{"id":855,"date":"2019-05-21T16:01:36","date_gmt":"2019-05-21T06:01:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smithink.stackedsite.com\/?page_id=855"},"modified":"2020-01-28T13:01:16","modified_gmt":"2020-01-28T02:01:16","slug":"who-is-mark-holton","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/smithink.com\/who-is-mark-holton\/","title":{"rendered":"Mark Holton"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\n\t\t\tAbout Mark Holton\n\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t

Founding Director<\/p>\t\n\t\t\t\t\"about-mark\"\n\t\t

\n\t\t\tWho is Mark Holton?\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t

Mark Holton has more than 30 years\u2019 experience as an Accountant and Tax Agent in practice. Mark has developed specialized skills in corporate presentations and training with extensive experience in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom and Canada.  

Mark is a lively and entertaining speaker, whether as a key-note addressing large audiences, the facilitator of a Partner Retreat or Conference, or the leader of Professional Development course. His engaging speaking style means that his audiences are always alert and entertained at his events.

He is also a respected consultant in taxation and business management, in particular business advisory services implementation and delivery using key structured advisory systems and software.

Mark holds a Master of Commerce Degree as well as several post graduate qualifications in accounting and management. He also has a degree in adult education and a diploma of financial planning.

Mark sits on the Board and is Honorary Treasurer of Ronald McDonald House at the Children\u2019s Hospital, Westmead a position he has occupied for 20 years. He is also the founding Chairman of The New South Wales Central Coast Academy of Sport for the past 12 years.<\/p>\t\n\t\t

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Mark Holton is one of Australia\u2019s most respected trainers and presenters specialising in the business and financial services sector. Mark has delivered corporate presentations and training to a range of audiences, from one-one-one sessions to large professional associations.His ability to engage his audience, his passion for knowledge and his capacity to communicate complex systems in simple terms make him a leader in his field. His advice is valued by his clients, his peers and the many community organisations that he assists.Mark is a much sought after speaker for seminars, conferences and other functions. He is able to successfully deliver a positive message using this extensive business knowledge, anecdote and his unique sense of humour.<\/p>\t\n\t\t

\n\t\t\tConsulting\n\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t

Mark has delivered presentations to many organisations both large and small, in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United Kingdom and the United States. He is a confident and competent presenter who draws upon a wealth of business and financial knowledge blended with practical experience to deliver his message.<\/p>\t\n\t\t

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Delivering more business advisory services<\/p>\t\n\t\t

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Implementing the Enabler 7 Steps to Success System<\/p>\t\n\t\t

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Engaging the right clients on day one<\/p>\t\n\t\t

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Creating a customized business advisory client proposal<\/p>\t\n\t\t

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Developing a business advisory implementation plan<\/p>\t\n\t\t

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Creating the accountability measures around the plan<\/p>\t\n\t\t

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Running the ideal first client consultation<\/p>\t\n\t\t

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Explaining outcomes in terms the client can understand<\/p>\t\n\t\t

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Selling and marketing your advisory services<\/p>\t\n\t\t

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Delivering high-end lucrative add on services<\/p>\t\n\t\t

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Chris Palfrey<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tManager, AUSTAX\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

I am very happy to say, that you exceeded my expectations, and you succeeded in getting all of my team enthused. I see huge value in the training program that you so professionally presented to us.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

David Straughn<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCA McGillivray Accountants, Toronto Canada\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Mark is true pioneer in the field of training financial advisors how to provide high-quality business advisory services to their clients. He teaches you how to look to your business in whole new (and more profitable) way. His high energy and enthusiasm make him dynamic and engaging presenter.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Craig Sharp<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTraining Coordinator, PGA of Australia\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Thanks you for your Financial Management presentation at the PGA National School. Our evaluation of the Training School confirms a high level of satisfaction amongst the trainees and your contribution is invaluable in terms of the trainees\u2019 professional and academic development. The ability to draw upon your industry knowledge enables the intensive school programs to maintain the high standards that are synonymous with the Australian PGA. We certainly appreciate your willingness to involve yourself developing the next generation PGA members.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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