Brian Swanson is a Partner at Flashpoint Marketing, an accounting marketing firm that provides inbound marketing consulting including SEO, as well as, assistance with traditional lead generation programs. He joined Flashpoint in 2008 to manage the digital marketing programs. Brian has over 15 years’ experience in marketing and business development for the accounting profession. Through his deep understanding of the marketing, business development and accounting disciplines Brian offers a unique perspective and practical approach on firm growth. Combining practical knowledge with his technical understanding of digital marketing programs, Brian is able to offer clients a powerful portfolio of marketing programs focused on building brand awareness, market penetration and new business opportunities. Previously, Brian worked as the Director of Marketing & Business Development for a regional CPA firm in South Florida, and as the Audit Quality Growth Manager at KPMG. Brian obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Northeastern Illinois University and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Benedictine University. He is a national speaker on SEO, social media, and inbound marketing for CPA and accounting firms. In 2010, he became the first accounting marketing professional to earn certification in Search Engine Marketing and Advanced Search Engine Optimization from the Search Engine Professionals Organization (SEMPO).

About Us: Flashpoint Marketing is a business development and lead generation firm that specializes in serving CPA, CA and other accounting organizations. We work with clients to develop a pipeline of immediate, short and long term opportunities to drive niche and practice growth. We integrate with your existing marketing and business development infrastructure to enhance effectiveness, increase return and drive results. Our clients understand that Flashpoint is more than just a source of opportunities rather we are an invested business partner that provides useful feedback and information on all aspects of the business development and lead generation process.