Mitch Stone is Executive Director (Partner) of Quantaco, a specialist hospitality advisory firm born out of the PKF and Lawler Partners brand. I’ve known Mitch for a number of years, since he was a Manager, so I’ve been lucky enough to see firsthand Mitch’s individual journey on his Path to Partnership.

During our chat we talk about the importance of mentors, what aspiring Partners can work on to help the get there, as well talking more about the Quantaco brand, and the success they’ve had as a firm, in such a short space of time.

Jim Softsis is Managing Partner and Head of Specialist Advisory at Findex, Australia’s fifth largest firm in the AFR top 100.

Jim has had a really impressive career journey to Partner, not least what he’s helped build at Findex, but also the career moves he made, at the time he made them made sense which will resonate with people. Jim is a great example of someone understanding that when there is change going on all around you, by sticking with in because you believe in a firms strategy, that can create great opportunities for you personally..

I really enjoyed my chat with Jim, I’ve known him for over 13 years and to see him go from Senior Manager to Senior Partner is great to see. Jim is passionate about his clients needs and growth, as well as the importance of building a team and mentoring their development both personally and professionally

Jim gives great advice about how to build a successful practice and the importance of building your personal brand both inside and out side the firm which I think will be really valuable to people.

Lauren Hosie is a Business Advisory Partner at Pitcher Partners NSW. Lauren’s journey to Partner is incredibly impressive, but Lauren would struggle to say that as Lauren is a self-confessed introvert who, in her own words “hates to talk about herself.”

First and foremost Lauren is a Mum to 2 young children whose husband is in the military. Lauren became a Partner at Pitcher Partners at the age of 30 and has been a Partner for 5 years. She is now a full equity Partner having built a highly impressive client base and fee base.

Lauren talks about the importance of having a mentor Partner, someone who had her “back” and full support during her path to Partnership. She talks about the importance of being authentic, being nice and responsive and why she “makes business personal” We talk about how she juggles family life and work life, and not to “sweat the small stuff” but having a supportive firm and great people around her is so important.

I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation, and I think it will resonate and inspire many in the industry.

Greg is a Director & Partner of advisory and accounting services for SW Accountants & Advisors and has worked in professional practice for over 28 years. Having worked for global accounting giants such as Grant Thornton and PWC, Greg founded Armstrong Dawson in 2012. 

Excitingly Greg recently sold his firm Armstrong Dawson to SW accountants and he and the Armstrong Dawson team merged their practice into SW in July this year.