 20 years. His work there emphasized SharePoint solutions, cloud computing, and business intelligence. Noble is recognized for his ability to implement effective knowledge management strategies, aiding firms in identifying expertise to elevate client service. He is also a sought-after speaker on subjects such as Generative AI in legal marketing and improving RFP efficiency.

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You'll hear exclusive interviews with the world's leading business development and marketing experts.

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Jul 28, 2020
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53:43

Drive Growth and Efficiency Using Firm Experience with Clinton Gary

This week’s episode of The Pursuit Desk features Clinton Gary, Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer and Burr & Forman LLP joins Jason Noble to discuss leveraging a firm's experience to drive growth and firm efficiencies.

Clinton started in a traditional business consulting role at Arthur Anderson before moving to work in legal professional services. His role has always been based around information and being able to answer questions when professionals need to know what they have done and their previous experiences.

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Jun 24, 2020
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31:05

The Biggest Opportunities in Legal Tech with Conan Hines

Conan Hines is a legal technology expert with a demonstrated history of positively impacting the practice of law with many BigLaw and A2J experience.

As Senior Legal Technology Advisor, Conan works closely with the lawyers at Clifford Chance to help them implement the latest technology. Through new technology, they have been able to improve efficiency, client satisfaction, and associate work-life balance. Conan emphasizes the importance of purchasing legal tech and listening to client's and attorney's needs to develop the right solution.

Conan also serves as a Senior Technology Advisor for ICAAD, a non-profit organization that uses evidence-based approaches to combat discrimination and promote human rights.

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Jun 16, 2020
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23:27

Building a Customer Proposal System with Chris Spann

Chris Spann is a Senior Marketing Manager, brand expert, and content contributor at Perks.

Perks is a leading incentive and loyalty marketing company that provides services and software to help our clients engage with their indirect channel and ensure channel partner and customer effectiveness. With a listing on the salesforce appexchange and a global user base exceeding 5 million users, Perks│Channel takes the guesswork out of channel incentives and loyalty programs.

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What our listeners say

This podcast cuts through the noise. Every episode feels like a masterclass in how modern firms actually win business.

Chris Melton
Founder, Product Labs

“Finally, something that speaks the language of legal and professional services without overcomplicating it. Sharp, practical, and relevant.”

James Parker
Operations Lead

"I’ve begun to set aside dedicated time for each new episode. The insights I gain are not only valuable but also immediately applicable to enhancing our approach to proposals and enriching our client conversations."

Alisha Rao
Principal at VentureSouth

"The combination of captivating storytelling and strategic insights creates an experience that is truly engaging. You initially arrive for the compelling narratives, but you find yourself sticking around for the valuable insights that follow."

Mira Kapoor
Founder & CEO

"What I appreciate the most is the genuine honesty. It’s not bogged down by heavy theories—instead, it features real operators who openly share what truly works in practice."

James Park
Operations Lead

"Each episode presents at least one insightful idea that you can readily implement in your own life. This is a remarkable find in the current content landscape, where such gems are becoming increasingly rare."

Chris Parker
Operations Lead

"Ikaun's podcast truly feels like an exclusive invitation to eavesdrop on conversations that are typically off-limits. With a lineup of thoughtful and engaging guests, it delivers rich insights without any unnecessary fluff."

Eli Grant
Host of Founder Forward

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What separates the highest performing professional services business development teams from rest? What strategies, tactics, systems, and technology tools are they using to grow their firm? Join us as we follow Jason Noble in his search for answers to these questions and more.

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What separates the highest performing professional services business development teams from rest? What strategies, tactics, systems, and technology tools are they using to grow their firm? Join us as we follow Jason Noble in his search for answers to these questions and more.

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