About

Graham Wilson Founder, The Wilson Group

For nearly two decades, Graham Wilson has been acknowledged as one of the accounting profession’s leading facilitators for business development training. Over the past 20 years, he has conducted hundreds of training sessions in the U.S., Canada and Europe.

Graham began his career in the accounting arena working for AM&G, which was then Chicago’s largest private accounting firm before merging with American Express. He was also the Senior Consultant for The Rainmaker Academy and the Lead Facilitator for the Academy for Business Development. Graham then created his signature Business Development Bootcamp for Accounting and Consulting Firms, which is a synthesis of all his knowledge, experience, and the most successful revenue generating practices in the accounting industry.

Graham’s understanding of accountants and the dynamics of business development for accounting firms is unmatched in the industry. This is why his programs do not involve teaching CPAs how to be salespeople -- and why his approach actually succeeds.

Known in the industry as “the British bulldog” (hence the bulldog logo for the Bootcamp) Graham is tenacious in his commitment to clients, to accountability and follow-through, and to teaching only what really works. Other secrets to the success of his approach? He makes the training interesting and enjoyable. He teaches for the left brain and the right brain. And, most important . . . he teaches Business Development as a Process rather than as a set of tasks or skills.

Graham is committed to increasing not just numbers but also quality of life for his clients. “Sure I can teach someone how to double their book of business -- that’s easy,” he says, “but my real passion is teaching accountants successful business development processes that lead to increased engagement, enjoyment and satisfaction. What good are the increased numbers if my clients are bored or unhappy?”