Why Accountants Need a Strong Professional Network

Rob Brown is a former high school maths teacher and now founder of the Business Development Academy, which trains busy accountants and similar service professionals to be confident, effective work winners. He speaks internationally on growth, succession, trust, likeability, reputation, collaboration, mental resilience and sales for professional firms and networks. He is also in demand as an online an and in person chair, moderator, interviewer, MC and event host for conferences and virtual events internationally. Rob is the bestselling author of Build Your Reputation (Wiley) and his TED talk ‘The Personal Brand of You’ has been viewed 250K times on Youtube. He hosts the popular weekly https://bdacademy.pro/podcasts/aip/ (Accounting Influencers podcast) that interviews a range of influencers, vendors and experts who serve the accounting community to ask what makes the good firms and accountants great. Selected shownotes: Why you need a strong professional business network The common denominator in almost all referrals, recommendations and introductions Why education teaches us to ask the wrong question when faced with a problem Shout out to Des O'Neill of OmniPro and Martin Bissett of Upward Spiral Professionals Case Study - coaching Jim the accountant to win more business more quickly The power of collaboration and strategic partnership in the accounting world A warning to cut through the hype - not everyone is as good as they say they are How accountants can accelerate their referral business AND their career An invitation to explore the 90 Day Pipeline coaching program for accountants to generate £100K of new business opportunities Connect to Rob on https://www.linkedin.com/in/therobbrown/ (LinkedIn) or via the https://bdacademy.pro/contact/ (BD Academy website)

Om Podcasten

The Accounting Influencers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, is a must-listen for accounting professionals looking to strengthen their leadership presence, stay informed on disruptive forces in accounting and build credibility within their firms. Geared toward firm leaders, managers, partners and influencers, the show covers key topics like career development, influence, personal branding and interpreting the evolving trends impacting the accounting world. Rob brings his expertise to each episode, offering insights and guidance on how to grow your personal brand and stay strategically important in a rapidly changing profession. Whether you're aiming to influence within your firm or expand your reputation outside of it, this international podcast offers practical advice and forward-thinking insights that will keep you informed and prepared for the future. Accounting leadership Executive presence for accountants Building influence in accounting Accounting industry trends Personal branding for accountants Accounting firm strategy Accounting business models Leadership in accounting firms Talent management in accounting Authority in accounting profession Career development for accountants Accounting firm growth strategies Influencers in accounting Accounting firm management Disruptive forces in accounting Accounting leadership strategies Accounting career success Accounting firm decision-makers Accounting business trends Building credibility in accounting