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Smithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesmoneyGPS SMSF and AI: Transforming How You Engage with Your ClientsArtificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technology are transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, offering businesses new ways to streamline operations, enhance decision-making, and improve client experiences.In this session, George Haramis, CEO and Co-Founder of https://moneygps.com.au/, joins David to explore how both are reshaping financial services and how professionals can harness the potential of this technology to drive efficiency and innovation.With real-world insights from moneyGPS—an award-winning digital financial advice platform—George will demonstrate practical applications of AI and digital technology in client engagement, compliance, and...2025-04-3046 minThree Old HacksThree Old HacksWho will win the battle for the hearts and minds of those on the right? Nigel Farage or Kemi Badenoch? The Three Old Hacks look at the relationship between Nigel Farage and the Conservative Party. We are seeing a reshaping of the right in British politics, says Mihir. Nigel Farage is out to destroy the Conservative Party in his mission to become prime minister.He is making a tactical shift towards the centre, says David Smith, to take over the Conservatives' ground. While Tory Party members may be drifting towards Reform, that "is not easy for Tory MPs to contemplate", says David Smith. He thinks the Tories have repeated the mistake they made when they elected William H...2025-04-0450 minSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesOffshoring vs. Outsourcing: Finding the Right Fit for Your FirmJoin us for our bonus March webinar with Stephen Hogg from Solutions Centric, joining David to explore the key differences between offshoring and outsourcing. They will discuss the pros and cons of each approach and why firms should consider resourcing strategies based on their size. Learn how dedicated resourcing can help manage workload more effectively and how technology plays a crucial role in successful offshoring. Don’t miss this insightful session designed to help you optimise your firm’s operations.Presented By:David Smith, Smithink + Stephen Hogg, Solutions Centric2025-03-0445 minThree Old HacksThree Old Hacks“Brexit has become the n-word of economics” As The Three Old Hacks gather for their latest episode, they dive into the state of UK politics and economic growth. David Smith offers a measured analysis of Britain’s growth prospects, suggesting that while some improvement is expected, it may fall short of historical averages. Mihir Bose expresses concern about the rising cost of living and its impact on British dining culture, while Nigel Dudley defends his wine collection and shares insights on changing restaurant habits. The conversation weaves through Brexit’s curious absence from political discourse, despite declining public support.The trio then tackles the worry...2025-02-0439 minSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesaccountantsGPS: Revolutionising SMSF Compliance and StrategyDiscover how accountantsGPS and the SMSF Check-Up Report are transforming SMSF services for accountants. This webinar will explore Australia’s first digitally-enabled SMSF strategic review tool, empowering accountants to provide comprehensive fund analyses without the need for a financial licence. Learn how to: Deliver a complete SMSF health check efficiently. Enhance compliance and identify new opportunities for tax and advisory work. Strengthen your role as a trusted advisor for Trustees and members. Join David Smith, George Haramis and Aaron Williamson to see how this innovative platform ca...2025-01-2942 minThree Old HacksThree Old HacksWill 2024 go down as the year when the world changed?As the Three Old Hacks get ready to tuck into the turkey and mince pies they consider how we will rate 2024. Mihir Bose thinks this has been the worst of times with Trump back in the White House, right-wing parties gaining power in Europe and the flood of non-European migrants creating an existentialist crisis. David Smith disagrees with his old friend arguing that proportional representation means the right may not win power and Europe has in the past coped with migration from former colonies. Nigel Dudley, wearing his Hampshire cricket hat, thinks the Keir Starmer government should not be...2024-12-2047 minThree Old HacksThree Old HacksDoes Labour no longer have skilful politicians?As the Prime Minister Keir Starmer tries to recover from the worst start by a new government in recent times, the Three Old Hacks discuss why the government needs a re-launch a mere six months after coming to office with a huge majority. “Does it mean” asks Mihir Bose that “Labour no longer has leaders with political nous”.  What happened to the party of Clement Attlee and Tony Blair?Nigel Dudley recalls how Tories under Thatcher in 1979 also had a rocky start and David Smith explains points about Rachel Reeves’s CV and controversial budget that were missed by t...2024-12-0647 minSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesWhy you need to develop a technology planThere is no reduction in the speed of change from the rapid change in technologies. To effectively harness these new technologies a structured approach is required to ensure both technology and processes are aligned, all technologies well together and priorities are aligned with firm strategy and critical requirements. David will highlight the components of a technology plan to ensure firms optimise their application of technology in this webinar. Presented By: David Smith, Smithink2024-11-2031 minSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesHow technology delivers a complete financial services solution to the accounting professionDiscover how your accounting practice can harness the power of digital technology to offer comprehensive financial services without the need for an AFSL. In this session, George Haramis from moneyGPS will join David to talk about the growing digital advice market for both personal financial advice and SMSFs and how this technology seamlessly integrates with human interaction to provide better client outcomes. They will discuss why accountants are best positioned to lead in this space and how the profession can catch up to deliver what clients need. Learn how to offer digital financial advice...2024-10-2845 minSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesLet’s review AI use in accounting firmsArtificial intelligence promises to change the world. What we need, however, are real-world examples of how firms are applying the technology. In this session, David highlights some examples of firms achieving breakthroughs with this exciting technology. Presented By: David Smith, Smithink2024-09-1840 minThree Old HacksThree Old HacksThings Can Only Get WorseTony Blair's anthem was Things Can Only Get Better. Keir Starmer's appears to be Things Can Only Get Worse says David Smith, Economics Editor of the Sunday Times in this week's Three Old Hacks podcast, following on from the Prime Minister's speech this week warning they will have to raise taxes to fill the black hole left by the last government, in order to be able to do any of the things they want to do. Former Sports editor of BBC News Mihir Bose, political analyst Nigel Dudley and Economics Editor of the Sunday Times David Smith...2024-09-0341 minThree Old HacksThree Old HacksFar right violence on the streets of BritainAuthor and journalist, former Sports Editor of the BBC Mihir Bose talks to fellow journalists Economics Editor of the Sunday Times David Smith and political analyst Nigel Dudley about the week’s events.“We haven’t seen that in a long time, I can remember this growing up in the 60’s and 70’s in the West Midlands when that kind of thing did happen and the National Front was on the rise”, says David Smith, talking about the organised violence we have seen on the streets recently.Why did they happen?“Let’s not beat about t...2024-08-2057 min12 Words of Christianity12 Words of ChristianitySmith David - SeekPolishing the Pulpit 2024 - BransonSmith David - The Twelve Words of Christianity - Seek2024-08-0237 minSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesWhy you should consider small teamsManaging workflow and creating effective accountability is fundamental to ensuring well-managed workloads, reduced turnaround times, higher team satisfaction and job recovery. David will highlight how and why a team structure based around small teams has been the foundation of success for many firms. PRESENTED BY: David Smith2024-07-1738 minThree Old HacksThree Old HacksThree Old Hacks on the “boring” election campaignThe Three Old Hacks, aka prolific author and former BBC Sports editor Mihir Bose, Economics editor of the Sunday Times David Smith and political analyst Nigel Dudley, can scarcely remember a more boring election campaign.“Boring, but important” says David Smith, as all three agree that Thursday’s election will bring significant change to our country.Veterans of many campaigns as journalists – “Much more fun in the days without mobile phones” says Nigel, hear what they have to say on the Three Old Hacks podcast on The Chiswick Calendar website and all the usual podcast platforms.2024-07-0247 minSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesWhat’s next in Practice Management systemsIt’s almost 50 years since the first practice management computer system became available for small to medium accounting firms. The core functionality of tracking work and billing clients continue but systems have evolved to provide a host of other insights and functions to significantly improve practice performance. David will highlight the changes that occur in this important application for firms in his latest webinar. PRESENTED BY: David Smith2024-06-1937 minThree Old HacksThree Old HacksThree Old Hacks on the general electionThe past week has seen things go from bad to worse for Rishi Sunak, being called out for lying in the debate against Keir Starmer on the claim that Labour would increase taxes by £2,000 per household, then being accused of a lack of respect for coming home early from the D-Day celebrations, for which he has apologised.He cancelled media interviews at the weekend as support for the Conservatives dipped even further in the polls, with a clear 22% gap between Labour and the Tories, and Reform picking up support after the announcement from Nigel Farage that he w...2024-06-1151 minOffice Hours with David MeltzerOffice Hours with David MeltzerMosongo Moukwa, David Smith, Alex SunshineMosongo MoukwaMosongo Moukwa is a seasoned executive and consultant who has dedicated his career to helping companies thrive by commercializing new technologies, diversifying their product offerings, and entering new markets. Across thirty-plus years in leadership, Mosongo has applied his unique talent for identifying leadership gaps and developing the talent and culture necessary for success.David SmithDavid Smith is the President of Garnica's North American Division and brings over 28 years of industry expertise to his role. Prior to joining Garnica, he held senior positions at EGGER Group and Arclin...2024-05-2941 minGood LandlordingGood Landlording#8: What the General Election means for landlords, with guest, David SmithWith the fall of the Renters Reform Bill, and the upcoming general election, Richard Jackson and Suzanne Smith pick the brain of leading solicitor David Smith from JMW to explore what the election is likely to mean for landlords in England. In this episode we discuss what happens to the Renters Reform Bill now, and analyse what a new Labour or Conservative government might bring for landlords. We step away from the hyperbole and catastrophising, and take an objective look at what we currently know about the policies of both Labour and the Conservatives. As always, we bring the practical...2024-05-2725 minThree Old HacksThree Old HacksThank you Mr CrombieMihir Bose, former BBC Sports News editor, talks to David Smith, Economics Editor of the Sunday Times, and political commentator Nigel Dudley about his memoir Thank you Mr Crombie - Lessons in Guilt and Gratitude to the British.Mihir grew up in India, just after Independence, part of a wealthy family with a hierarchy of servants, where as a child he was treated like a little prince. Had he stayed there and taken over his father's business he might have made millions as the country developed. Instead he came to Britain to pursue his passion for journalism.2024-05-1449 minThree Old HacksThree Old HacksPrime Ministers in election mode - from the pipe-smoking Harold Wilson to the dishwasher-stacking Rishi SunakThe Three Old Hacks have long memories. Former BBC Sports News editor Mihir Bose, Economics Editor of the Sunday Times David Smith and political analyst Nigel Dudley have been covering the nation's major events for decades and are well placed to compare and contrast the pre-election antics of politicians.Harold Wilson smoked a pipe in public, in an attempt to appear a 'man of the people', but smoked cigars in private, recalls Nigel. There was that excruciating video of Ed Milliband attempting to eat a bacon sandwich in public, and the video with Tony Blair eating cereal...2024-03-2641 minSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesHow a focus on quality reviews can generate workEvery practitioner knows the importance of quality but many have not realised that quality reviews can be a very effective way to not only ensure clients are receiving high-quality service but to unlock other service opportunities. David will highlight how firms are achieving success in developing new work from their quality reviews in this webinar. PRESENTED BY: David Smith2024-03-2029 minSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesThe CrunchSmithink is proud to launch The Crunch, a new benchmarking service for accounting firms, in partnership with The Benchmarking Group. If there is one take-home message from the first Crunch Report, it’s quality over quantity. In this session, David will highlight key results from the first survey and discuss the issues behind the stand-out firms. PRESENTED BY: David Smith2024-02-2133 minEverything Intellectual PropertyEverything Intellectual PropertyFrom Patents to Profits: Dr. David Smith's Investment JourneyIn this captivating interview, Dr. David Smith unveils the groundbreaking Q-collar, an FDA-approved marvel designed to prevent traumatic brain injuries. Dive into the world of IP investing as Dr. Dave Smith explores the intricate journey from invention to market, shedding light on the formidable barriers and the sweet triumph of innovation. With his multidisciplinary expertise spanning chemistry, physics, and medicine, Dr. Smith discusses the pivotal moments that led to the creation of the Q-collar, and how this revolutionary product is changing the game for athletes, military personnel, and anyone at risk of brain injury. Don't miss out on the...2024-01-241h 07The Expert Witness PodcastThe Expert Witness PodcastEpisode 7: Interview with Fred Smith - a Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness In this episode, we interview Fred Smith, President at Alpine Engineering & Design. His expertise as a consulting engineer had been sought out by other attorneys and law firms that wanted to utilize his expert witness services and engineering insights. Today, Fred guides legal professionals to navigate complex cases and confidently make informed decisions.  For a full transcript of this podcast, please visit: https://alpineeng.com/the-expert-witness-podcast-episode-7-interview-with-fred-smith-full-transcript/ Barriers to Expert Witness Career [4:00] Fred dealt with various barriers and obstacles when he started his career as a...2023-09-0751 minI did this instead of killing myselfI did this instead of killing myself#121 - Vyas Sathya and David SmithTwo guests on today…Vyas Sathya and David Smith. Vyas describes himself as an awesome, smart guy who is well endowed.  He used his really funny personality to rise to the middle of the San Francisco Bay Area comedy scene where he started standup 5 years ago. Now he’s in New York, focused on Indian topics like computers and cows.  What crazy things will he say on this episode?  Only one way to find out…ok that ends Vyas’s self written intro.  David is Vyas’s friend from CA, and is a 107 certified drone pilot (check out his awesome drone f...2023-09-041h 43Smithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesNavigating the Future: Insights from Key Leaders in the Accounting ProfessionJoin us for a compelling panel discussion webinar featuring esteemed leaders in the accounting profession as they share their valuable insights and highlight essential practices they feel should be prioritised over the next 12 months. Gain exclusive access to expert perspectives and actionable recommendations to stay ahead in the evolving landscape of accounting. PRESENTED BY: Mark Holton + David Smith with David Francis, The Access Group; Petris Lapis, Artisan of Change; Matthew Feehan, Salt Financial and John Tsoulos, Global Business Camps + Indigo Financial2023-08-2348 minInspiring VoiceInspiring VoiceInspiring Voice - Brad Johnson & David Smith - GuidesOn the podcast today we get to hear from a couple of guys…Good Guys who wrote the book, Good Guys, How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace.  Brad Johnson and David Smith are very evolved men…both are highly educated, spent time in the military, and both have personal stories as to WHY they want to help women grow as leaders in the workplace. I’ve spent much of my career helping women take full responsibility for their leadership journeys - so it was heartwarming and so refreshing to meet Brad...2023-05-1143 minThree Old HacksThree Old HacksThe revolving door of Number 11The Sunday Times Economics Editor David Smith was with fellow ‘old hacks’ Mihir Bose, former sports news editor at the BBC, and political analyst Nigel Dudley recording their podcast for The Chiswick Calendar when the news broke on Friday that Kwasi Kwarteng had been jettisoned.New Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has already unpicked the growth strategy which David described as “a gamble that had failed spectacularly.“It was obvious to me it would go wrong” he said.“The lesson is to listen to your institutions – the Treasury and the Office for Budget Responsibility.”Mihir asked hi...2022-10-1848 minThree Old HacksThree Old HacksChoosing a replacement for BorisIn their previous podcast Mihir Bose said he thought Boris Johnson would lead the Conservative Party into the next election and not only that, but he would win it.David and Nigel remind him of that as this week they discuss whether it will be Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak who will replace him.Former BBC News sports editor Mihir Bose, Economics editor of the Sunday Times David Smith and political commentator Nigel Dudley discuss the week’s news.Get in contact with the podcast by...2022-07-3049 minThree Old HacksThree Old HacksWill Boris lead the party into the next election?Mihir Bose thinks he will and not only that, he will lead the Conservative party to win it. David and Nigel disagree. What will be the deciding factor? It's the economy, stupid. Former BBC News sports editor Mihir Bose, Economics editor of the Sunday Times David Smith and political commentator Nigel Dudley discuss the week’s news.Get in contact with the podcast by emailing threeoldhacks@outlook.com, we’d love to hear from you!2022-06-2048 minThree Old HacksThree Old HacksPartygate again!The Three Old Hacks discuss Partygate, racism in sport and the cost of living crisis."We've never had a situation in the UK where job vacancies are greater than the number of unemployed" says David Smith. "Inflation is the highest it has been since the 1980s."Listen to former BBC News sports editor Mihir Bose, Economics editor of the Sunday Times David Smith and political commentator Nigel Dudley discussing Putin's war and their memories of the Falklands war, 40 years ago.Get in contact...2022-05-3150 minOvercomeOutloudOvercomeOutloudOvercomeOutloud Ep.57 David SmithI had the incredible opportunity to sit down and talk to David Smith, a Nike Athlete, Speaker, Writer and Coach. He was born with a club foot and underwent repeated medical surgeries to break and reset the foot. David's doctors even considered full amputation. In 2010 he was taken into emergency surgery when a cervical tumor was discovered. The surgery caused temporary paralysis and involved the removal of three vertebrae and rebuilding the spine. David has competed internationally in several sports including GB Rowing, and British Cycling. He has over come tremendous adversity. Listen as David shares his journey through...2022-03-1158 minThe Pit Wall PodcastThe Pit Wall PodcastYou can't get hurt in one of these.. - David Smith.Send us a textDavid Smith is our guest.  We talk racin!2022-01-262h 01Poems of AnnihilationPoems of AnnihilationThe green leaves are thick with poetic themes, conducive to writingThe Saga Diary of David Smith journeying in Colombia and reading Basho’s Journey by David Landis Barnhill page 82 haiku poetry travel journal “nothing is as alluring as solitude” Sant Sawan Singh Ji Maharaj “if a guest gains a half a day of quiet leisure, the host loses a day of quiet leisure” the recluse Davy & Chosho inner moon shinto “devoid of talent, I wish only to sleep” firewood at the hostal Kimana in Santa Rosa de Cabal Villa de Cocora wax palms hototogisu cuckoo birds half monk zen master Alan Watts “handing over to an expat a small shack” “I have quiet leisure...2021-12-1946 minPoems of AnnihilationPoems of AnnihilationLiving in Loneliness by Lake PowellReading Kashima Journal of Basho in Page Arizona after visiting Monument Valley at Four Corners having dinner at New York Teriyaki Kashima Kiko from book Basho’s Journey by David Landis Barnhill canyon x Antelope Canyon Journey into the narrow slot canyon to the deep southwest cuckoo crow chaco culture Buckskin Gulch canyon poetry of David Smith acacia2021-11-051h 18Three Old HacksThree Old HacksWill the killing of David Amess result in limited access to MPs?Writer and broadcaster Mihir Bose, Economics editor of the Sunday Times David Smith and political commentator Nigel Dudley, aka The Three Old Hacks, discuss the week's events, including reactions to the fatal attack on Sir David Amess at his constituency Surgery.Should MPs get more protection and does this change the nature of their relationship with the public?Newcastle United and their new Saudi owners come up for discussion, with Mihir taking the line that foreign ownership should not be allowed.And they discuss the public's low...2021-10-2653 minPoems of AnnihilationPoems of AnnihilationHow to write a bookPoems read by David Smith, the author from his Wix site blog: davidsmith208 from April 10, 2018 to March 29 what is a vaapaaran trader instagram treasuries short sailing ship message in a bottle turmeric tea clove cardamon fennel chai Dust and dusty world the Dust of Annihilation Divan e shams e tabrizi rumi nicholson basho ghobar hafez sufi symbolism Javad Nurbakhsh Love’s Last Madness Darshan Singh Barry Lerner PH. D. smiling whiteness the poetry of David R Smith amazon dead tree stump zen’s chinese heritage andy ferguson Shishuang Acacia tree William James Varieties of Religious Experiences lecture 32021-09-1750 minPoems of AnnihilationPoems of AnnihilationMore WhitenessMore Poetry of David Smith NYC read by the author after Smiling Whiteness poems from April 23rd 2018 to April 10 2018 posted on the Wix site blog DavidSmith208 meditation “life is dorever a constant beginning” poem 71 Haiku 3am Amrit Vela tai Chi volleyball “that’s not Shakespeare” George Santayana Reginald Holmes the magic of sound medication meditate or medicate selfless service Yaya extreme fitness running meditation class “there are no hard and fast” rules Kirpal Singh Beaumont 1955 Onitsura white death classic tradition of Haiku fermented Turmeric Amba Haldar fasting Basho matsuo Saigyo coffee books Henry David Thoreau Seneca Oxford classics Sanskrit Latitudinist computational...2021-09-1653 minWaveney Valley SundayWaveney Valley Sunday14th Sunday after Trinity (5 September 2021)A weekly audio service of Morning Prayer from the Waveney Marshlands Benefice in the Diocese of Norwich, led by the Rector, Revd David Smith. This week, David reflects on our gospel reading and considers our willingness to receive, welcome and meet the needs of the unfamiliar who enter our lives.2021-09-0523 minPoems of AnnihilationPoems of AnnihilationPlastered or Pickled with the Pat Stories of MomAugust 20th to August 17th 2018 Poems of David Smith NYC read by the author from the Wix blog: davidsmith208 Westport MA Newport RI 90th birthday My concept of poetry Love at every step Darshan Singh Hatha Yoga Pradipika Hawaii Japan Walt Whitman piano practice Hajj Masnavi Jawid Mojaddedi Rumi Book four line 10-15 Claire’s pali canon Edna Grace Earl Smith beach pie Apple iphone IBM PC click keyboard 65 Mustang wordstar Robey House Chicago positive thought ventilation2021-09-0153 minWaveney Valley SundayWaveney Valley Sunday13th Sunday after Trinity (29 August 2021)Join the Rector of the Waveney Marshlands Benefice, The Revd David Smith, for our weekly audio service of Morning Prayer, in which David explores our gospel reading for today and the call to holiness.2021-08-2928 minPoems of AnnihilationPoems of AnnihilationThe Poetry of MeditationOctober 2018 Poems of David Smith NYC read by the author, from his Wix Blog posts at davidsmith208 Donne Vaughan Treherne Herbert Oxford Louis Martz Yale Murray Roston Emily Dickinson quantum questions mystical writings of great physicists Ken Wilber Altered Traits Goleman Davidson Nalanda Zen the Finnish way Concord Nathaniel Hawthorne Henry David Thoreau Julie Dobrow “born again” Fibonacci series milieu Farid sufi Sawan Singh Michael A. Sells meditation retreat vipassana mindfulness2021-08-2355 minPoems of AnnihilationPoems of AnnihilationThe Puritan crumbs of ThanksgivingPoems from Thanksgiving 2018 by David Smith NYC read by the author from his Wix blog: davidsmith208 spirituality science of sin Philip Sheldrake Hadley Elizabeth Samual Smith narcissism archery Emily Dickinson liquor never brewed Sach Khand swoamibagh Spirit Airlines rumbling crumbs crumbling John Climacus Sant Darshan Singh Black Swan poetry reading meditation2021-08-2145 minPoems of AnnihilationPoems of AnnihilationMystic Poetry about Yoga is your operator’s manualMarch 2019 Poems posted on Wix Blog DavidSmith208 read by the author: David Smith NYC Zindagi is Bandigi mystical secrets Maryam Mafi holy spirit sound current vitalism life-inspiring glances ejaculation susumna simran sex zen Muhasibi Dhikr Shams of Tabriz semen vital fluid rasa Shiva David Gordon White laobali Kabir Vaudeville Vivekananda smithy Palliative Care Quran Persian Sufi Poetry meditation2021-08-0755 minSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesKPIs that workDriving the right behaviours from your people should be the objective of any accountability framework. In this webinar, David will highlight the accountability measures that firms can adopt that can be readily managed and drive desired outcomes. PRESENTED BY: David Smith2021-07-2034 minPoems of AnnihilationPoems of AnnihilationThe Monumental Poems of David Smith read by the authorPoems with pre-cleared status read by the author, David Smith NYC from July 2019 blog posts on davidsmith208.wixsite.com yoga zen meditation skyscanner jazz piano declutter mystic monument valley four corners vaccination passport2021-07-1953 minThree Old HacksThree Old HacksPoliticians jumping on the bandwagon of football – Twas ever thusMihir Bose, David Smith and Nigel Dudley – aka the Three Old Hacks – are old enough to remember 1966 and all that. It comes as no surprise to them therefore that politicians should be falling over themselves to haul themselves aboard the football bandwagon. Football and politics, bread and circuses…Writer and broadcaster Mihir Bose, Economics Editor of the Sunday Times David Smith and political commentator Nigel Dudley add their particular brand of wit and wisdom to the debate.Get in contact with the podcast by emailing threeoldhacks@outlook.com, we’d love to hear from you2021-07-1349 minSub Club by RevenueCatSub Club by RevenueCatLessons Learned From 50 Million Downloads — David Smith, WidgetsmithDavid Smith is a full-time independent app developer. Since 2006, David has owned and operated a small company focusing on creating applications for the iPhone and Apple Watch.David has built many successful apps over the years. His most recent app, Widgetsmith, went viral and hit #1 on the App Store. It has over 50 million downloads. David’s other successful apps include Watchsmith, Pedometer++, and Sleep++.David also co-hosts a weekly podcast called Under the Radar, where he and his co-host Mario Arment discuss Apple-related topics.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to tran...2021-06-3057 minPoems of AnnihilationPoems of AnnihilationThe well tempered poetry of David SmithPoems read by the Author - David Smith from 2020 on davidsmith208/wix blog tennis mystic poetry meditation poems Bach2021-05-2956 minPoems of AnnihilationPoems of AnnihilationThe Immortal Poems of David R. Smith NYCThe poetry of David Smith from May 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic mystic poems read by the author. The poems can be found at davidsmith208 wix blog2021-05-2555 minLets Talk FitbaLets Talk FitbaPodcast 1# Beyond Canal ParkDavid Smith caught up with James McLeay of Beyond Canal Park to speak about:Upcoming Scotland matchesEURO 2020 plansBeyond Canal Park during lockdownBest Scotland XIBest Playing XIThat INFAMOUS Borough Briggs incident involving DavidEnjoy!2021-03-2342 minSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesTeam StructureSince the dawn of the profession, debate has raged about the optimum team structure for firms. In this webinar, David will highlight pros and cons of various structures and why one structure tends to create the best outcomes in terms of team member performance, delegation and accountability. PRESENTED BY: David Smith2021-02-1641 minEric David Smith MusicEric David Smith MusicI'm Lost In The SoundSUBSCRIBE TO ERIC DAVID SMITH YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LpSuH1CqT8E1mxhjt8KDQ?sub_confirmation=1 ⚡️ CONNECT WITH ERIC DAVID SMITH ⚡️ Website: https://erictherobot.com / https://ericdavidsmith.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/erictherobot Splice: https://splice.com/erictherobot Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/29ICzY0EqMgWD1icKgrnjh Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/eric-david-smith/1540321498 SoundBetter: https://soundbetter.com/profiles/16640-eric-david-smith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erictherobot Twitter: https://twitter.com/erictherobot Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericdavidsmithmusic Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/13134531 Recording The City Records: https://recordingthecity.com 🌚LYRICS 🌚 Oh it's hard when no one Se...2021-02-0703 minSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesWhat's your SMSF audit plan?With the new rules about audit independence for SMSFs now is the time for every firm to review their SMSF audit arrangements and choose an auditor that will deliver high quality services at the right price. David will review the issues and consider the options for firms wishing to get the most out of their SMSF audits and the criteria that should be used in selecting an auditor. PRESENTED BY: David Smith2021-01-2928 minWaveney Valley SundayWaveney Valley SundayThe Baptism of Christ (10 January 2021)Another podcast of news, bible reading, sermon and prayers from the Priest-in-Charge of the Raveningham & Waveney Benefices, Revd David Smith. On this festival day of the Baptism of Christ, David explores what Jesus' baptism means both for him and for us, and how important it is in these disorientating and unfamiliar times to reconnect with our true identity in the eyes of God.2021-01-1027 minThree Old HacksThree Old HacksNelson Mandela and what real loss of freedom meansMihir Bose describes having coffee with Nelson Mandela in his Soweto house, how the great man had to see cricket sitting behind a cage during apartheid and what real loss of freedom means. Far removed from the ridiculous talk of Britain having been enslaved by the EU. He argues the problem is that this country has never got over losing the empire and asks David Smith and Nigel Dudley whether they would have wanted Britain still to have an empire on which the sun never set.  Both Dudley and Smith say they feel no nostalgia for the empire. Dudley s...2020-12-2251 minEric David Smith MusicEric David Smith MusicThere's No More PainSUBSCRIBE TO ERIC DAVID SMITH YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LpSuH1CqT8E1mxhjt8KDQ?sub_confirmation=1 ⚡️ CONNECT WITH ERIC DAVID SMITH ⚡️ Website: https://erictherobot.com / https://ericdavidsmith.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/erictherobot Splice: https://splice.com/erictherobot Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/29ICzY0EqMgWD1icKgrnjh Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/eric-david-smith/1540321498 SoundBetter: https://soundbetter.com/profiles/16640-eric-david-smith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erictherobot Twitter: https://twitter.com/erictherobot Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericdavidsmithmusic Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/13134531 Recording The City Records: https://recordingthecity.com 🌚LYRICS 🌚 You take me by surprise Th...2020-12-1405 minThree Old HacksThree Old HacksEconomists’ attack on BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg “grotesquely malign”A group of economists have taken issue with the BBC’s Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg’s attempt to explain the national budget deficit. She likened the country’s current financial state to that of a domestic household being in debt, which they say is not a good or helpful comparison. Instead of dropping her a quiet email, they’ve complained formally to the BBC’s Director General, thus ensuring that the row goes ballistic as it is whipped up by the BBC’s competitors in the press.Nigel Dudley, political commentator and long term leader writer for s...2020-12-0847 minEric David Smith MusicEric David Smith MusicPunk Rock MondaysSUBSCRIBE TO ERIC DAVID SMITH YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LpSuH1CqT8E1mxhjt8KDQ?sub_confirmation=1 ⚡️ CONNECT WITH ERIC DAVID SMITH ⚡️ Website: https://erictherobot.com / https://ericdavidsmith.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/erictherobot Splice: https://splice.com/erictherobot Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/29ICzY0EqMgWD1icKgrnjh Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/eric-david-smith/1540321498 SoundBetter: https://soundbetter.com/profiles/16640-eric-david-smith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erictherobot Twitter: https://twitter.com/erictherobot Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericdavidsmithmusic Recording The City Records: https://recordingthecity.com 💥 ABOUT ERIC DAVID SMITH 💥 Solo Bedroom Recordings Since 1997. All tracks are written, recor...2020-12-0403 minEric David Smith MusicEric David Smith MusicContagiousSUBSCRIBE TO ERIC DAVID SMITH YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LpSuH1CqT8E1mxhjt8KDQ?sub_confirmation=1 ⚡️ CONNECT WITH ERIC DAVID SMITH ⚡️ Website: https://erictherobot.com / https://ericdavidsmith.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/erictherobot Splice: https://splice.com/erictherobot Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/29ICzY0EqMgWD1icKgrnjh Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/eric-david-smith/1540321498 SoundBetter: https://soundbetter.com/profiles/16640-eric-david-smith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erictherobot Twitter: https://twitter.com/erictherobot Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericdavidsmithmusic Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/13134531 Recording The City Records: https://recordingthecity.com 🌚LYRICS 🌚 soon... 💥 ABOUT ERIC DAVID SMITH 💥 So...2020-12-0303 minEric David Smith MusicEric David Smith MusicHollyCheckout the music video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpIfmD8SzY8 SUBSCRIBE TO ERIC DAVID SMITH YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LpSuH1CqT8E1mxhjt8KDQ?sub_confirmation=1 ⚡️ CONNECT WITH ERIC DAVID SMITH ⚡️ Website: https://erictherobot.com / https://ericdavidsmith.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/erictherobot Splice: https://splice.com/erictherobot Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/29ICzY0EqMgWD1icKgrnjh Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/eric-david-smith/1540321498 SoundBetter: https://soundbetter.com/profiles/16640-eric-david-smith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erictherobot Twitter: https://twitter.com/erictherobot Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericdavidsmithmusic Recording The City Records: https://recordin...2020-11-1003 minWaveney Valley SundayWaveney Valley SundayAll Saints (1 November 2020)News, bible readings and prayers from Raveningham & Waveney's Priest-in-Charge, The Revd David Smith. This week, on the Festival of All Saints, David explores the saintly characteristics and kingdom attributes as found in Jesus' Beatitudes.2020-11-0118 minClearskies Camino Podcast - all about the Camino de SantiagoClearskies Camino Podcast - all about the Camino de SantiagoEpisode 05 - Spanish pilgrim and teacher, María SecoMaría Seco lives in Pontevedra on the Camino Portugués, She regularly sees pilgrims pass her so wanted to walk so she walked from Ferrol on the Camino Inglés in May 2019. In this podcast, we talk about life on the Camino, the Camino Inglés, and her website, SpanishforCamino.com which aims to help pilgrims learn Spanish with the Camino in mind. I am looking forward to meeting María in the future.  This episode is hosted as always by David Smith. To learn more about David and his experiences on the Camino de Santiago, his bl...2020-10-2129 minClearskies Camino Podcast - all about the Camino de SantiagoClearskies Camino Podcast - all about the Camino de SantiagoEpisode 01 - Podcast host David SmithIn this first episode, podcast host David Smith looks back briefly on his first time walking the Camino de Santiago. 2020-09-3007 minWaveney Valley SundayWaveney Valley Sunday14th Sunday after Trinity (13 September 2020)Priest-in-Charge of the Raveningham & Waveney Benefices, Revd David Smith, provides us with the usual content of readings, sermon and prayers, as well as letting us know the latest news and notices affecting the churches in the area. In this week's sermon, David explores the subject of forgiveness.2020-09-1321 minWaveney Valley SundayWaveney Valley Sunday12th Sunday after Trinity (30 August 2020)Priest-in-Charge of the Raveningham & Waveney Benefices, Revd David Smith, gives us news on new Holy Communions, a forthcoming new Sunday service pattern as well the regular content of bible readings, sermon and prayers.2020-08-3016 minSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesBuying a practice - issues to considerIn this low growth world, it is difficult for firms to achieve substantial organic growth. An approach taken by many is to look to acquire fees to improve economies of scale and create a book for emerging leaders. However, care is needed. An ill conceived acquisition can be a disaster costing by time and money. In this webinar, we will highlight the key issues to be considered if you're thinking of acquiring fees. PRESENTED BY: David Smith2020-08-2533 minWaveney Valley SundayWaveney Valley Sunday11th Sunday after Trinity (23 August 2020)Priest-in-Charge of the Raveningham & Waveney Benefices, Revd David Smith, provides us with more news, notices, reflections and prayers for this week - in particular giving us food for thought about what the life of the lesser-known apostle St Bartholomew (whose feast day we mark on Monday) might teach us about Christian discipleship today.2020-08-2315 minWaveney Valley SundayWaveney Valley SundayPetertide (St Peter & St Paul, obs.); 28 June 2020News, notices, bible readings and reflections for this Petertide from the Raveningham & Waveney Benefices in South East Norfolk, led by Priest-in-Charge, The Revd David Smith. David this week leads us in prayer from the church of All Saints, Thurlton.2020-06-2825 minWaveney Valley SundayWaveney Valley Sunday2nd Sunday after Trinity (21 June 2020)This Sunday's bible readings alongside a sermon and news from the Raveningham & Waveney Benefices in South East Norfolk, with Priest-in-Charge, the Revd David Smith. This week, David leads us in prayer from the parish church of St Michael, Geldeston.2020-06-2124 minSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesLearnings from COVID-19 to permanently change your practiceDavid will share his predictions on what he thinks accounting firms will be implementing ongoing coming out of COVID-19. PRESENTED BY: David Smith2020-06-1631 minJacobs Ladder PodcastJacobs Ladder PodcastWho's Got Your Back with David SmithWhat You'll Hear: David Smith's wife led him to the Lord after he met her in a hospital when she was a nursing student An elderly gentleman on the North Side of Chicago got David his first job in a neighborhood feed store "Work is so essential and it's a gift from the Lord, and has a lot more to do than not just about money" David helps school systems find leaders and helps private institutions with their accreditations "I learned early on that learning was a gift and work was a gift" David was a history and social science...2020-06-1549 minSilicon Valley TrendsSilicon Valley TrendsWhat Drives Stock Market Share Prices? If you ever wondered how share prices were determined on the stock market, this podcast might be for you. In this podcast David Smith episodes explains how the price of a stock is driven by the value of the company, which is driven by the company’s earnings. David goes on to explain how dividends, the balance sheet, economic forces of supply and demand, future expectations and predictions, information about the public and its prospects, market momentum, merger & acquisition activity and market volatility each drive the share price. The post What Drives Stock Market Share Prices? appeared fi...2020-05-1028 minWaveney Valley SundayWaveney Valley Sunday4th Sunday of Easter (3 May 2020)The very first edition of the podcast Waveney Valley Sunday!The Priest-in-Charge of the Raveningham & Waveney Benefices, The Revd David Smith, lets us know what's been happening, whose been doing what and who we need to thank and remember this week in his neck of the woods. We'll be reminded of the bible readings set for this Fourth Sunday of Easter and listen to the day's gospel passage from John 10. David will give us some reflection on the gospel before leading us in prayers for our world, our nation and also for his communities, praying especially for t...2020-05-0321 minSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesWhat's working / what's notWe changed our April webinar topic to consider what firms are doing practically in these unusual times. David will summarise his observations to highlight some ideas that you may wish to build into your plans. Presented by: David Smith, Smithink2020-04-2139 minSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesPain free practice successionDealing with succession can often be a very stressful time. Many often put their head in the sand not wanting to acknowledge the problem. Many resist the idea that they need to plan to exit the firm. Firms that have a well considered plan have achieved an almost seamless succession with no angst or disruption. In this webinar, David will highlight the elements of a successful succession plan which he has used to assist firms in this transition. PRESENTED BY: David Smith2020-03-1740 minEric David Smith MusicEric David Smith MusicNumbSUBSCRIBE TO ERIC DAVID SMITH YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LpSuH1CqT8E1mxhjt8KDQ?sub_confirmation=1 ⚡️ CONNECT WITH ERIC DAVID SMITH ⚡️ Website: https://erictherobot.com / https://ericdavidsmith.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/erictherobot Splice: https://splice.com/erictherobot Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/29ICzY0EqMgWD1icKgrnjh Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/eric-david-smith/1540321498 SoundBetter: https://soundbetter.com/profiles/16640-eric-david-smith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erictherobot Twitter: https://twitter.com/erictherobot Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericdavidsmithmusic Recording The City Records: https://recordingthecity.com 💥 ABOUT ERIC DAVID SMITH 💥 Solo Bedroom Recordings Since 1997. All tracks are written, recor...2020-03-0103 minEric David Smith MusicEric David Smith MusicAbove ItSUBSCRIBE TO ERIC DAVID SMITH YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LpSuH1CqT8E1mxhjt8KDQ?sub_confirmation=1 ⚡️ CONNECT WITH ERIC DAVID SMITH ⚡️ Website: https://erictherobot.com / https://ericdavidsmith.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/erictherobot Splice: https://splice.com/erictherobot Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/29ICzY0EqMgWD1icKgrnjh Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/eric-david-smith/1540321498 SoundBetter: https://soundbetter.com/profiles/16640-eric-david-smith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erictherobot Twitter: https://twitter.com/erictherobot Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericdavidsmithmusic Recording The City Records: https://recordingthecity.com 🌚 LYRICS 🌚 soon... 💥 ABOUT ERIC DAVID SMITH 💥 Solo Bedroom Recordings Since 1997. All tracks are written...2020-02-1703 minEric David Smith MusicEric David Smith MusicShadows and SpellsSUBSCRIBE TO ERIC DAVID SMITH YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LpSuH1CqT8E1mxhjt8KDQ?sub_confirmation=1 ⚡️ CONNECT WITH ERIC DAVID SMITH ⚡️ Website: https://erictherobot.com / https://ericdavidsmith.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/erictherobot Splice: https://splice.com/erictherobot Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/29ICzY0EqMgWD1icKgrnjh Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/eric-david-smith/1540321498 SoundBetter: https://soundbetter.com/profiles/16640-eric-david-smith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erictherobot Twitter: https://twitter.com/erictherobot Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericdavidsmithmusic Recording The City Records: https://recordingthecity.com 🌚 LYRICS 🌚 VERSE ————————————— I don't want to be like you riding on a dark horse hoping to reach the moon I...2020-02-1703 minEric David Smith MusicEric David Smith MusicI'll Look Where You AreSUBSCRIBE TO ERIC DAVID SMITH YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LpSuH1CqT8E1mxhjt8KDQ?sub_confirmation=1 ⚡️ CONNECT WITH ERIC DAVID SMITH ⚡️ Website: https://erictherobot.com / https://ericdavidsmith.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/erictherobot Splice: https://splice.com/erictherobot Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/29ICzY0EqMgWD1icKgrnjh Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/eric-david-smith/1540321498 SoundBetter: https://soundbetter.com/profiles/16640-eric-david-smith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erictherobot Twitter: https://twitter.com/erictherobot Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericdavidsmithmusic Recording The City Records: https://recordingthecity.com 🌚 LYRICS 🌚 Intro: She keeps reaching for the stars The highest ones I can see you...2020-02-1103 minSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesHolistic advice - how to embed in your practiceEvery practitioner has a desire to be a holistic adviser to their clients to assist them in building their business and addressing their whole financial needs. However, it is not as easy as it sounds. Resource, deadline and regulatory constraints get in the way. Skills to engage effectively with clients to unlock their goals and concerns are required. Success can be achieved but it requires a plan, processes and training and accountability to achieve success. This webinar will highlight how success can be achieved. Presented by: David Smith, Smithink2020-01-2129 minSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesAnother year of change in financial planningIs your firm positioned to capitalise on the disruption? PRESENTED BY: David Smith, Smithink2019-11-1931 minSilicon Valley TrendsSilicon Valley TrendsCreating & Presenting the Marketing Message Former Apple World Marketing Manager, David Smith explains how to build your elevator pitch, your core value proposition, how to build a brand and change your brand image. The post Creating & Presenting the Marketing Message appeared first on Silicon Valley Trends. 2019-10-0825 minSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesPaperless yet? Why not?If you want to re-engineer your processes you need a goal. Perhaps that goal is to now eliminate the paper in your firm. It is possible - an increasing number of firms have been doing it. It needs a commitment to process change and a variety of technology solutions. Hear how firms have achieved the goal. PRESENTED BY: David Smith, Smithink2019-09-1743 minSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesLeverage the power of video - what's your plan?I've often insulted millennials that they can't read and to engage them multimedia is king. While this is not entirely true it is true that video engages audiences in a different way and enables you to provide insight into personality as well as the content. Every firm needs a plan to develop video content to engage with clients and potential clients. What's your plan? Presenter: David Smith, Smithink2019-08-2030 minSilicon Valley TrendsSilicon Valley TrendsUnderstanding Angel Investors How angel investors work, how they syndicate investments and how they structure their investments as convertible notes or preferred stock rounds of financing. David Smith presents materials from the Silicon Valley Business School Raising Finance for Startups course and explains how he managed to raise more than $20m from angel investors in one of his previous startups. The post Understanding Angel Investors appeared first on Silicon Valley Trends. 2019-08-1720 minSilicon Valley TrendsSilicon Valley TrendsMonetizing Patents Through Non-Practicing Entities (NPE’s) This episode is about non-practicing entities (NPE’s). Otherwise referred to as patent licensing companies, patent assertion entities (PAE’s) or patent holding companies, non-practicing entities are companies who’s sole activity is patent licensing. David Smith explains why they exist, what they do, how they make money and the pros and cons of working with them. The post Monetizing Patents Through Non-Practicing Entities (NPE’s) appeared first on Silicon Valley Trends. 2019-07-2320 minSilicon Valley TrendsSilicon Valley TrendsBlocking Illegal Imports Through the International Trade Commission (ITC) David Smith and attorney Tom Fasone explain how the International Trade Commission (ITC) is a federal agency tasked with protecting American domestic industries from foreign unfair competition connected to imports into the United States. This podcast explains how products infringing patents and other infringing products can be blocked by US Customs and Border Protection. It explains how cases at the ITC are on expedited schedules, and how ITC cases differ from cases brought before the US federal courts. The post Blocking Illegal Imports Through the International Trade Commission (ITC) appeared first on Silicon Valley Trends. 2019-07-1618 minSilicon Valley TrendsSilicon Valley TrendsPreferred Pizza Toppings This episode explains how venture capital investors get preferred stock, and founders get common stock. Preferential toppings provided to investors include liquidation preferences, veto rights, board rights, anti-dilution rights, co-sale and drag-along rights. David Smith talks to Mark Cameron White, founder of the White Summers law firm, about the terms Mark’s seeing in Silicon Valley and elsewhere today. The post Preferred Pizza Toppings appeared first on Silicon Valley Trends. 2019-05-141h 09Smithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesOpportunities for growthLet's explore the opportunities for firms to achieve growth from their existing clients and how they can be unlocked. PRESENTED BY: David Smith, Smithink2019-04-1636 minSilicon Valley TrendsSilicon Valley TrendsIntroduction by David Smith, Former Apple World Marketing Manager, Serial Entrepreneur, Lawyer David Smith explains how this podcast series is designed to help entrepreneurs  build more successful startups and help more innovators profit from their ideas and inventions. David explains how he has formed more than a dozen startups, authored several books, graduated from law school as well as business school, raised finance from Bill Gates, venture funds and angel investors in China & Japan. Unfortunately, the vast majority of startups fail. Many fail due to lack of knowledge and experience by the entrepreneurs.  The podcast series is designed to help entrepreneurs understand what they need to know to be successful. This episode di...2019-03-2623 minSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businesses7 discussions you need to have with your clientsKey to building strong client relationships and growing your firm is how you engage with your clients. This session will discuss the 7 key discussions you should be having with your firm on a regular basis and how you can embed these discussions into your compliance activities. Presented by: David Smith, Smithink2018-11-2133 minSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businesses7 key marketing initiatives for successMarketing professional services is not rocket science. External marketing advisers have their place for creative elements and specific knowledge such as online advertising. However, the vast majority of a firm's marketing can be handled internally with the right administrative support, attitude and time commitment from practice leaders. This session will discuss the 7 key marketing initiatives that get results. PRESENTED BY: David Smith, Smithink2018-10-2333 minSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businesses7 performance measures to focus your teamMany firms focus on productivity measures to performance manage their team. Yet these measures often encourage the wrong performance. This session will examine 7 performance measures that will send the right message to your team and achieve desired outcomes for your firm. PRESENTED BY: David Smith, Smithink2018-10-0530 minSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businesses7 ways to stop the hackersAccountants are a target for the hackers with the treasure trove of information to enable identity theft and all sorts of frauds. Every firm needs to ensure that they are minimising the risks and have a disaster plan ready to execute should the worst happen. This session will highlight some key issues to consider. ​PRESENTED BY: David Smith, Smithink2018-05-0333 minSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesSmithink - helping accountants turn their practices into great businessesTime for a process spring cleanMark and David will outline how firms are reinventing their processes to improve client service, build advisory services and improve efficiency and profitability. PRESENTED BY: Mark Holton & David Smith, Smithink2018-05-0234 minMS Mobile Show - A Microsoft Enthusiast PodcastMS Mobile Show - A Microsoft Enthusiast Podcast53 - David Smith of Surface Smiths podcastOn episode 53 of the MS Mobile Show, Vernon is joined by David Smith of the Surface Smiths podcast to talk about some of the recent goings on at Microsoft.     Hosts Vernon EL Smith David Smith of Surface Smiths Podcast     Slack Channel Thank you to all of you who have joined us on Slack! We are thrilled at the interaction and discussions going on there. Want to see what you are missing and would like to interact with us and other fans of the show...2016-03-291h 07Developing PerspectiveDeveloping Perspective#111: In it for the long haul.Tuesday, March 05, 2013 - Talking about how to handle upgrades of older apps and dealing with burn out. My website, David-Smith.org 2013-03-0514 minDeveloping PerspectiveDeveloping Perspective#45: Failing in SuccessA more personal and off-topic discussion of handling the unexpected success of being linked to. Back to Work #23: Failure is ALWAYS an Option Marco.org: iOS 5.1.1 upgrade stats My very first Episode: Show 0.1 My Blog: david-smith.org 5by5 Radio iOS App FiveLive: Mac Live Listening App 2012-05-1214 min