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Slide 1 COMMUNICATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION – HOW TO KNOCK YOUR CLIENT’S SOCKS OFF Geni Whitehouse, CPA.CITP, CSPM Evenanerd.com September 5-6, 2019 | Boston, MA

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Slide 1

COMMUNICATING FINANCIAL

INFORMATION – HOW TO KNOCK

YOUR CLIENT’S SOCKS OFF

Geni Whitehouse, CPA.CITP, CSPMEvenanerd.com

September 5-6, 2019 | Boston, MA

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Slide 2

People communicate differently.

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PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 3Slide 3

DISC “Universal observable language of behavior”

The Universal Language DISC, Target Training International, LTD, 2004

Science of Communication

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PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 4Slide 4

• Dominance – relating to control, power and assertiveness

• Influence – relating to social situations and communication

• Steadiness – relating to patience, persistence, and thoughtfulness

• Compliance – relating to structure and organization

Understand Behavioral Styles

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PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 5Slide 5

D I

C SIntroverts

Extroverts

Recognizing styles

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PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 6Slide 6

Recognizing styles

D I

C SPeopleTasks

Introvert

Extrovert

Results People

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From Target Training International, Inc.

C

D

S

I

Handout

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DISC – Observable Behavior Styles

@evenanerd

Dominance Influence ConscientiousSteadiness

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High “D”

Typical Presentation required:➢ Quickly get to the bottom line

➢ You must appear credible

➢ Be concise and business like

➢ Difficult to switch, but once switched is loyal

➢ Solve problems fast and move on

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High “I”

Typical Presentation required:➢ Spare the details, give plenty of follow-up

➢ Present new, innovative ideas

➢ Allow time for socializing

➢ Have fun, tell stories

➢ Eliminate detail, just hit the high points.

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High “S”

Typical Presentation required:➢ Need lots of proof and statistics

➢ Take it slow and easy

➢ Earn their trust and friendship

➢ Use Facts & Figures, repeat visits, answer all their questions.

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High “C”

Typical Presentation required:

➢Need lots of “Proof”, background & proven results

➢Needs time to absorb and digest facts

➢Use plenty of testimonials (from “C” style)

➢Don’t rush, be on point, and answer all their questions.

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Expected Roles

Tony Stark Peter Quill Maria Hill Bruce Banner

DCEO

ISales/Mktg

SHR, Others

CAcctg

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Tools for Styles?

@EvenaNerd

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D I S C

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SpotlightReporting

Financial data + Google Analytics.

Analyze marketing activities.

D I S C

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Live plan

Financial tracking dashboard that lets you compare your current financials against your historical financials and your budget & forecast from LivePlan.

D I S C

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Finagraph

D I S C

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D I S C

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PeerviewD I S C

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PayPie

PeerViewData.com

D I S C

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SCORECARD

D I S C

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SAP Crystal Dashboard Design, Starter PackageD I S C

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Profit Equation Planner by Mentor Plus

D I S C

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Tailor Your Message for Different Audiences

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Thank you!

Geni Whitehouse

www.evenanerd.com

www.BDCoCPA.com

[email protected]

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