The Unique CPA is the show where we’re going beyond compliance into forging new pathways of delivering value to clients, diversifying your revenue streams, and leading edge management techniques and styles. We’re keeping you at the forefront of the changing face of public accounting with fascinating leaders, bringing you their stories and advice inside the accounting industry.
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The Accounting Flow Podcast is a deep dive into accounting firm workflow & processes. Each episode, we uncover specific processes that firm owners and operators encounter on a daily basis and discuss ways to improve them. Brought to you by Financial Cents and hosted by Roman Villard, CPA and Shahram Zarshenas.
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On The Tech Talk for Accountants Show Andrew Lassise shares helpful tips for accountants and the technology issues they face. Join Andrew and his occasional guests on our weekly episodes. For more information visit us at https://tech4accountants.net/ Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rush-tech-support/support
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Celebrating Five Years: An Interview with Randy Crabtree
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We go back in time on this special five-year anniversary Episode 182 of The Unique CPA, as original guest Tim Jipping, founder of Journey Advisors & CPAs, returns to interview Randy Crabtree on the podcast’s milestone show. Discussing the podcast's inception, evolution, and its impact on the accounting profession, Randy reflects on things that have…
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The Co-Firming Hack That Changes Everything w/Dave Kersting & Tonya Schulte (Pt 2)
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Send us a text The Accounting Flow Podcast is bringing the heat this week! Host Roman Villard, CPA, welcomes the dynamic duo Dave Kersting and Tonya Schulte to reveal the co-firming hack that’s about to shake up your accounting world. We’re talking less chaos, more flow—because who doesn’t want to make firm life easier? Whether you're buried in tas…
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Rebuilding from Burnout: The Journey to a Balanced Business
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Randy Crabtree talks to Tori McKee, the owner of Best Practice Bookkeeping and Payroll, on Episode 181 of The Unique CPA, and they focus on burnout. Tori shares her journey of professional transformation, having decided to “burn down and rebuild” her business. Having struggled through 70-80 hour weeks for years, Tori moved away from the traditional…
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From Finance to Cloud Accounting: Expanded Horizons
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On Episode 180 of The Unique CPA, Chris Williams, the CEO of System Six, joins Randy for a conversation about the direction modern accounting is headed. System Six is a cloud-based finance and accounting firm Chris acquired, and he shares his journey, from his background in investment banking and private equity. With a focus on strong company cultu…
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Celebrating International Podcast Day
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Join us as we take a look back at six top rated episodes and guests to celebrate International Podcast Day on Episode 179 of The Unique CPA. Featuring Josh Lance, Allan Koltin, Tim Petrey, John Garrett, Eric Green, and Al-Nesha Jones, Randy reminisces about each guest and the impact they’ve had on the Unique CPA Community and the profession as a wh…
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Confront Your Firm’s Challenges… Globally
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Randy Crabtree is joined by Andrew Leck, CEO of MSI Global Alliance, on Episode 178 of The Unique CPA. An international association of lawyers and accountants, MSI brings professionals together, and Andrew discusses the thriving and collaborative community MSI has created, with a special emphasis on its benefits to mental and physical well-being. I…
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Want to Stand Out? Here’s How to Build a KILLER Brand for Your Accounting Firm!
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Send us a text Ready to take your accounting firm to the next level? In this episode, we’re breaking down exactly how to build a brand that not only differentiates your firm but also drives growth. 🌱💼 Roman Villard, CPA, will walk you through: - Why branding matters in the accounting industry (hint: it’s not just about a logo!). - How to define you…
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Harnessing Social Media: Firm Building Success
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On Episode 177 of The Unique CPA, Randy Crabtree interviews Logan Graf, Chief Tax Officer and Founder of The Graf Tax Co. Logan took an unusual path to starting his own firm, with him jumping into the fully remote model in the middle of Covid, and he’s continued on that unconventional trajectory by hiring his first employee through social media. So…
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Lauren Bahr, VP of Finance at Occupier and podcast host, joins Randy to “bring the fun to finance” on Episode 176 of The Unique CPA. Lauren pursued her passion for startups, a sector she was exposed to during her time at PwC, ultimately leaving public accounting and further turning her energy towards educating others through her podcasts. Touching …
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On Episode 175 of The Unique CPA, Randy Crabtree connects with John J. Fenton who discusses his transformative journey from college athletics to public accounting to leadership coaching. John served as managing partner at BDO USA, and his experience of the profession drives his insights on leadership, employee engagement, trust, and progressing bey…
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What's Left for the ERC? Exploring the Situation
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It’s once again time to dive into the ERC and update the profession on its current status! Nick Pantaleo joins Randy Crabtree for a special live streamed Episode 174 of The Unique CPA where they delve into the Employee Retention Credit’s journey. The two experts review the current state of play, with everything from legal updates, to IRS interpreta…
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AI & Future of Accounting - Interview from Hannah Smolenski CPA
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Check out Hannah's amazing YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/sbXbhSATArs Check out REFRAME 2024: https://www.reframe2024.com/
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Thinking of starting an accounting firm from scratch? Kelly Rohrs CPA reveals key strategies
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Send us a text Ever wondered what it takes to build an accounting firm from the ground up? In this episode, Roman Villard, CPA, with Kelly Rohrs, CPA, did just that—and built a thriving practice in the process. Kelly shares the real, unfiltered story of her journey, including the challenges she faced, the lessons she learned, and the strategies she…
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QuickFee and the Empowerment of Accounting Firms
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Randy Crabtree is joined by Rafael Casas, Director of Strategic Alliances and Partnerships at QuickFee, on Episode 173 of The Unique CPA. Rafael opens by explaining QuickFee’s mission to aid accounting and legal firms in accelerating AR while leading the way in the profession on thought leadership around mental health, AI and automation, technology…
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Tech and the Future of Accounting: A Chat with The Radical CPA
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Episode 172 of The Unique CPA brings Jody Padar, The Radical CPA, into conversation with Randy Crabtree. They discuss the evolution of accounting technology, from the early days of cloud computing to the current advancements in artificial intelligence, all of which Jody has been at the forefront of. She shares her journey as an early adopter even b…
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Randy welcomes back Roman Villard from Full Send Finance for Episode 171 almost a year after the recording date of Roman's first appearance on The Unique CPA. They discuss the progress and growth Full Send has seen in nearly a year, including updates on new service lines, team expansion, and a re-focus of how to track what progress actually means f…
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Episode 377: Maya Weinreb - Challenges & Misconceptions in the Bookkeeping Industry
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In this episode, I am joined by Maya Weinreb, the founder of Solvency Now, to discuss her journey from being a full-charge bookkeeper to running a successful remote bookkeeping business. Maya shares her insights on the challenges and misconceptions in the bookkeeping industry, the cultural nuances of managing a remote team, how she handles the hiri…
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The Full Send Approach: Accounting Success
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Roman Villard joins Randy Crabtree for Episode 170 of The Unique CPA to discuss his social media marketing approach and his founding of Full Send Finance. In a conversation recorded nearly a year ago, Roman discusses establishing his niche: Seed to Series B, primarily tech, startups. The key for Roman is his passion for working with early-stage com…
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Episode 376: Loren Fogelman - Transform Your Accounting Firm with the Value Pricing Model
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In this episode, I am joined by Loren Fogelman, a renowned business coach at Business Success Solution, recognized by HubSpot as one of the world’s top 22 business coaches. Loren shares her expertise in transitioning accounting firms from the traditional hourly billing model to a value-based pricing strategy. She outlines her “Raise Your Rates” for…
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On Episode 169 of The Unique CPA, Randy Crabtree connects with Katie Thomas, founder of Leaders Online, a marketing firm focused on business-to-accountants (B2A) services. They discuss Katie's journey from her entrepreneurial childhood to her professional experience in a Big Four accounting firm and her eventual venture into establishing Leaders On…
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Episode 375: Amy Vetter - Achieving Work-Life Harmony with the B3 Method
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In this episode, I explore the B3 Method (business, balance, and bliss) for achieving work-life harmony with special guest Amy Vetter, a CPA, entrepreneur, and yoga teacher. Amy shares her journey from a traditional accounting career to incorporating yoga and mindfulness into her life and business practices. She discusses the importance of self-ass…
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The Process to Achieve More Freedom in Your Accounting Firm with Geraldine Carter
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Send us a text Are you constantly bogged down by the never-ending demands of your accounting firm? Struggling to find time for yourself amidst the chaos? Feeling overworked and overwhelmed is common among accounting professionals. The stress of juggling multiple tasks and tight deadlines can leave you with little to no freedom. It's time to break f…
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Redefining Your Balance: Vital Insights at Bridging the Gap 2024
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For our third and final bonus episode of The Unique CPA, Rob Brown from The Accounting Influencers talks to Kasidy Kersey and Robb Zbierski about their upcoming appearances at Bridging the Gap 2024. Kasidy, the founder of Marina Bay Yoga, will be the Wellness Coordinator for this year's Wellness Room, reprising her role from the 2023 edition. Bring…
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Creating Value and Community in Your Firm
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Join Randy Crabtree on Episode 167 of The Unique CPA as he talks with Jake Kessenich, former COO and Partner at Encurio, about their recent rebranding journey, developing niche markets, and unique pricing strategies. Jake shares his insights into their industry transition, client relationships, and the importance of aligning personal values with bu…
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Episode 374: Orin Schepps - Streamlining Accounting Processes with Consultance
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In this episode, I got to sit down with Orin Schepps, the CEO & Founder of Consultance, who believes in the power of financial clarity and strategic insights to drive organizational and business success. Today we discuss the role of technology in modern accounting practices, covering the challenges and solutions associated with implementing and man…
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Redefining Your Balance: Prominent Contributors to Bridging the Gap 2024
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On this second bonus episode of The Unique CPA, host Rob Brown from the Accounting Influencers Podcasts returns to preview the Bridging the Gap Conference 2024, scheduled for July 22-24 in Rosemont, Illinois. This time, he is joined by speakers Nancy McClelland, Kristen Keats, Seth Feinberg, and Dawn Brolin as they discuss their roles and sessions …
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Collaborative Accounting with FreshBooks
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On Episode 165 of The Unique CPA, Randy Crabtree talks Bridging the Gap 2024, highlighting the vital support of Diamond Sponsor FreshBooks with guest Laura Crean. Laura serves as Partner Program and Education Manager at FreshBooks, and she dives into her journey from Ireland to Canada as well as her role in FreshBooks' exciting new ventures, partic…
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Episode 373: Randy Crabtree - Inside the 2nd Annual Bridging the Gap Conference
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In this episode, I got to sit down with Randy Crabtree, the co-founder of Tri-Merit Specialty Tax, Host of the Unique CPA Podcast and Bridging the Gap Conference, and Keynote Speaker. We discussed Randy’s background in accounting and what led him to start Tri-Merit. He shares the overview of the upcoming Bridging the Gap Conference in Chicago and w…
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From the Front Lines: Special Guests at Bridging the Gap 2024
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On this special bonus episode of The Unique CPA, host Rob Brown from The Accounting Influencers Podcasts interviews prominent speakers of the upcoming Bridging the Gap Conference 2024, set to take place from July 22-24 in Rosemont, Illinois. Featured guests include Chad Davis, Roman Villard, Al-Nesha Jones, and Hitendra Patil, who share their backg…
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Creating a Thriving Corporate Culture
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Dan Luthi, Partner at Ignite Spot Outsourced Accounting joins Randy for Episode 163 of The Unique CPA. They discuss the importance of corporate culture in maintaining a positive work environment, through highlighting Dan's journey at Ignite Spot, his approach to leadership, and how a supportive culture can attract and retain top talent. Dan explore…
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Episode 372: Eric Mangold - Increasing Revenue: The CPA-Financial Advisor Alliance
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In this episode, I got to sit down with Eric Mangold, the founder of Argosy Wealth Management. We discuss the challenges CPAs face and how financial advisors can work collaboratively with accountants to benefit clients. We also talk about increasing revenue, AI, growing client portfolios, decreasing tax liability, and how financial advisors do thin…
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How to Gauge Your Firm's Health for Sustainable Growth w/Timothy Wingate
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Send us a text In this episode, host Roman Villard, CPA, chats with Timothy Wingate Jr., founder, and president of G+F Business & Financial Consulting, about the essential topic of maintaining a healthy accounting firm. They touched on: Why streamlined processes are game-changers for accounting firms How to spot and fix those pesky workflow bottlen…
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With Jasmine DiLucci (Tax Attorney): Fighting Bad Tax Advice
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Follow Jasmine: youtube.com/@taxleverage instagram.com/taxleveragejd taxleverage.com
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Inspiring All Generations: Mental Health Advocacy
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Randy Crabtree welcomes Francesca Reicheter, founder and president of Inspiring My Generation, to Episode 162 of The Unique CPA. Francesca shares her personal journey with mental health challenges from a young age, including her experiences with anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, and the importance of mental health awareness, strategies to …
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Episode 371: Jackie Meyer - Tax Planning in the Digital Age
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In this episode, I got to sit down with Jackie Meyer, CPA, doctoral candidate, and founder of TaxPlanIQ. She has a passion for blessing accounting firms with health, wealth, and relationships via results-driven coaching, consulting, and tech. Our discussion focuses on proactive tax planning services and strategies for accountants.The conversation a…
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Leadership, Culture, Growth: Insights
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The Unique CPA returns for Episode 161 with host Randy Crabtree welcoming Dave Olsen, founder and CEO of Nimbl and Nimbl Staffing. Dave delves deep into the essential elements of leadership, culture, and growth that have fueled Nimbl's success, including his transition from a Big Four auditor to a trailblazing business leader, building a thriving r…
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How QBO Developers should think w/ Anita Koimur (COO LiveFlow)
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LiveFlow is one of the hottest QBO apps out there, I pick Anita's brain about the pricing of the app, how they think about user feedback & development, and how AI will shape 3rd party reporting apps for QBO Check out www.liveflow.io
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REFRAME 2024: Money Conversations w/ Carlos Garcia Jr. & Carolyn Strauss
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Episode 5 of this 8-part webinar/podcast series is the official companion to the REFRAME2024.com we are going to have in October 2024 NOTE: This podcast contains some visuals, check out the video version: https://www.youtube.com/live/QODgi_P6gug?si=CrLuBYAEACdjAvhw Topics that will be covered in this series: Communications strategy with clients…
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Top Recruitment and Retention Tactics for Scaling Your Accounting Firm with Long-Lasting Teams (Randy Crabtree)
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Send us a text In this insightful episode, Roman Villard, CPA, sits down with Randy Crabtree, co-founder and partner of Tri-Merit Specialty Tax Professionals, to discuss the critical elements of building lasting teams. As firms scale, the challenges of recruiting and retaining top talent become paramount. Randy shares his proven strategies for fost…
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The Intersection of Tech Security and Accounting
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Bridging the Gap Conference 2024 is July 22–24, 2024, is Rosemont, Illinois, and on Episode 160 of The Unique CPA, Randy interviews Andrew Lassise, founder of Tech4Accountants, now a part of Rightworks, a platinum sponsor of the conference. Andrew and Rightworks specialize in cybersecurity and compliance in accounting. With their expertise, they he…
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Randy Crabtree (R&D Credits, Cost Segregation, and Conferences)
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Come to Bridging the Gap: https://www.btgconference.com/ Tr-Merit (Randy's Firm): https://tri-merit.com/
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Episode 370: Angela Meharg - Datisfy’s Quest to Solve QuickBooks Woes Using Custom Reports
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In this episode, I got to sit down with Angela Meharg, one of 2024’s Top 50 International QuickBooks ProAdvisors. Angela is neither a bookkeeper nor an accountant but she is definitely accounting-adjacent. Her company, Datisfy, focuses on one single thing: Custom Reporting for QuickBooks and she's been doing that for 10 years now. Join us as we dis…
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Mind Over Stress: Managing Your Accounting Brain
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Host Randy Crabtree welcomes Dawn Goldberg to Episode 159 of The Unique CPA. The author of The Smarter Accountant, Dawn shares her journey in public accounting, working for major firms like Deloitte Touche and Ernst & Young, and explains how understanding our own cognitive processes can lead to a less stressful, more productive tax season—and year-…
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Episode 369: Melissa Miranda - Empathy-Driven Accounting
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In this episode, I got to sit down with Melissa Miranda, CPA, wife, mom, and business owner, to discuss the often overlooked aspects of empathy and communication in the accounting field. As the owner of Step By Step Accounting, recently named a top 50 Woodard Accounting Firm, Melissa shares her personal journey that led her to focus on these softer…
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Episode 368: Kelly Gonsalves - Scaling Your Firm with Automation and AI
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In this episode, I got to sit down with Kelly Gonsalves, a QuickBooks Pro Advisor and the founder of Totally Booked. Her mission is to assist every small business in becoming more profitable by utilizing efficient accounting processes. We dive into her insights on scaling an accounting firm through automation and leveraging AI. Kelly discussed her …
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Passion and Experience: Building a Niche Firm
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On Episode 138 of The Unique CPA, join host Randy Crabtree as he chats with Timothy Wingate Jr., founder of G+F Business and Financial Consulting, about his journey from wanting to be the next Doogie Howser to creating a niche accounting practice focused on the construction industry. Timothy’s father worked in construction, so his experience runs d…
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How to Develop a Go-to-Market Strategy with Michael Haynes
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Send us a text Accounting Flow is a podcast deep dive into accounting firm workflow & processes. In each episode, we uncover specific processes that firm owners and operators encounter on a daily basis and discuss ways to improve them. Brought to you by Financial Cents and hosted by Roman Villard, CPA, and Shahram Zarshenas. Struggling to attract n…
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Geraldine Carter rejoins Randy for a second appearance on The Unique CPA for episode 157. Geraldine recently published her book, Down to 40 Hours, as a more accessible guide to many of the principles she stresses in her coaching: Achieving efficiency and work-life balance through understanding client value, strategic pricing, niching, and more. She…
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Finding Balance: From Burnout to Wellness
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Randy Crabtree welcomes Lauren Baptiste to Episode 156 of The Unique CPA. A kindred spirit on the topic of mental health for professionals, Lauren shares her profound journey from CPA burnout to work-life balance. Her actionable insights into recognizing burnout, lifestyle changes, and redefining productivity in the accounting profession could very…
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Episode 367: Ajoy Krishnamoorthy - Transforming Inventory Management with Cin7's Intelligent Platform
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In this episode, I got to sit down with Ajoy Krishnamoorthy, the CEO of Cin7, a fully integrated, cloud-based inventory management software that streamlines stock management across multiple channels. We dive into the key benefits of implementing an intelligent inventory management system, especially as businesses scale across multiple sales channel…
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