Even if your firm is not one of the parties in a deal, when competitors in your market merge it has an impact on your firm. We'll discuss short- and long-term strategies to implement for organic growth.

Sarah Dobek - Speaker

President and Founder

Inovautus Consulting

HER CAREER JOURNEY

Sarah Dobek is the founder and president of Inovautus Consulting, a consulting firm focused on helping accounting firms assess their growth goals and execute practical marketing and business development strategies. Prior to forming Inovautus in 2011, Sarah was the director of marketing for a Chicago-based accounting firm and the director of consulting services at PDI Global, where she learned the nuts and bolts of public accounting firms and the importance of aligning marketing, people, and practice management strategies to achieve growth.  With her unique background in operations, human resources, practice management, and marketing, Sarah delivers insightful, practical advice that guides organizations down the right path toward achieving the growth they desire. Sarah’s ability to understand where an organization is starting from, coupled with her disciplined approach to best practices, drives results for firms and helps them to evolve.   

WHY SHE'S AN EMERGE ROCK STAR

Sarah has worked with hundreds of firms all over the US and abroad and brings practical experience around the topic of M&A pursuit strategies, both from the angle of supporting firms through market research and integration and through helping firms develop specific pursuit strategies and marketing campaigns to capitalize on market changes. 

TAKE IT FROM HER

I am passionate about serving the AAM community. I thoroughly enjoy giving back and sharing what we are learning and seeing in the industry, so we can empower others. I look forward to sharing my knowledge at Emerge in hopes of helping others in the community. 

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Short and Long Term Growth Strategies Recording
Short and Long Term Growth Strategies Recording

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