Goran Lukic

Critic
DISC Type : C

Practice Growth Director at Saville CPAs & Advisors

Prosper, Texas, United States

Overview

As Practice Growth Director, Goran leverages extensive international experience to drive client growth. An MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, he formerly led Japan and China practices at RSM, specializing in cross-border business strategy and developing business flows between Asia and the US.

Born in Switzerland with a Yugoslav heritage, Goran has a passion for international cultures, having lived in Japan and France. He is an active member of the North Texas Angel Network, reflecting an interest in fostering new business ventures outside of his primary role.

Unique fact: He describes his life story as a Yugoslav boy born in Switzerland who emigrated to the US, only to later live in Japan and France.

Personality Overview

Objective Thinker

Information Seeker

Precise

They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data.  They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often. They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions.

Topics They Care About

Cross-Border Business
His career has focused on developing cross-border business, particularly investing into the US and facilitating business flows between Asian firms and US operations.
Angel Investing
He is a member of the North Texas Angel Network, indicating a professional and personal interest in supporting and investing in early-stage companies.
Foreign Direct Investment
Co-authored chapters for the SelectUSA Investor Guide, advising foreign companies on establishing and navigating business operations within the United States.

Media Appearances

Goran has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025
Practice Growth Director at Saville CPAs & Advisors
2-2021 - 8-2024
Global Support Director - APAC Liaison at RSM US LLP
6-2020 - 8-2024
International Director at RSM US LLP
3-2011 - 5-2022
Director - International Office at RSM US LLP
10-2015 - 6-2020
Director - International Services Office at RSM US LLP

Education

2001 - 2003
International MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
1987 - 1991
Bachelor of Science from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Insights For Selling To Goran

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them what ROI they can expect
  • Use phrases like ‘expect X% improvement’, ‘data clearly shows’ etc.
  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch

DONT's

  • Do not use very emotional or colorful language
  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information
  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Goran is

  • Strong evidence of ROI, effective pricing, and proven data points matter the most to them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Goran

  • It is not very hard for them to say no if they are not convinced about the decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Goran move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Goran take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Goran

Personality Compatibility


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