From Practice to Business - The in-house team

From Practice to Business - The in-house team

From Practice Pulse by Pat Delbridge

March 18, 2026 · 54 min · Season 6 · Episode 2

About this episode

Nikki and Nigel Adams discuss the evolution of Ad Valorem into a values-driven accounting practice, sharing insights on business growth and team culture.

In this episode hosted by Carl Reader of the dt group, Nikki and Nigel Adams dive into the journey of Ad Valorem, exploring how a lifestyle choice grew into a thriving, values-driven accounting practice. Nikki and Nigel share their experiences building the business, navigating challenges, and creating a culture that balances client focus, team cohesion, and long-term vision. The conversation touches on the power of complementary skills in partnerships, the strategic use of personality profiling for team alignment, and handling difficult conversations with honesty and empathy. They also reflect on future aspirations to champion small businesses at a higher level. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to grow their practice with purpose, build strong partnerships, and develop a culture that aligns people, values, and vision. Want to watch the vodcast instead? You can find the vodcast series playlist here . This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

People in this episode

Host: Carl Reader

Guests: Nikki Adams, Nigel Adams

Topics covered

  • business growth
  • team culture
  • partnerships
  • accounting practice
  • client focus
  • personality profiling

Keywords

  • accounting
  • business development
  • team alignment
  • values-driven
  • small business
  • partnership skills
  • culture building

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ad Valorem, dt group, ZenCast.fm

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