The First Customer - Aligning Business and Strategies for Superior Performance with Barbara Spitzer

In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Barbara Spitzer, CEO and founder of Two Rivers Partners, LLC.

Barbara grew up as an army brat and moving frequently, Barbara developed resilience and anxiety, which later shaped her career as a consultant. Despite her anxiety, Barbara adopted a mantra of perseverance and preparation, which helped her excel in client meetings and presentations.

After a successful career at companies like Ernst & Young and Accenture, Barbara founded Two Rivers Partners in 2015. Inspired by a walk along the Hudson River in New York City, she named her consulting firm after the convergence of the Hudson and East Rivers, symbolizing the intersection of people and business for performance. Barbara's first client was the National Organization on Disability, where she helped build a professional services capability. Although she later returned to corporate roles, Barbara eventually relaunched Two Rivers with a focus on purpose-driven work, serving nonprofits and contributing to board governance. She credits her success to her leverage model, relationships, and willingness to take risks.

Join us as we journey through the hustle and heart of business with Barbara Spitzer on The First Customer podcast!


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