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matt dixon: how top rainmakers win clients | gear up for growth

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doing great work is no longer enough to ensure client retention.

 

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gear up for growth
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in a rapidly shifting business landscape, professional services firms face increasing pressure to develop new business while maintaining client loyalty. in this gear up for growth episode hosted by jean caragher of capstone marketing, guest matt dixon shares insights from his forthcoming book, “activator advantage: what today’s rainmakers do differently.” dixon, a founding partner of dcm insights and a renowned sales researcher, detailed how top-performing professionals distinguish themselves through proactive engagement and strategic relationship-building.

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dixon’s research, based on a study of nearly 3,000 partners in professional services firms—including accountants, lawyers, and consultants—identifies five distinct business development profiles:

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tim allen: serendipitous specialization leads to success | gear up for growth

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full commitment is critical in niche accounting.

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with jean caragher
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in the world of accounting, niche specialization is often a deliberate strategy. for tim allen, cpa, however, his journey into winery finance was more serendipitous than strategic. with over 30 years of experience—including time at a big 4 firm, leadership roles at multiple wineries, and now managing a successful boutique firm exclusively dedicated to the wine industry—allen has carved out a unique space for himself and his team.

“i didn’t set out to specialize in wineries—it just happened,” allen says. “but looking back, every step led me here.”

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allen’s accounting came unexpectedly during his tenure at deloitte’s san francisco office. while his colleagues gravitated toward high-profile clients, tim found himself drawn to wineries—clients that others overlooked. the opportunity allowed him to work closer to his family in santa rosa while developing a deep understanding of the industry’s financial intricacies.

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katie tolin: what’s the market telling us? | capstone conversations

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understanding the story behind the data is critical to success.

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katie tolin, a veteran marketing strategist and the driving force behind cpa growth guides, recently sat down for a capstone conversation to share her expertise on navigating the complexities of marketing in the accounting industry. tolin, a decorated member of the association for accounting marketing (aam) and its volunteer of the year for 2023, offeres a candid exploration of current industry trends and the pivotal role of marketing in cpa firms.

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tolin identifies the rapidly changing accounting landscape as the greatest challenge facing marketers today. from private equity’s entry into the industry to the emergence of alternative firm structures that don’t rely on traditional cpa models, tolin notes that uncertainty reigns.

“marketers must understand these shifts and anticipate their impact on our firms,” she explains. “whether it’s technology reshaping our strategies or new competitors entering the field, staying informed and adaptive is essential.”

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expert panel: how marketing is reshaping the accounting profession | capstone conversations

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“this is the golden age of opportunity for accounting… let’s seize it.”

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by jean caragher
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accounting marketing has come a long way since the landmark bates v. state bar of arizona case, which 45 years ago allowed professional services firms to market their services. today, as firms navigate digital transformation, client experience, and talent challenges, marketing plays an increasingly pivotal role. capstone conversations brought together a panel of trailblazers to explore the journey and future of accounting marketing. featuring four decades of association of accounting marketing (aam) marketers of the year, the panel included adrian ornik (ey), sally glick (formerly sobel & co.), eric majchrzak (beachfleischman), and sarah cirelli (hbk cpas & consultants).

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ornik, the 1993 marketer of the year, recalls a time when accounting marketing was uncharted territory. “ignorance was bliss,” he shares, reflecting on a period when both marketers and their stakeholders were still learning. despite challenges, ornik emphasizes that the profession’s transformation provided immense opportunity.

glick, recognized by aam in 2003, credits her father, a sole practitioner, for offering her the freedom to innovate when marketing lacked measurable tools. “there wasn’t always a correlation between initiatives and results,” she notes, yet her creative strategies laid the groundwork for relationship-building in the profession.

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