“Leadership and culture define the future of accounting firms.”

Accounting ARC
With Donny Shimamoto.
Center for Accounting Transformation

When Angie Grissom first stepped into a Nashville-based consulting firm, she likely didn’t foresee owning and transforming it. Yet, over two decades later, she leads The Rainmaker Companies, a firm dedicated to empowering accounting professionals through leadership development, business growth strategies, and culture-building initiatives. 

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“Selling is helping,” Grissom says during a recent Accounting ARC podcast. “Business development is about uncovering opportunities and serving clients holistically. It’s about being a true advisor.” 

Grissom’s team trains firms to think beyond traditional services, emphasizing holistic solutions that cater to clients' broader needs. “Accountants are often the most trusted advisors,” she explains. “They help businesses survive and thrive.”