Enhance your existing practice development skills so you become better at building and growing your book of business.

The INSIDER webinars are designed to elevate your practice development skills and help you grow your client base with greater efficiency and confidence. Led by Chris Mercer, FASA, CFA, ABAR, and CEO of Mercer Capital, this exclusive series offers a behind-the-scenes look at the proven methods he used to build one of the most respected valuation firms in the country.
You’ll gain practical insights into establishing authority, winning better clients, and maximizing profitability—all while avoiding common missteps. Whether you're a seasoned professional or looking to take your practice to the next level, these webinars provide the tools, strategies, and mindset shifts needed to get more work, get better work, and reduce frustration along the way.

TURN THE PRACTICE YOU HAVE INTO THE PRACTICE YOU WANT!
Rod Burkert, CPA, CVA is the founder of Burkert Valuation Advisors, where he has been practicing solo since July 2000. His traditional practice assists individuals, businesses, and attorneys determine or resolve questions of value. He also coaches BVFLS professionals on business development so they can grow their practices faster and smarter. And by leveraging technology, social media, and his professional network, Rod has built a location-independent consulting practice that has allowed him to travel full-time throughout the United States and Canada in an RV with his wife and their two dogs for the past 10 years. Rod was named a “Pioneer of the Profession,” as part of NACVA’s Industry Titans awards at their June 2016 Annual Conference.
This portal is provided as a training and development resource for City of Markham employees. Every course is delivered by a qualified subject matter expert or learning organization, is quantifiable in hours, and is verifiable — you receive a documented certificate of completion for every course you finish, stored on LearnFormula indefinitely.
If you hold a professional designation (for example in engineering, accounting, human resources, or law), courses may be counted as professionally relevant, verifiable learning activities toward your continuing professional development. Individual practitioners are responsible for confirming that an activity meets the requirements of their professional body. For questions about the City of Markham's training and development policies, please speak with your people leader or Human Resources.