Podcasts

24: Confidence Booster: Mastering the Hiring Process

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In this Confidence Booster episode of Accounting with Confidence, I share invaluable hiring tips for small business owners. As an experienced CPA firm owner, I discuss the challenges of hiring, including distrust, fear of wrong decisions, and the costs involved. I provide actionable advice on creating a thorough hiring process, emphasizing the importance of detail-oriented and tech-savvy candidates. From sharing your company culture in job postings to implementing hidden skills tests, I outline how to identify the right applicants. I also stress the importance of honesty and clarity in job descriptions and the necessity of starting the hiring process well before busy seasons. Tune in for an in-depth look at making smart hires that fit your business needs.

23: The Art of Strategic Planning

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In this episode I discuss the importance of strategic planning for business success. Drawing from my own experience, I share insights on setting goals, maintaining accountability, and the practical steps necessary to develop and implement a strategic plan. I'll explain why having both short-term and long-term goals is crucial and provide tips on enlisting help from mentors, coaches, or accountability partners. Learn how to review your current plan, understand why certain goals may have been missed, and set achievable targets for the future. Whether you're an accounting firm owner or running another type of business, my advice will help you navigate the complexities of strategic planning and grow with confidence.

22: Confidence Booster: Why Planning is Important

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In this short and powerful confidence booster episode, I discuss why planning is essential for your business and personal success. As we approach year-end, it's the perfect time to focus on budgeting, setting goals, and planning for fun. Join me as I share insights on creating effective plans, reducing anxiety, and finding accountability partners to stay on track. Let's work together to set targets and make the journey to achieving your goals smoother and more rewarding.

21: Marketing Journey: From Hesitance to Strategy

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In this episode of Accounting with Confidence, I provide an update on my journey of improving my marketing efforts since launching the podcast in winter 2022. I reflect on my initial struggles with marketing and my progress, including taking a marketing class and building referral relationships. I discuss my decision to implement a cohesive and sustainable marketing strategy for 2025, the lessons learned from a marketing audit, and my plans to integrate the podcast with my accounting practice. I emphasize the importance of consistency, focusing on what makes my business unique, and leveraging my passion to create effective marketing messages. I also share my commitment to setting focused time for marketing tasks and embracing progress over perfection. Join me as I navigate the challenges and excitement of enhancing my marketing approach.