CPA Influencers Series: David Bier on Promoting Smart Niche Leaders from Within

In this CPA Influencer series, Dawn Wagenaar (Principal at ING) interviews David Bier, the COO of Anglin Reichmann Armstrong. David provides insightful tips and necessities for young professionals looking to become niche leaders within their firm.  

David's responsibilities at Anglin include strategy, growth, succession planning and operations excellence, which grow from building a sound business culture. David has not only improved the foundational operational aspects of the firm, but also focused heavily on firm culture, community relations and merger & acquisition strategy, and he played a vital role in the successful merger and integration of Anglin’s Pensacola office. 

Dawn starts the interview by asking David this question "We understand that Anglin has done a great job with promoting smart niche leaders from within to help your firm grow independently. Can you provide two tips for making that path less intimidating and more exciting for younger professionals? "

Throughout the interview David expounds on these two tips:

1. Have to have support at the highest leadership levels (including partners, managing partners, etc) 
2. Build a team with at least one or two younger people who want to drive the niche business, set aside time each year to learn, train, and grow within the niche 

The interview ends with Dawn asking David "What we're loving now," something either professional or personal within David's life that he is loving.

His response is again two-fold, and both tie into professional growth and success. Tune into the podcast to hear his insights!