Inside Saltmarsh's Level UpHow We Delivered Results This Summer

9/4/2025 - By Celia Nofsinger

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This summer, our Saltmarsh team put our business development skills to the test during the firm's annual Level Up competition! The firm was divided into twelve teams, each competing for a spot on the coveted Level Up podium.

Our Level Up summer challenge is all about cultivating a growth mindset and living out our commitment to #23 Deliver Results the Saltmarsh Way. Many of us egage in development activities every day, often without realizing it, like attending an industry event, or connecting with a client over lunch.

The month-long challenge encourages growth and professional development in every form. This sparks each other's creativity, collaboration, and team spirit. To support the hands-on learning happening across the firm, we also offer a variety of internal trainings and events designed to foster growth within our teams. 

Some of our favorite firm-led experiences include: 

Elevator Speech Competition: Twenty Saltmartians stepped up to the mic for the Elevator Speech Competition where participants delivered their best 30-second pitch about who they are and what they do at Saltmarsh.

This year's creativity was off the charts, with surprising scenarios at the gym, in the actual elevators, and at a festival!

Congratulations to Sarah Horne, who won Judge's Choice, and Lisa Piotter won People's Choice (votes from our team)!

A big thank you to our incredible judges, Scott D. Sarbey, CPA, Mike Anderson, and Brittany Fryska. Each is a leader who generously volunteered their time to thoughtfully evaluate every performance and offer valuable feedback, encouragement, and insight to all participants. 

Teeny Tiny Habits: Saltmartians took a deep dive into the power of Teeny Tiny Habits, guided by the insightful Level Up leaders, Jayme Terrell and Suzanne Bach. These engaging sessions explored how small, intentional changes in our daily workflows and routines can lead to meaningful growth and lasting impact, one tiny habit at a time. These bite-sized strategies help us stay aligned with the Saltmarsh Way: being #19 Relentless About Improvement and #11 Take Action in everything we do.

Harnessing Our Rebrand: The teams proudly embraced our new rebrand, showcasing their excitement and team spirit across events and social media. From office highlights to team meetings, Saltmartians across the firm shared creative posts that celebrated not only our refreshed look but also the vibrant culture behind it. The rebrand represents more than just a visual update. It's a bold reflection of who we are and where we are headed.

Congratulations to our top three teams!

Raising the Escobar led by Arty Escobar

Mobleylicious Mega-Marshians led by Michelle Mobley

Level Up Island: Casa Uslan led by tax partner David Uslan

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