Accounting with Confidence

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Episode 30: Creating an Ideal Business Culture: Values, Non-negotiables, and Communication

 

In this episode, I share my comprehensive insights on building an ideal culture within a business, particularly an accounting firm. Drawing from my extensive experiences, I discuss the importance of defining what you want from your team and what you don't, creating clear company values, and setting non-negotiables. I emphasize the essence of leadership, honesty, and vulnerability in establishing a supportive and productive workplace. Through personal anecdotes, including overcoming cancer and fostering a culture of continual learning, I illustrate the impact of strong, open communication and the necessity of walking the walk. Tune in to learn how to build a business culture that thrives on positive attitudes, reliability, and teamwork.

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Episode 6: Kolbe A Index and the Accountant

Take a peek into how the Kolbe A Assessment stacks up for rockstar accounting and bookkeeping team members versus the entrepreneurial accountant. Recognizing the innate problem solving traits of accountants helps drive a highly productive team that can compliment some of the traits of a visionary business owner.

 In this episode I unpack:

  • What is Kolbe A assessment
  • How my Rockstar Team scores
  • How I score
  • Why the assessment can help build a better firm

https://www.kolbe.com/kolbe-a-index/

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Episode 2: Marketing Mindset for Accountants

Why is marketing so hard for accountants to embrace?

In this episode, I talk about the struggles with being a good marketer of my practice and what mindset shifts have to happen for me to be successful with it.
After many years in the industry, I'm now creating a better relationship with marketing by:
  1. Constantly learning
  2. Scheduling some focused time
  3. Setting a goal of progress not perfection
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Episode 1: 4 Things I've Learned (so far) in my Accounting Career

In this very first podcast episode, I reflect on my career in public accounting and the true lessons that each chapter has taught me:
  1. Time is not really money
  2. Culture has to start at the top
  3. Micromanaging is for managers, not leaders
  4. No one is coming to the rescue
Listen as I dive into the impact these lessons have had on my life and career. These lessons can help you, too.
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