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Redefining Growth From the Inside Out | Amplify S8E1

Amplify: Season 8 Episode 1Redefining Growth From the Inside Out  Live from AAM Summit 2025 In an episode packed with actionable ideas, fresh perspectives, and real-world exampls of how accounting firms are redefining growth in 2025, Mike Jones and Sam Pagel sit down with some AAM attendees in May 2025.  Keith Ferrazzi shares how "teamship" breaks down silos and fuels firmwide collaboration. Jason Blumer discusses intentional scaling and the structures service businesses need to grow with purpose. Kristen Lewis explains how her team transformed marketing operations with Monday.com.  Mark Jamnick reframes business development by shifting the mindset from selling to caring. If you're ready to rethink how your firm grows, collaborates, and serves clients in 2025, this is the episode you won't want to miss.

The Rise of the Modern Marketer | Amplify S8E4

Amplify: Season 8 Episode 4The Rise of the Modern Marketer Live from AAM Summit 2025 From solo marketers to DEI champions, today's accounting marketers are redefining their roles—mentoring, upskilling, and becoming internal influencers who drive change. In this episode of Amplify, recorded live at the AAM Summit, we explore how modern marketers are expanding their impact across firms. You'll hear from: Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk on the MOVE Project, DEI leadership, and talent insights Cassy Clayman on building capacity and influence as a marketing team of one Jeremy Shen on using data and reporting to enable behavioral change and growth If you're ready to move beyond traditional marketing and become a strategic force in your firm, this conversation is for you.

The Story Only You Can Tell | Amplify S8E3

Amplify: Season 8 Episode 3The Story Only You Can Tell Live from AAM Summit 2025 Great marketing isn't about spin — it's about proof. In this episode of Amplify, recorded live at the AAM Summit, we explore how firms are building credibility through storytelling, testimonials, brand voice, and positioning. From showcasing client success to crafting authentic narratives, these conversations reveal why the strongest differentiator is the story only you can tell. You'll hear from: Joe Kovacs on leveraging testimonials and local SEO to boost trust Kelsey Brewer on using podcasts to create human connection and transparency Jeshanah Fox on leading a rebrand that sparks cultural change and client confidence Chris Camara on messaging CAS services through real client pain points If your firm is ready to move past jargon and show clients the story only you can tell, you won't want to miss this conversation.

The AI-Ready Firm | Amplify S8E2

Amplify: Season 8 Episode 2The AI-Ready Firm Live from AAM Summit 2025 Artificial intelligence isn't a distant future—it's here, reshaping how accounting firms operate today. In this episode of Amplify, recorded live at the AAM Summit 2025, Mike Jones and Cassy Clayman sit down with industry leaders to explore what it means to become an AI-ready firm. You'll hear candid insights from marketers who are moving beyond the hype and operationalizing AI to support marketing and business development: Alice Grey Harrison on forming AI committees and building strategy Josh Woods on leveraging HubSpot, CRM adoption, and smart automation Mike Jones on using technology to scale business development and deepen relationships Laura Metz on repurposing content and layering AI tools for maximum impact Whether you're curious about automation, governance, or how to make AI work for your firm without overwhelming your team, this conversation delivers actionable ideas and real-world examples.

Employee Advocacy at Scale: Building Social Reach Through Strategic Tools

Social media is no longer optional—but making it strategic is where the real value lies. In this episode of Amplify!, host Meg Hoevener sits down with Becky Weiand, Marketing Manager at Rea, to explore how her firm successfully implemented Clearview Social to drive employee advocacy. From culture-first content to gamified sharing and role-based feeds, Becky walks through the tools, analytics, and lessons learned over four years of refining their social strategy. Tune in to learn how to elevate firm visibility and individual thought leadership while simplifying the ask on busy professionals.   For more Amplify episodes and to learn more about the Association for Accounting Marketing, visit accountingmarketing.org/category/amplify