Accounting Leaders Podcast
75 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsJoin Stuart McLeod as he interviews the world's top accounting leaders to understand their story, how they operate, their goals, mission, and top advice to help you run your accounting firm.
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Bridging the gap between tech vendors and accountants, with Seth Fineberg
June 28, 2023 18:14 - 36 minutes - 82.7 MBeth Fineberg spent most of his professional career writing for the accounting industry. In this episode, he joins Stuart to share his new business venture, and how he's going to help bridge the gap between tech vendors and the community they serve. Episode notes: Gaining the trust of customers is more important than ever for tech vendors (04:20) Helping all boats rise by supporting small businesses (05:30) Seth's business venture into Accountants Forward (08:25) Using quality c...
Doing good work for good people, with Alasdair McGill and Colin Munro
June 15, 2023 16:15 - 42 minutes - 96.5 MBAlasdair McGill, Managing Director at Ashton McGill brings his client Colin Munro, Founder of Miconex, to share the journey they went on together that turned a small, local Scottish startup into growing global business. How Alasdair developed a service-oriented mindset at EY (02:00) Bringing a bespoke designer approach to accounting at Ashton McGill (04:34) Colin's journey from marketing to restaurants to a small business startup (07:30) The accelerated consumer desire to suppor...
Finding an accountant's purpose in numbers. A conversation with Jennie Moore
May 19, 2023 15:52 - 30 minutes - 70.1 MBJennie Moore wears two professional hats: one as an accounting firm owner, the other as Ignition's Partnerships Manager. In this episode, Jennie joins Stuart to discuss all things accounting and technology—from what can be done to make the accounting industry attractive again, to how technology can be used to augment accountants' capacity. When Jennie met Stuart (00:45) Balancing life as Ignition's Partnership Manager and accounting firm owner (02:30) 'Numbers accountants' vs. 'p...
From good to great: A legacy of empowerment with Anton Colella
May 05, 2023 19:38 - 38 minutes - 88.4 MBAnton Colella's journey in accounting is unconventional. After 18 years as a religious teacher, he joined Scotland's Institute of Chartered Accountants and later became the CEO of Moore Global, one of the world's largest accountancy networks. In this episode, Anton shares his story as a religious teacher, a leader, and a man with a strong sense of a higher purpose. Episode notes: Anton's 18 years as a religious teacher and a sports coach (01:00) The profound fulfillment of being ...
Turning all of life's lemons into lemonade, with Candy Bellau
April 27, 2023 15:33 - 38 minutes - 87.7 MBCandy Bellau grew up with an unconventional father who applied his genius in all the wrong ways. In this episode, Candy candidly shares how others' mistakes enlightened her to live a life of integrity, and what she's doing to maintain work-life balance for herself and her staff. Learning how to do bookkeeping at 14 years old (01:20) Uncovering major accounting fraud while working as a bookkeeper (03:00) How Candy's evil genius father shaped her moral and ethical codes (05:00) Re...
Right people, right place, right time. A conversation with Carla Caldwell
April 19, 2023 16:34 - 42 minutes - 96.6 MBCarla Caldwell, Stuart's long-time friend and ex-colleague, joins him for a delightful conversation about her journey in accounting, accounting technology, consulting, and entrepreneurship. Reminiscing together (00:05) How family and mentors influenced Carla's accounting journey (01:55) Finding her superpower in accounting and technology (05:20) The game-changing opportunity to be a part of Xero's early days in the US (12:10) Carla's post-Xero venture as technology and process ...
Are accountants the missing piece of holistic wealth management? A conversation with Rob Santos and Rory Henry
April 07, 2023 16:43 - 37 minutes - 85 MBRob Santos and Rory Henry of Arrow Root Family Office join Stuart to discuss how accountants are primed to be strategic advisors in the wealth and family management space. Together, they talk about: Why accountants are well-positioned to get involved in wealth management (02:15) The origin story of Arrowroot Family Office (07:00) Creating a personalized financial advisory experience (09:40) Diversifying an accountant's portfolio with wealth management (12:00) Are accountants t...
Solving big problems in a small town, with Meghan Blair
March 30, 2023 18:01 - 34 minutes - 79 MBMeghan Blair lives and works in Nantucket, Massachusetts, a tourist town with a close-knit community. In this episode, Meghan and Stuart discuss COVID's impact on seasonal economies, what accounting professionals can do to help, and an exciting update for Meghan's firm—Fogged in Bookkeeping. The unforgettable experience of living on a cattle farm in Australia (03:17) The cultural and economic diversity in Nantucket, Massachusetts (09:20) COVID's impact on service-based, seasonal ...
Challenging the status quo of accounting operations, with Stefan van Duyvendijk
March 17, 2023 18:54 - 31 minutes - 72.7 MBStefan van Duyvendijk is the Accounting Operations Evangelist at FloQast. In this episode, Stefan chats with Stuart about the pains that drove FloQast's founders to building their own solution, and what sets the company apart from its competitors in the marketplace. Together, Stefan and Stuart discuss: Living and skiing in Utah (02:00) A fed-up accountant's quest for changing the status quo (05:32) Stefan's career journey before FloQast (08:08) Adopting new skill sets as a bran...
Daring to lead. A conversation with Natalie Lennon
March 08, 2023 16:33 - 29 minutes - 68.7 MBNatalie Lennon, accounting firm owner, automation guru and podcaster, joins Stuart to discuss her career journey that led to Two Sides Accounting. They also chat about the talent shortage and what Natalie is doing to live the '4-day work week dream'. Natalie’s winding journey in accounting (2:00) Becoming a partner at 28 years old (6:10) The light-bulb moment that birthed Two Sides Accounting (7:15) A passion for working with startups and progressive businesses (9:00) Work smar...
Focus on relationships, the rest will come. A conversation with Dan Luthi
March 02, 2023 16:02 - 23 minutes - 54.5 MBDan Luthi is a partner at IgniteSpot Accounting, a virtual accounting and fractional CFO service firm. In this episode, Dan shares IgniteSpot Accounting's journey, his favorite client stories, and how accountants can provide a sense of clarity for clients in an increasingly unfathomable world. The genesis of IgniteSpot Accounting (01:00) Helping clients achieve 100x growth within 5 years (03:25) IgniteSpot Accounting's ideal client profile (05:26) Dan's preferred accounting tech...
So you think you know trust, with Leah Roe
February 14, 2023 17:29 - 51 minutes - 118 MBLeah Roe is a CPA-turned-leadership-coach and organizational trust expert. In this episode, Leah and Stuart chat all things 'trust'. Leah shares how she unexpectedly got into the people and cultures space, the five behaviors that build trust in the workplace, and she turns the table on Stuart to find out how Karbon is rebuilding trust after a difficult company-wide layoff. From VP of Finance to VP of People Operations (00:30) Getting laid off during maternity leave (06:34) The ev...
From accountant to automation expert, with Jason Staats
February 08, 2023 02:44 - 32 minutes - 74.2 MBJason Staats—accounting firm owner, content creator, automation expert and online community champion—joins the latest Accounting Leaders Podcast episode. Jason shares his journey in accounting, the power of surrounding yourself with like-minded people, automation and no code development, and why vendors need to make more data accessible. Stuart and Jason discuss: The outdoors and writing off an RV (1:30) Raising 3 kids under 5 (4:30) The shortest path to an undergraduate is stud...
A CPA's transition into tech entrepreneurship, with Ben Taylor
February 02, 2023 03:36 - 22 minutes - 51.8 MBBen Taylor, a CPA-turned-tech-entrepreneur and founder of SoftLedger, sits down with Stuart to share his company's origin story, the landscape of a mid-market GL solution, how to enable accountants to 'do more with less', and the saving grace of having your best friend as your co-founder. Finding an interest in accounting in college (1:15) Early career experience at EY & Fannie Mae (2:00) How Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae started (3:10) The roller coaster real estate market around ...
Is bad marketing killing your firm? A conversation with Karen Reyburn
January 30, 2023 05:14 - 45 minutes - 105 MBKaren Reyburn is no stranger to change. She grew up in Arizona yet found her home-away-from-home in Scotland. She began her career as an auditor but discovered her true spark in marketing—a realization that ultimately led her to founding The Profitable Firm, a creative agency dedicated to serving accountants. In this episode, Karen shares her journey of living in two worlds, the power of marketing for accountants, and her growth philosophy of 'better over more'. Karen's journey fro...
Musicals, marketing and macro challenges, with Adam Pritchard
January 18, 2023 05:46 - 42 minutes - 97.1 MBAdam Pritchard of UK firm, Linford Grey, joins Stuart to share his unique journey from touring the country appearing in on-stage musicals to starting his own accountancy practice. Adam talks about the challenges of helping his clients navigate the global pandemic, moving from one crisis to the next, and how he is building the type of business that he is proud of, enjoys, and provides a platform for his staff to develop and grow. Wedding bells (1:30) Life through the pandemic for L...
The joint fun between cannabis and crypto accounting with Zach Gordon
January 11, 2023 16:16 - 31 minutes - 71.5 MBZach Gordon is the VP of Accounting at Propeller Industries, an enterprise-grade financial service firm for high-growth startups. In this episode, he shares how he developed a speciality in cannabis and crypto accounting, the intricacies of serving clients in these highly regulated industries, and his plan for making accounting an attractive profession for young people again. Moving from public accounting to private equity (2:15) Zach’s first B2C tech startup experience (4:00) Ho...
Digital transformation, empowering with business insights, and 4-day workweeks with Ryan Pearcy
December 21, 2022 04:31 - 31 minutes - 71.9 MBFirst meeting at Accountex London 2018 (1:00) Ryan's journey to accounting (2:00) Moving from a small to a large to a mid-tier firm (5:20) Empowering clients with the right business insights (9:00) Harnessing the power of technology with SB Digital (14:50) The benefits of being vendor agnostic (17:00) Can the 4-day work week come to accounting (19:20) Has the accounting talent pool shrunk? (20:00) The most significant impact of accounting technology (23:00) What impact will the UK ...
How to fall back in love with your practice, with Lynda Steffens
December 16, 2022 22:39 - 38 minutes - 88.6 MBLynda Steffens found her calling in accounting at a young age. She saw the impact of a good accountant early on through her family's farming business. In this episode, Lynda sits down with Stuart to look back at her journey from running her own practice to uplifting other accounting firm owners. They exchange thoughts on the image problem of the accounting industry today and share ideas on how we can make accounting sexy again. Episode notes: Backpacking across Europe (01:48) How...
A mission that's larger than life, with Greg Daley
November 30, 2022 00:22 - 46 minutes - 106 MBGreg Daley is the Chief Visionary at Parable, an accounting firm focussing on the church niche. In this inspiring episode, Greg discusses his journey from being a pastor to starting an accounting practice with his wife and growing that into a business that serves 230 churches across 42 US states. He shares why churches are similar to any business, his plan to grow to 1,000 clients, why the journey to the cloud has never been more apt, and the literal life-changing impacts that his f...
Serial entrepreneurship, winery accounting, and setting family OKRs with Pedro Noyola
November 16, 2022 17:10 - 52 minutes - 119 MBPedro Noyola is the CEO of Balanced Business Group, an outsourced accounting and bookkeeping firm serving small boutique wineries. In this episode, Pedro shares his career journey from working at Deloitte, to acquiring his 10th business. Stuart and Pedro also chat about cars, serving winery clients, and balancing family, fun, and career as an entrepreneur. Episode notes: Pedro's Texas upbringing (2:31) What he learned from working at Deloitte (3:42) His first entrepreneurial ven...
Helping clients become leaders of their own enterprises with Susan Bryant
November 03, 2022 16:24 - 35 minutes - 81.7 MBSusan Bryant is the Principal of MB Group, a public accounting firm headquartered in Plano, TX. Susan and her team are dedicated to transforming businesses by maturing their finance function. In this episode, Susan shares her journey to public accounting, leadership insights, and the secret recipe that consistently delivers financial success for her clients. Together, they discuss: The return of live, in-person events (2:00) How Susan got into accounting (2:45) Susan's first job...
The life-changing impact of good mentorship. A conversation with Jamie Johns.
October 18, 2022 18:23 - 48 minutes - 111 MBJamie Johns is the CEO & Founder of Australian firm, Sky Accountants. He also co-founded Wize Mentoring, along with Ed Chan and Brenton Ward to provide business coaching and personal development services to accounting firm owners who want to elevate their practice. In this episode, Jamie and Stuart discuss Jamie’s entrepreneurial journey to accountancy and business coaching, the life-changing impact of good mentors, and how Wize Mentoring is shaping the next generation of accounting...
50th episode special: Flipping the tables on Stuart McLeod (with Jess Marcello & George Connor)
October 05, 2022 04:20 - 42 minutes - 96.3 MBThis episode marks the Accounting Leaders Podcast’s 50th release. To celebrate, we flipped the tables on our show host and Karbon CEO, Stuart McLeod. No question was off limits. In this episode, Karbon’s Content Marketing Specialist, Jess Marcello, and Marketing Development Manager, George Connor, had a lively conversation with Stuart about the hardest part of running a growing firm, how to find meaning and purpose in work, Karbon’s culture, Stuart’s favorite Karbon employee, and ev...
Full-bodied wine and accounting with Zane Stevens
September 07, 2022 19:08 - 34 minutes - 78.5 MBZane Stevens is the Director of Protea Financial—an accounting and bookkeeping firm specializing in wineries. In this episode, Zane talks about his life in South Africa, how he got into accounting, and what made him move to the US to start working in the winery consulting space. Zane and Stuart discuss what’s unique about winery accounting, how they attract clients, and what the future holds for Protea Financial. Together they discuss: Growing up and going to college in South Afri...
Friendly fire between Karbon and IRIS. A conversation with Jim Dunham
August 31, 2022 16:36 - 39 minutes - 89.9 MBJim Dunham is the President and General Manager of IRIS Software Group. With over 25 years of experience leading enterprise software companies across the public and private sectors, Jim is a seasoned executive in accountancy and tax markets. In this episode, Jim shares the story of his professional journey, his experience working in different industries, and how he ended up in accounting. Stuart and Jim discuss how cloud technology changed everything, how it developed over time, and...
When entrepreneurship is in your blood. A conversation with Michael Ly
August 24, 2022 18:28 - 25 minutes - 59.2 MBMichael Ly is the Founder and CEO of Reconciled—a virtual bookkeeping and accounting firm for busy business owners and entrepreneurs across the US. He is also a Co-Founder of PunchPay—a small micro-loan fintech startup that offers post-payment and micro-installment loans for small business expenses. In this episode, Michael shares with Stuart how his family escaped Cambodia as refugees and relied on entrepreneurship to survive the new world, his introduction to accounting, and the e...
E-commerce accounting: the evolving niche with Joe Cox
August 17, 2022 20:03 - 32 minutes - 75.3 MBJoe Cox is the Founder and Managing Partner of Ecommerce Accountants LLP—the leading accountancy in the UK for e-commerce businesses. In this episode, Joe shares his story of being an e-commerce seller who spotted an opportunity to serve like-minded entrepreneurs in the accounting domain (eventually creating Ecommerce Accountants). Joe and Stuart discuss the trajectory of Ecommerce Accountants, their tech stack, the nuances of working in this niche, the impact of COVID and Brexit on...
It’s high time for cannabis accounting: How Andrew Hunzicker is transforming services for this niche market
August 10, 2022 18:54 - 39 minutes - 91.5 MBAndrew Hunzicker is the Founder of Dope CFO, a comprehensive cannabis accounting and tax training program, which helps firms in over 25 states unlock a new world of clients. In this episode, Andrew shares his professional journey, how he started working in the cannabis industry, and what cannabis accounting looks like. Stuart and Andrew also discuss the complexities that he faces in his work, and how the government treats cannabis businesses. Together they discuss: Andrew’s journe...
An accountant’s mission to change livelihoods. A conversation with Graeme Tennick
July 20, 2022 19:08 - 34 minutes - 79.9 MBGraeme Tennick is the Founder and Chief Legacy Maker at Tennick Accountants. Before founding his own company, Graeme worked in a small accounting practice and eventually moved to senior roles in PwC and public sector organizations. In this episode, Graeme shares his professional journey, entrepreneurial passion from a young age, and business-first accounting second approach. Graeme and Stuart also discuss an accountant's purpose and the rewarding impact they can have on their client...
Water cooler talks, high-profile clients, and strategic expansion with Gary Bell
July 14, 2022 16:58 - 48 minutes - 112 MBGary Bell is the Co-Founder and Partner at FLB Accountants, an independent firm of Chartered Accountants based in the UK. In this episode, Gary and Stuart chat about Gary’s experience attending the first-ever Karbon customer conference in Lake Tahoe, FLB’s rationale for going hybrid, working with high-profile clients such as Apple TV, Netflix, and Amazon, and some exciting projects he’s working on in the renewable energy space. Together they discuss: Gary’s experience at Karbon X ...
In the business of helping businesses: How Martin Bown found his purpose as an accountant
July 06, 2022 16:54 - 49 minutes - 114 MBMartin Bown is the founder and managing director of My Management Accountant—an accountancy service that works with small businesses across the UK to help them save time and money. In this episode, Martin shares his professional journey, and the story of My Management Accountant and how they operate. Martin and Stuart also discuss his life outside of work, sports, and what it’s like to live in the village. Together they discuss: Martin’s entrepreneurial story (01:40) Martin’s fam...
How Twyla Verhelst is influencing the next generation of accountants
June 29, 2022 19:30 - 42 minutes - 96.2 MBTwyla Verhelst is the Head of FreshBooks Accountant Channel, leading the Accounting Partner Program, and has been recognized as one of Ignition’s Top 50 Women in Accounting. In this episode, Twyla and Stuart discuss the state of the accounting profession, how COVID forced the industry to evolve and why there is a shortage of young professionals in the industry. They also talk about the importance of diversity, the accounting community, and what running a marathon and running a busin...
Small town accounting and big city finances with Kyle Bryant
June 22, 2022 18:41 - 25 minutes - 59.1 MBKyle Bryant is the Managing Partner of Market Street Partners in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Kyle oversees the firm’s operations and has provided assurance, tax, and business consulting services for over a decade. In this episode, Kyle and Stuart discuss the rapid growth of Chattanooga, what attracts businesses to invest in the region, and what the projections are for the future. As a manager of the largest transaction in Chattanooga’s history, Kyle is a top-tier professional in his cit...
Acquiring a business the right way with Chris Williams
June 15, 2022 20:56 - 47 minutes - 108 MBChris Williams is the CEO of System Six, a modern accounting firm focused on providing dream accounting careers to their team members and superior services for their clients. In this episode, Chris explains how to achieve just that, including the criteria for selecting System Six for acquisition and what challenges he faced along the way. Besides Chris' journey with System Six, he and Stuart also discuss life outside work, the best golf spots in the Bay Area, and how his wedding pre...
Enacting change: One tech tool and one inmate at a time. A conversation with Andrew Jordon
June 09, 2022 17:03 - 25 minutes - 58.7 MBAndrew Jordon is the CEO and Founder of Connect4, a meeting platform that enables structured and efficient client meetings. Apart from a successful business career, Andrew is also the youngest trustee and treasurer at Prison Fellowship, the world's largest Christian non-profit organization for prisoner and justice reform. In this episode, Andrew and Stuart talk about Andrew's early career, the story of finding Connect4 and where it's heading. They also discuss charity, and how Andre...
Why I invested in Karbon. A discussion with David Yuan
June 01, 2022 22:27 - 46 minutes - 107 MBDave is the Founder of Tidemark. He has 20+ years of experience in investing, advising, and building technology companies. In this episode, Dave and Stuart discuss the difference between technology companies in 1999 vs. 2021, how technology in accounting has been developing, and why Dave chooses to work with B2B software companies. Dave also talks about his passion for venture capital, and what the future holds for him and his company. Together they discuss: Dave’s early career (0...
From serving tables to building a leading accounting integrations system with Martin Chee
May 25, 2022 16:33 - 43 minutes - 100 MBMartin Chee is the CFO and Co-Founder at Amaka, an accounting integrations system that allows firms to automate their data entry processes. In this episode, Martin and Stuart dive into the story of Amaka, how it delivers value to clients, and the challenges and complexities that Martin faces in this niche. They also discuss Martin’s professional journey, how to work with clients efficiently, and the impact the pandemic had on his business. Together they discuss: Martin’s backgroun...
Can AI battle the Great Resignation in accounting? A discussion with Simon Langlois
May 18, 2022 16:37 - 34 minutes - 77.9 MBSimon is the CEO and Co-Founder of Stamped Technologies, a tech-enabled audit firm focusing on year-end compliance services that leverage technology, purposely built AI, and seasoned CPAs. In this episode, Simon and Stuart discuss the technological advancements in the accounting industry, Simon’s career journey, and the story of Stamped. They deep-dive into the application of AI in the industry and how Simon sees the development of Stamped in the future. Together they discuss: Sim...
Post-pandemic work-life, Pomodoro, and the future of technology with Jeremy Hyman
May 11, 2022 21:43 - 52 minutes - 120 MBJeremy Hyman is the Founder and Principal of Jeremy Hyman Associates, an IT services and consulting company that helps firms make sound IT decisions. With over 25 years of experience in the professional services sector and a degree in law, Jeremy is an IT manager, partner, software developer, and management consultant. In this episode, Jeremy and Stuart discuss multiple technological breakthroughs over the last two years, as well as some things to keep an eye out in the future. They...
The secrets to growing your business without sacrificing your life with Ed Chan
May 04, 2022 17:48 - 48 minutes - 112 MBEdward Chan is a Co-Founder of Wize Mentoring and a Non-Executive Chairman at Chan & Naylor. He started Chan & Naylor from his kitchen table and grew it to 10 offices around Australia with 160 staff and 15,000 clients. He then co-founded Wize Mentoring, which is now in 47 countries, connecting over 125,000 accountants. In this episode, Ed shares his tips on how to grow your business without sacrificing your life. He and Stuart dig into the success of Chan & Naylor, what the process ...
Deep-diving into the challenges of leadership with Matthew May
April 27, 2022 18:09 - 53 minutes - 123 MBMatthew May is the VP of Sales & Marketing at Acuity, a virtual accounting solution for entrepreneurs. In this episode, Matthew and Stuart discuss how important it is to have a partner and mutual support in both rewarding and challenging times. They also talk about how Acuity has transformed throughout the years and the main challenges of a company's growth. Tune in for this inspirational discussion that dives deep into the challenges of partnership and leadership. Together they di...
Go remote or go home: Why remote work is the key to success for any modern accounting firm with Jeff Phillips
April 20, 2022 18:12 - 49 minutes - 112 MBJeff Phillips is the CEO of Padgett, one of the largest tax and accounting firms in North America. He also founded the recruitment platform Accountingfly in 2012 and has been recognized as one of Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People for helping solve the hiring challenges of CPA firms. In this episode, Jeff and Stuart discuss combining work with vacation while being remote, the story of Accountingfly, and what it takes to be a great leader. They also talk about holiday...
The pros and cons of company growth with Kenji Kuramoto
April 13, 2022 18:10 - 50 minutes - 115 MBKenji Kuramoto is the Founder & CEO of Acuity, one of the largest CAS accounting firms in the US. Kenji has provided thousands of companies with a full range of financial solutions, from high-level strategic financial counsel to virtualized bookkeeping and tax services. In this episode, Kenji and Stuart discuss the challenges of growing a company, building a strong culture, and the importance of being flexible for employees. They also talk about discussing sensitive topics in the wo...
The importance of diversity and inclusion with Crystal Cooke
April 06, 2022 17:11 - 50 minutes - 117 MBAs the Director of Diversity and Inclusion at AICPA, Crystal Cooke focuses on increasing the representation of minority groups in the accounting profession. In this episode, Crystal explains the current state of diversity and inclusion in the accounting industry, including ways to promote it and what AICPA is doing about it. Join Crystal and Stuart as they dissect the typical profile of the US accountant, and delve into the statistics around minority professionals. Together they di...
Crypto accounting, blockchain, and the metaverse with Joe David
March 30, 2022 17:48 - 41 minutes - 96 MBJoe David is the Founder and Managing Director of two UK-based firms: Nephos and a leading crypto accounting firm, Myna. In this episode, Stuart and Joe discuss crypto accounting and regulations, what the future of this space might look like, and how it can change our lives. Tune in for a great chat to learn about crypto and the future of podcasts in the metaverse. Together they discuss: Ukraine and Russia conflict affecting crypto (1:00) Joe’s story of becoming a crypto accounti...
Empowering women through accounting with Katie Bryan
March 23, 2022 17:55 - 47 minutes - 109 MBKatie Bryan is the CEO and Founder of Propeller Advisory—a successful multi-figure accounting and business advisory firm based in Melbourne, Australia. She’s a business owner, mum to a newborn, wife, sister and also helps her clients build businesses and lives they deserve. In this episode, Stuart and Katie discuss the accounting industry, the story of Propeller Advisory, and what made Katie open a venture to inspire women business owners. Together they discuss: COVID restrictions...
What cartels and accountants have in common with Scott Scarano
March 16, 2022 17:47 - 50 minutes - 116 MBScott Scarano is the President of Padgett Business Services in North Carolina. He leads a team of unique advisors who share his passion for helping small businesses thrive. In this episode, Stuart and Scott discuss the impact of social media on productivity, Scott’s journey with Padgett, the parallels between cartels and accounting, and interacting with people in a post-COVID world. Scott also shares his unique story of learning how to run a business and what led him to be a podcast...
Building tech accounting firm the right way with Enrico Palmerino
March 09, 2022 18:57 - 43 minutes - 101 MBEnrico Palmerino is the CEO and Founder of Botkeeper, a platform that provides accountants with an automated bookkeeping practice using human-assisted machine learning and Artificial Intelligence. In this episode, Enrico and Stuart share their thoughts on the development of the accounting industry and how tech firms enable it to evolve. Learn what it takes to build a successful tech firm, the importance of choosing the right investment partner, and how watching sports can help you c...
Building a tech accounting firm the right way with Enrico Palmerino
March 09, 2022 18:57 - 43 minutes - 101 MBEnrico Palmerino is the CEO and Founder of Botkeeper, a platform that provides accountants with an automated bookkeeping practice using human-assisted machine learning and Artificial Intelligence. In this episode, Enrico and Stuart share their thoughts on the development of the accounting industry and how tech firms enable it to evolve. Learn what it takes to build a successful tech firm, the importance of choosing the right investment partner, and how watching sports can help you c...