Strategic Planning with a Focus on Advisory with Josh Beck, Managing Partner of MarksNelson - Amplify S3E2
Release Date: 10/26/2023
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info_outlineWe are thrilled to announce the 3rd season of the Amplify podcast - powered by AAM! This season is all about accounting industry trends and how firms can maximize their growth as they plan for the future.
With this episode, host Angie Grissom, Owner and Chief Relationship Officer of The Rainmaker Companies talks with Josh Beck, Managing Partner of MarksNelson about the importance of strategic planning with advisory services as a focus for the growth-minded accounting firm.
Josh Beck has led MarksNelson since 2020 and has applied his expertise in leading clients’ own growth to guide MarksNelson. Prior to taking over the Managing Partner role he served as a Partner in MarksNelson’s advisory services area. You don’t want to miss this fantastic discussion and learn from a true industry leader.
About Our Guest:
Prior to assuming the role of Managing Partner in 2020, Josh Beck served as a Partner in MarksNelson’s advisory services area, member of the firm’s Executive Committee, and leader of the Real Estate industry niche. He joined MarksNelson as leader of the Location Strategies practice after merging-in the St. Louis-based corporate site selection and economic development consulting firm he founded.
In addition to his responsibilities as Managing Partner, Josh regularly provides site selection, credits and incentives, and economic development counsel to companies and communities of all sizes. His experience, holding key positions for economic development organizations at both the state and local level, along with private-sector sales and marketing, provides Josh with the unique experience to help his clients shape and implement plans for growth.
Connect with Josh - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshbeckedfp/
About Your Host:
Angie Grissom is Owner and Chief Relationship Officer of The Rainmaker Companies. Angie leads the firm in building major strategic alliances and national networks to advance professional services. Her role involves high-level strategy, thought leadership, consulting, and program and curriculum development. She transforms clients’ lives through innovation, goal setting, coaching, training, and accountability development.
Angie is a frequent speaker, writer, and contributor to the profession and is consistently recognized as one of the most influential people in the accounting industry
Connect with Angie - linkedin.com/in/angiegrissom