What Works for Accountants in Choosing a Coach/Mentor

Episode 64. In today's practical episode, "What Works for Accountants When Choosing a Coach."

Rob Brown and Martin Bissett examine the role of external coaches, consultants and trainers for both accountants and their practices. Key takeaways from this episode include:

》 the historical snobbery of the accounting profession who ignore the difference between interested prospects like referrals, and hard-fought business leads

》 examining what might make a business client switch from one accountant or CPA firm to another

》 why moving up a level in accounting only works when professionals and leaders recognise where they fall short and don't have expertise

》 where accounting firms and accountants go wrong in sourcing external support, coaching and training

》 what makes choosing an expert, coach, trainer or consultant hard for accounting firm leaders and professionals

》 exposing the fake gurus, so-called influencers and social media hype that permeates the coaching and training industry

》 a 5 point plan to help accountants judge between the best and the garbage with coaches, consultants, trainers and mentors

》 why books and social media following mean very little compared to a lengthy track record in choosing good coaches and mentors

》 why the needs are different for accountants and CPAs in big vz small firms, and also the level of professional (managers vz senior partners)

》 how too many experts gurus talk in their language to accountants but sadly make things more complex

》 the ultimate measure of whether a coach, consultant, mentor or expert for accountants and accountancy practices will be successful

》 how to measure ROI on external experts for accounting firms in softer skill areas like leadership and management

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NOTE TO LISTENERS:

The Accounting Influencers Podcast is a CPE-accredited daily radio-style show with four segments coming out every Monday which are repeated on the other 4 weekdays as standalone episodes, plus a bonus 'from the client's perspective' episode on Saturdays. On Sundays, listeners get a short min trailer for the coming week's episodes.

Every Tuesday the show gives you a relevant news topic from the accounting and fintech world with a direct application to accountants, CPAs and bookkeepers. Great to stay informed and build your commercial acumen.

Every Wednesday and Friday, we feature an uncut interview with top authors, leaders, thinkers and performers in the accounting and fintech world.

Every Thursday the show gives you a practical 'here's what works' tips concerning a key challenge, need or strategy for accountants, CPAs and bookkeepers. Great to stay current and keep your skills topped up.

Finally, every Saturday gives listeners a bonus episode which focuses on the buyers of accounting services - the clients themselves. In particular how they feel, react to and experience their interactions with accountants. That includes why they buy or don't buy, why they move or stay and why they think how they think about you, your firm, your prices and your offerings.

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