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The Mystical PositivistThe Mystical Positivist - Radio Show #423 - 12OCT24 Podcast: This week on the show we feature a pre-recorded conversation with Ken McLeod, Buddhist teacher and author the recently released book, The Magic of Vajrayana. In today’s conversation, we discuss Ken’s recent English translation of The Diamond Sutra from the Tibetan and his development of a new commentary. The Diamond Sutra is one of the most influential early Mahayana sutras that has been central to a number of Buddhist traditions such as Chan and Zen. It describes a way of being and acting that is not mediated by the conceptual mind. Ken’s approach to his tran...2024-10-1300 min

The Mystical PositivistThe Mystical Positivist - Radio Show #421 - 20APR24 Podcast: This week on the show we feature feature a pre-recorded conversation with Ken McLeod, Buddhist teacher and author the newly released book, The Magic of Vajrayana. In today’s conversation, we unpack a compelling quote from Ian McGilchrist’s book, The Matter with Things: If you had set out to destroy the happiness and stability of a people, it would have been hard to improve on our current formula: remove yourself as far as possible from the natural world; repudiate the continuity of your culture; believe you are wise enough to do whatever you happen to want...2024-04-2100 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastBridging the gap between tech vendors and accountants, with Seth Finebergeth 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 content to help advance the accounting profession (10:00) Seth's journey from business journalism to AccountingWEB (11:30) How AccountingWEB found its purpose as a publisher (20:30) The...2023-06-2836 min

The Mystical PositivistThe Mystical Positivist - Radio Show #413 - 17JUN23 Podcast: This week on the show we feature a pre-recorded conversation with Ken McLeod, Buddhist teacher and author of the newly released book, The Magic of Vajrayana. In today’s conversation, we explore four ways of working in spiritual practice sometimes characterized by the archetypal forms of the King, the Warrior, the Magician, and the Lover. We discuss how these ways, Compassion, Will, Insight, and Ecstasy, can be brought into balance for a richer and more complete spiritual engagement with life. One of the more innovative Buddhist teachers today, Ken McLeod is known for his clear ex...2023-06-1800 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastDoing good work for good people, with Alasdair McGill and Colin MunroAlasdair 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 support the local economy (17:00) How Colin's firm, Miconex, is making it easy to shop local (18:55) When an accountant becomes a part of your firm's DNA (26:55) Do good work for good...2023-06-1542 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastFinding an accountant's purpose in numbers. A conversation with Jennie MooreJennie 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. 'purpose accountants' (07:00) How to make accounting sexy again (09:45) Finding unexpected talent (14:00) Technology's role in augmenting accountants' capabilities (18:00) Knowing your ideal clients and sticking to your principles (20:00) Jennie's plan to...2023-05-1930 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastFrom good to great: A legacy of empowerment with Anton ColellaAnton 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 an educator (04:00) How a major crisis in the Scotland education system incidentally changed Anton's professional path (07:15) Transferring his persuasion skills...2023-05-0538 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastTurning all of life's lemons into lemonade, with Candy BellauCandy 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) Reconnecting with her father on his deathbed (12:00) Candy's accidental involvement with a check-kiting scheme (18:00) A brief stint as a Peace Corps volunteer in...2023-04-2738 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastRight people, right place, right time. A conversation with Carla CaldwellCarla 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 consultant for accountants (21:20) Harnessing the power of technology (rather than resisting it) (24:00) How the accounting industry might solve the talent challenge (27:30) Building meaningful, personal connections with your staff (30:00) How the 'Working Geniuses' model uplifts her staff (34:00) Carla's...2023-04-1942 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastAre accountants the missing piece of holistic wealth management? A conversation with Rob Santos and Rory HenryRob 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 the future of investment advisory? (15:30) How accountants can add value to a holistic financial plan (28:06) Planning for succession as firm owners (32:00) 2023-04-0737 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastSolving big problems in a small town, with Meghan BlairMeghan 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 economies (12:57) Building sustainability, and social responsibility metrics into accounting processes (15:10) How COVID accelerated innovative, data-driven problem-solving in Nantucket's food and hospitality industry (18:29) Growing a remote accounting firm before it was po...2023-03-3034 min

The Mystical PositivistThe Mystical Positivist - Radio Show #412 - 18MAR23 Podcast: This week on the show we feature a pre-recorded conversation with Ken McLeod, author of the newly released book, The Magic of Vajrayana. The Magic of Vajrayana weaves original translations of instructions, insightful commentary and context about key practices, and authentic personal experiences into a powerful transmission of this vibrant tradition of mystical practice. One of the more innovative Buddhist teachers today, Ken McLeod is known for his clear explanations, poetic translations, and pragmatic approach to practice. He is one of the first generation of Western teachers in the Tibetan tradition and one of the...2023-03-1900 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastChallenging the status quo of accounting operations, with Stefan van DuyvendijkStefan 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 brand evangelist (12:09) How FloQast is redefining accounting operations (14:12) FloQast's 2023 strategic plan (21:00) Building a user-centric product (23:51) What's next for Stefan (27:20) 2023-03-1731 min

The Business Behind Your BusinessStuart McLeod: From Accidental to Purposeful EntrepreneurAre you curious about starting a business? Do you want to learn more about the SaaS industry? Maybe you are interested in becoming an entrepreneur yourself? Listen in and gain some insight from our special guest, Stuart McLeod, co-founder of Karbon. Stuart has had many experiences as an entrepreneur. He started off in his early days with creating a tool to solve his own business problem, and luckily found a greater market for it. Jump ahead to Karbon, where Stuart has purposely planned, developed, launched and scaled a successful business. Stuart has done it all.2023-03-1539 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastDaring to lead. A conversation with Natalie LennonNatalie 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 smarter, not harder through automation (10:00) The talent shortage and coming full circle around remote work (13:30) COVID's financial impact on small businesses (17:00) Setting boundaries to enable the ‘4-day...2023-03-0829 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastFocus on relationships, the rest will come. A conversation with Dan LuthiDan 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 stack (06:40) Going from hybrid to fully remote (07:51) Taking an organic, value-based approach to marketing and growth (10:08) Accelerated mergers and acquisitions post-pandemic (15:23) Making sense of the volatile economy (17:19) How to help small business clients...2023-03-0223 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastSo you think you know trust, with Leah RoeLeah 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 evolution of finding her niche in trust and leadership coaching (10:23) Would you have gone into entrepreneurship had you known everything about it? (12:14) ...2023-02-1451 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastFrom accountant to automation expert, with Jason StaatsJason 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 studying accounting (5:30) Starting in a local Oregon accounting firm at the age of 19 (8:20) Surrounding yourself with like-minded, entrepreneurial people (10:00) Operational effectiveness and efficiency (11:45) Why you need cloud-native tools...2023-02-0832 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastA CPA's transition into tech entrepreneurship, with Ben TaylorBen 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 the world (4:00) The genesis of SoftLedger (5:42) The landscape of a mid-market general ledger solution (7:10) The advantages of the next-gen cloud accounting software (8:08) SoftLedger’s ty...2023-02-0222 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastIs bad marketing killing your firm? A conversation with Karen ReyburnKaren 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 from the US to Scotland (1:28) Connecting with a culture that's not your own (2:15) A temporary move that turned permanent (3:00) Enjoying th...2023-01-3045 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastMusicals, marketing and macro challenges, with Adam PritchardAdam 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 Linford Grey (4:00) A journey from singing and dancing to accounting (5:10) Prioritizing marketing to drive growth (8:00) Favorite musicals...2023-01-1842 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastThe joint fun between cannabis and crypto accounting with Zach GordonZach 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) How Zach got into the crypto and cannabis accounting field (6:05) The intricacies of cannabis accounting and taxes (9:42) Overlap between two highly regulated industries (11:50) Helping clients navigate crypto as...2023-01-1131 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastDigital transformation, empowering with business insights, and 4-day workweeks with Ryan Pearcy First 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 leadership turmoil have on HMRC? (27:40) 2022-12-2131 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastHow to fall back in love with your practice, with Lynda SteffensLynda 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 Lynda found her calling in accounting at 14 years old (02:19) How her family’s farming business cultivated he...2022-12-1638 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastA mission that's larger than life, with Greg DaleyGreg 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 firm has on its clients.Together, they discuss: Telling the Parable story on stage at...2022-11-3046 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastSerial entrepreneurship, winery accounting, and setting family OKRs with Pedro NoyolaPedro 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 venture (6:00) Meeting life-changing friends at a car startup (7:43) The rise and fall of the car startup (13:40) Acquiring Balanced Business Group (23:19) What makes winery accounting and winery...2022-11-1652 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastHelping clients become leaders of their own enterprises with Susan BryantSusan 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 as a bank teller (4:10) Taking a pay cut from banking to public accounting (4:30) Learning the practice of public accounting on the job (5:20) Joining MB Group (8:24) ...2022-11-0335 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastThe life-changing impact of good mentorship. A conversation with Jamie Johns.Jamie 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 talent and leaders.Together they discuss: Friendy catchup with Jamie Johns (1:00) California has a larger GDP than Australia (02:49) How Jamie went into bu...2022-10-1848 min

Accounting Leaders Podcast50th episode special: Flipping the tables on Stuart McLeod (with Jess Marcello & George Connor)This 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 everything in between.In this episode, you'll find: A special note from the Karbon team (00:01) Welcome Jess and George...2022-10-0542 min

The Mystical PositivistThe Mystical Positivist - Radio Show #402 - 17SEP22 Podcast: This week on the show we feature a pre-recorded conversation with returning guest Ken McLeod. Among the topics explored in this conversation are the engagement in spiritual practice with beings and deities, how to negotiate when entering into the ontology of a spiritual system, how to pray, the valuation implicit in focused attention, and the release of control in the deepening of a spiritual practice. This episode is another installment in an extended conversation that we have been having with Ken over the last couple of years. After learning Tibetan, Ken McLeod translated...2022-09-1800 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastFull-bodied wine and accounting with Zane StevensZane 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 Africa (00:30) The start of Zane’s accounting career (02:00) Zane’s experience at KPMG (04:00) Pivoting to consulti...2022-09-0734 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastFriendly fire between Karbon and IRIS. A conversation with Jim DunhamJim 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 where the most value is created.Together they discuss: Jim’s role at IRIS (0:40) How Jim started with accounting software (2:00) Ac...2022-08-3139 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastWhen entrepreneurship is in your blood. A conversation with Michael LyMichael 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 entrepreneurial spirit running throughout his family. Together they discuss: Michael’s journey in accounting and entrepreneurship (1:20) The story of Michael’s parents...2022-08-2425 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastE-commerce accounting: the evolving niche with Joe CoxJoe 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 e-commerce, and Joe’s passion for traveling.Together they discuss: Joe’s trip to Karbon X (1:20) Growth and marketing at Ecommerce Accoun...2022-08-1732 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastIt’s high time for cannabis accounting: How Andrew Hunzicker is transforming services for this niche marketAndrew 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 journey in the cannabis industry (01:00) Living in Bend, Oregon (4:10) Early mountain climbing ventures (6:20) The employee shortage (7:40) Unappealing traditional accounting career journey (09:00) Ca...2022-08-1039 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastAn accountant’s mission to change livelihoods. A conversation with Graeme TennickGraeme 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 clients’ lives.Together they discuss: Graeme’s passion for business at a young age (0:30) Graeme’s path to accounting (2:30) Thoughts on the UK government (3:30) The be...2022-07-2034 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastWater cooler talks, high-profile clients, and strategic expansion with Gary BellGary 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 (00:30) The accounting industry’s growing appetite for change and innovation (2:30) Limitations of legacy accounting systems (05:00) Accountants as trusted ad...2022-07-1448 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastIn the business of helping businesses: How Martin Bown found his purpose as an accountantMartin 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 family story (03:40) Trip to India with the team (05:00) When Martin started his own company (07:00) Naming his business (09:30) The stor...2022-07-0649 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastHow Twyla Verhelst is influencing the next generation of accountantsTwyla 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 business have in common.Together they discuss: How Twyla started with accounting (1:00) The beginning of Twyla’s entrepreneurial jour...2022-06-2942 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastSmall town accounting and big city finances with Kyle BryantKyle 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 city and gives an insight into how accounting is developing the Tennessee market.Together they discuss: The story behi...2022-06-2225 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastAcquiring a business the right way with Chris WilliamsChris 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 preparation is going.Together they discuss: Chris’ experience at AccountingWeb Live Summit 2022 (01:00) Chris’ journey in the...2022-06-1547 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastEnacting change: One tech tool and one inmate at a time. A conversation with Andrew JordonAndrew 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 Andrew's values in business align with values outside of work.Together they discuss: Andrew’s background (1:00) Why Andrew decided not to pursue a ca...2022-06-0925 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastWhy I invested in Karbon. A discussion with David YuanDave 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 (00:40) Dave’s introduction to venture capital (2:00) Tech companies in 1999 vs. 2021 (4:00) Dave’s journey into B2B SaaS companies (6:40) Why Dave chose...2022-06-0246 min

Through the Banner2022 Season: Episode 11: BR calls out the costs of going to the footy, Caspar's big call on the Dockers, and the problem with crowd behaviour.New cohost Brandan Reilly and Caspar McLeod overcome internet issues and glitches to review the first half of the Sir Douglas Nicholls Round, before previewing the second half. Topics discussed include: Stuart Dew and his future at the Suns, the surging Saints, and what could be a Saturday mid-afternoon classic at the 'G. 2022-05-271h 05

Accounting Leaders PodcastFrom serving tables to building a leading accounting integrations system with Martin CheeMartin 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 background (01:00) Valuable lessons learned in hospitality (3:00) Impact of COVID on Martin’s family (4:30) Amaka’s adjustments and processes during t...2022-05-2543 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastCan AI battle the Great Resignation in accounting? A discussion with Simon LangloisSimon 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: Simon’s background (1:00) Simon’s experience playing American football (2:30) First job at PwC (6:00) The story of finding Stamped (9:00) Roadblocks for further advancement in the...2022-05-1834 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastPost-pandemic work-life, Pomodoro, and the future of technology with Jeremy HymanJeremy 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 also chat about remote work, the new reality of virtual meetings, and how technology distracts us on a day-to-day basis. 2022-05-1152 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastThe secrets to growing your business without sacrificing your life with Ed ChanEdward 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 of expanding the company looked like and what you need to do to find yourself.Together they discuss: The...2022-05-0448 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastDeep-diving into the challenges of leadership with Matthew MayMatthew 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 discuss: Latest at Acuity (1:00) Matthew’s family (2:00) Importance of having a business partner (3:00) Similarities of running a business and sp...2022-04-2753 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastGo remote or go home: Why remote work is the key to success for any modern accounting firm with Jeff PhillipsJeff 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 holidays, Jeff's trip to Costa Rica, and how taking mangoes from someone's tree is acceptable.Together they di...2022-04-2049 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastThe pros and cons of company growth with Kenji KuramotoKenji 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 workplace, and what’s coming next for Acuity.Together they discuss: Impact of COVID on Acuity (2:00) Parenting during COVID (4:00) Growth of...2022-04-1350 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastThe importance of diversity and inclusion with Crystal CookeAs 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 discuss: Crystal’s background (2:30) Crystal’s and Stuart’s school experience (3:30) Life in Ohio state (4:40) Crystal’s journey of becoming an accounti...2022-04-0650 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastCrypto accounting, blockchain, and the metaverse with Joe DavidJoe 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 accounting specialist (2:00) Operations at Nephos and Myna (4:00) Starting a crypto firm (5:40) Direction for Nephos (8:30) Ideal cl...2022-03-3041 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastEmpowering women through accounting with Katie BryanKatie 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 (2:00) Living in Melbourne (3:00) Technology allowing equalization of the industry (7:00) Catalysts for Katie’s for success (8:40) Mentoring (11:00) How COVID impacted business (12:30) Propel...2022-03-2347 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastWhat cartels and accountants have in common with Scott ScaranoScott 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 host.Together they discuss: Scott’s family (0:30) Scott’s relationship with his kids (2:00) Thoughts on Kar...2022-03-1650 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastBuilding a tech accounting firm the right way with Enrico PalmerinoEnrico 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 close a deal. Together they discuss: What the start of the year looks like for the Botkeeper team (1:50) The genesis of B...2022-03-0943 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastBringing value by doing what you love with Kellie ParksKellie Parks is a cloud accounting specialist and coach at Calmwaters Cloud Accounting. In this episode, Kellie and Stuart talk about the early days of cloud accounting, the further development of technology and how it changed the life of Kellie and her clients. As an early adopter of remote work, Kellie shares the stories of the adventures that cloud accounting allowed her to do.Together they discuss: Early days in cloud accounting (1:10) Lunch invitation from Karbon (2:30) Kellie’s background in marketing and branding (4:20) Introduction to cloud technology (5:20) Entering accounting space (6:30) Skier and adventurer (8:00) Living on the la...2022-03-0243 min

The Mystical PositivistThe Mystical Positivist - Radio Show #396 - 26FEB22 Podcast: This week on the show we feature a pre-recorded conversation with returning guest Ken McLeod in which we continue our ongoing discussion about the degree to which a transactional mode of being permeates our lives, relationships, and spiritual practice. We explore goals in relationship, the transactional as the currency of the Horizontal Realm, what a non-transaction way of living might be, and the unconditioned nature of the Vertical Realm. After learning Tibetan, Ken McLeod translated for his principal teacher, Kalu Rinpoche, and helped to develop Rinpoche’s centers in North America and Europe. In...2022-02-2700 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastRunning an accounting firm from an RV with Chad DavisChad Davis is a co-founder and partner at LiveCA LLP, who decided to pursue a career in accounting at a very young age. Join Chad and Stuart as they discuss the origins of LiveCA, the philosophy behind it, and how helping competitors might be beneficial for your company. Accounting aside, they also talk about living and working from an RV, non-traditional schooling for kids, and growing a beard while traveling.Together they discuss: Non-traditional schooling for kids (3:00) Latest news from Karbon (6:10) Accountants underserved and used as a channel (7:00) Relationship with cold calls and emails (8:00) Approach to...2022-02-2442 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastWhat it takes to grow your company, expanding verticals, and application of data analytics with Alastair BarlowAlastair Barlow is CEO and co-founder at Flinder. He has experience working with fast-growth businesses, transforming finance functions, writing for AccountingWeb, and being a part of global accounting and technology panels. In this episode, Alastair and Stuart discuss data analytics, the current position of Flinder and what’s in store for the future. They also share some interesting thoughts about rugby, ski trips, and the importance of relationships with your clients and colleagues.Together they discuss: Six Nations rugby tournament (1:00) COVID-19 impacting travel plans (1:50) Accounting leaders going skiing (3:40) Creative juices in an informal environment (4:30) Flinder’s clie...2022-02-1631 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastLiving around the world, working with contractors, and construction accounting with Leeroy BeebyLeeroy Beeby is a co-founder of the innovative, technology-focused practice, Check The Level. He grew up in a family of small business owners and watched his parents struggle with time and money, which inspired him to establish a career in business. In this episode, Leeroy and Stuart talk about his experience living in different countries, and how his MBA helped him in his entrepreneurial journey, which later led him to start an accounting and bookkeeping firm for contractors. They also discuss technology, operations, and life-changing impact on his clients’ lives.Together they discuss: KPMG Capetown (1:25) Growing up...2022-02-0931 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastEntrepreneurship, content and professional journeys with Joyce OngJoyce is a founder, entrepreneur, content creator, disruptor, rebel against boring, a savior from sucky training, wife, mother, daughter, sister, and human. In this episode, Joyce and Stuart talk about academic experience, the beginning of their careers, and their journey to becoming business owners. Learn how Tax Nuggets Academy was founded (and what’s coming up next), and how owning a business affects your personal life. Together discuss: Joyce’s background (1:35) Bachelor of Commerce in Melbourne University (2:45) Stuard’s academic journey (4:40) Role of hard work in the modern world (6:40) What is Tax Nuggets Academy (8:20) Australian Taxation Office...2022-02-0237 min

The Mystical PositivistThe Mystical Positivist - Radio Show #394 - 15JAN22 Podcast: This week on the show we feature a pre-recorded conversation with returning guest Ken McLeod in which we delve more deeply into the nature of the Vertical and Horizontal dimensions of life, what this means in the context of spiritual practice, the nature of transaction as the currency of the Horizontal realm, how we might relate to a spiritual practice in non-transactional terms, and what it means to say that a spiritual path is a “way of living”. This episode is another installment in an extended conversation that we have been having with Ken over the last coup...2022-01-1600 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastCannabis accounting, government roadblocks and client stories with Katye Maxson LandisKatye Maxson Landis is the owner of Moxy Accounting LLC in Portland, Oregon and is one of few women in the United States actively filing taxes for small cannabis businesses. In this episode, Katye sheds light on the accounting challenges that cannabis businesses face, the advantages that they can bring, and shares stories of her very interesting clients. She also talks about the future of the cannabis industry and her very own educational program for cannabis accountants.Together discuss: Origins of Moxy Accounting (2:25) Need of a robust tax professional in the industry (4:25) Federal law vs State...2021-12-1452 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastThe importance of connection, shared values, and winning decisions with Timothy MunroTimothy Munro is the CEO & Founder of Change Accountants & Advisors, and Founder & Director of Change GPS. Timothy co-founded his first accounting firm at the age of 19, had a life-changing impact on his clients, and licensed his tools and processes to other firms through Change GPS. In this episode, Timothy and Stuart discuss the importance of establishing a positive relationship and shared values to achieve mutual success for you and your clients. They also talk about the future of how to choose the right clients to work with, emissions reduction, and favorite personal vehicles.Together they discuss: ...2021-12-0839 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastBuilding a scalable, systematic firm that doesn’t drive you into the ground, with Ryan LazanisRyan Lazanis joins Stuart on the Accounting Leaders Podcast for an inspiring chat around the future of the accounting profession, the model for a scalable, systematic accounting firm, and how to build a firm that can give you the life you want. Ryan founded Xen Accounting, a 100% cloud-based accounting firm, in 2013. Following its acquisition in 2018, he started Future Firm to provide content and coaching to help other accountants fast-track their own firm.Ryan and Stuart discuss: Founding Xen Accounting in 2013 (1:30) How Ryan got into accounting and was exposed to entrepreneurship from a young age (3:00) Creating a...2021-11-1834 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastKnowing your purpose, educating, and building communities with Jason BlumerFew encapsulate the title of accounting leader more than this episode’s guest, Jason Blumer. Together, Jason and Stuart discuss the background and success of Thriveal, the network Jason founded to help other entrepreneurial CPA firm owners connect, learn and grow. They also discuss the trend of larger firms acquiring smaller firms, the challenges of growth, why you need to know your strengths and weaknesses, and how you can use that knowledge to define your purpose, lean into it, and help your own firm thrive.Together they discuss The origin of Thriveal (3:40) The importance of resilience an...2021-11-1149 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastBalancing work with family, avoiding burnout, and running a female-only firm, with Kylene O'Connor CarseKylene O'Connor Carse from BWCO CPAs joins the Accounting Leaders Podcast this week to share her story with Stuart. In an honest chat, they discuss the challenges of constantly being busy and how to balance that when you also have a family. Kylene also talks about capacity planning, burnout, running a female-only firm, and even Peloton. Any accountant who has ever felt the pressure of deadlines and an always-growing workload will relate to this episode. Together they discuss: The story of BWCO CPAs and Kylene’s entry to accounting (1:40) Growing up with your clients (5:20) What it mea...2021-11-0431 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastAccounting in rural New Zealand, the talent shortage, and what young accountants need to know, with Marilyn DaviesThis week, Stuart is joined by Marilyn Davies, Director of Tandem Group, an accounting firm founded more than 100 years ago in the Taranaki region of rural New Zealand. Marilyn discusses the impact of COVID-19 on New Zealand businesses, the challenges of finding great staff, advice for the younger generation of accountants, and much more. The impact of COVID-19 in New Zealand, and affects on the supply chain (3:00) Different types of clients and specialities (7:00) The embracement of Xero (10:10) The state of distributed teams versus in-office teams in a post-COVID world (12:40) Battling Zoom meeting exhaustion (14:10) The industries that have suffered a...2021-10-2836 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastThe inside story of GoProposal’s acquisition by Sage, with James AshfordWe're interrupting your podcast feed for a bonus, shorter episode to discuss some breaking industry news. Last week, pricing and onboarding app GoProposal announced that they had been acquired by Sage. To give you the inside story, we brought back one of our earlier guests, the co-founder of GoProposal James Ashford. In this episode, James shares why he made this decision, what it means for GoProposal's customers and the wider profession, what accountants can learn from his M&A experience, and most importantly, what comes next.James and Stuart discuss: Making the decision to sell GoProposal a...2021-10-1823 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastNavigating the crypto and tax world, and the trends you need to know, with Zach McClure and Arthur TellerThis week, Stuart is talking all things cryptocurrency with Arthur Teller and Zac McClure from TokenTax, the leading crypto tax platform and cryptocurrency tax accounting company. Together they discuss a broad range of crypto topics including how this movement is giving the younger generation a way to gain wealth, the global implications, and the trends in cryptocurrency that everyone in the accounting profession should know about. They even provide an answer to Stuart’s question; “what is going to 20x in value in the next two years”! Together they discuss: Bitcoin or Ethereum (1:20) Arthur’s journey toward inv...2021-10-1341 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastWhat success really means, the state of UK accounting, and the strength of community, with Heather TownsendThis week, Stuart is joined by Heather Townsend, founder of The Accountants Millionaires' Club, author of 6 books, and highly-regarded influencer, speaker and coach to accounting firm owners. They explore the intricacies of her career, her capacity to be well prepared, and the growth that she's helped many partners and firms achieve over the years.Together they discuss: How Heather fell into the accounting profession (1:40). Being an educator, taking the complex and making it simple (6:30). Acknowledging that you can’t do everything (9:00). The 3 ways to grow an accounting practice (10:30). Pricing and increasing your fees (12:00). Going after the wrong g...2021-10-0648 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastImproving life for your customers, powering prosperity, and not doing it on your own, with Jorge Olavarrieta from IntuitThis week, Stuart is joined by Vice President of Product Management and Design for Intuit, Jorge Olavarrieta. In a wide-ranging chat, Jorge shares the path that brought him to Intuit, how the business is solving its customer’s biggest problems, and what’s coming next.Together they discuss: Jorge’s education at Texas A&M University (2:30). The path that led him to a company that employs more than 10,000 and brings in $10billion annual revenue, and working under different Intuit leaders and CEOs (14:30). Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, and accepting it as a form of currency (20:40). How marketplaces influence technol...2021-09-3046 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastBeing responsively responsive, adopting technology, and providing expert evidence in court, with Ohran GobrinThis week Stuart is joined by a friend and accounting industry colleague, Ohran Gobrin from Fuller Landau in Canada. Together they discuss: Stuart and Ohran catch up (0:59-2:00). Ohran’s journey from engineering to accounting (2:00-8:20). Being responsibly responsive to a changing environment (8:20-14:03). Rolling out a hybrid model in your firm (14:03-18:48). How Ohran went from living in South Africa to Canada (18:48-22:59). Ohran’s different experiences and roles in the accounting industry (22:59-27:05). Technology adoption in the accounting industry (27:05-32:27). Ohran’s experience providing legal expertise and expert evidence in the Ontario courts (32:27-35:16). What’s on the...2021-09-2343 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastWorking with your dad, creating the ultimate client experience and technologies that the industry needs, with Bernie and Jason AckermanThis week Stuart is joined by the father-son accounting duo: Bernie and Jason Ackerman. Together they discuss: The hunt for the world’s best scrambled eggs (0:55-5:35). Bernie’s career journey and how he got his son, Jason, to join his firm (5:35-8:08). Loyal clients and low turnover is part of the reason why BNA is doing well today (8:08-9:13). When you join your dad’s company, it's in your best interest to upgrade the tech stack (9:13-12:26). Creating the ultimate client experience (12:26-18:28). What technologies and improvements the accounting industry needs (18:28-22:36). The downfalls of the partner...2021-09-1637 min

The Mystical PositivistThe Mystical Positivist - Radio Show #389 - 11SEP21 Podcast: This week on the show we feature a pre-recorded conversation with returning guest Ken McLeod in which we discuss the role of Imagination in spiritual practice, the distinction between the Vertical and Horizontal dimensions of life and the modern struggle to imagine the Vertical dimension, how we might imagine a non-transactional embodiment of spiritual practice, and much more. After learning Tibetan, Ken McLeod translated for his principal teacher, Kalu Rinpoche, and helped to develop Rinpoche’s centers in North America and Europe. In 1985, Kalu Rinpoche authorized Ken to teach and placed him in ch...2021-09-1200 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastThe effect of having a designated motivator, defining the why, and creating an all-star tech stack, with Dawn BrolinThis week Stuart is joined by Connecticut-based CPA and author Dawn Brolin. Together they discuss: How experiences from coaching softball can be utilized in your accounting firm (1:14-8:45). Why you need a designated motivator (8:45-13:20). How to find the motivation (13:20-16:28). The importance of defining the WHY in your work (16:28-24:23). Trends in the industry (24:23-28:39). Dawn’s experience fighting against fraud (28:39-35:40). Innovation in accounting and the operational technology stack (35:40-47:11). Running a virtual-first company, and the opportunities it allows (47:11-49:11). All about Powerful Accountants Inc and their clients (49:11-56:51).2021-09-0857 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastNetworking, the benefits of running a small firm and saying ‘no’, with Gary WoodGary Wood from CRC, a small accounting firm in Missouri, joins Stuart on this week's episode. Together they discuss: The value of conferences, with a little sprinkle of hockey playoff talk (0:53-4:48). The importance of networking with accountants in similar-sized firms (4:48-6:44). Dealing with legislative changes and government resources during COVID-19 (6:44-9:55). Burnout, overworking and saying ‘no’ (9:55-12:12). Having deep, instead of wide, client relationships (12:12-15:29). Client retention and communication (15:29-17:54). Work-life balance (17:54-19:30). The benefits of working for a small firm (19:30-22:55). How does the accounting industry change its recruiting pitch to get young professionals into the i...2021-09-0136 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastHelping clients tell their story, building long-lasting partnerships and automating the accounting industry, with Steph HindsLong-time friend of Stuart, Steph Hinds from Growthwise, joins the podcast to talk about topics from accounting to Australia (and everything in between). Together they discuss: How Steph’s business and clients are handling the impact of COVID-19, how different areas of the world are handling the situation, and how community has been critical during the past 1.5 years (1:32-21:00). The importance of telling your story (21:00-24:45). Loving what you do and who you work with (24:45-26:39). When larger companies come into your town (26:39-31:52). Automating the accounting industry (31:52-41:39). The state of the Australian economy (41:39-53:40).2021-08-2654 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastHiring effective workers, scaling your company and utilizing marketing for firm growth, with David DiNardoOur first Canadian Guest, David DiNardo, joins Stuart on this week's episode of the Accounting Leaders Podcast. Together they discuss: How Envolta and their clients are doing throughout Covid-19 (0:36-4:39). Preventing burnout and focusing on mental health in the never-ending tax season (4:39-8:24). Specializing in a specific vertical/niche (8:24-11:36). The importance of marketing (11:36-20:04). David’s career path to owning a bookkeeping company, plus the lessons he learned along the way (20:40-26:31). Growth and acquisitions (26:31-28:42). Building a performance-based team (28:42-29:57). Cloud-based work allows you to have it all (29:57-30:59). Scaling your company (30:59-32:51). Creating and mai...2021-08-1842 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastCalculated risks and lifetime learning are the keys to success, with Bruce PhillipsThis week Stuart sits down with seasoned CPA and cloud technology advocate, Bruce Phillips from Aprio Cloud. Together they discuss: When traditional accounting was simply accounting (1:58-4:42). Mentorship and advice for the early years of your career (4:42-7:07). The biggest changes in accounting from getting rid of file rooms to cloud accounting (7:07-9:19). Global accounting (9:19-11:06). Relationship building, networking and lifetime learning (11:06-12:42). Owning a smaller firm vs. being part of a large firm (12:42-16:43). Changes in the talent market and how firm’s can meet current and potential employee expectations (16:43-26:43). The different cycles of accounting fun...2021-08-1134 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastMaking a difference through closing deals, selling services and client relationships, with James AshfordIn the second episode of the Accounting Leaders Podcast, Stuart sits down with James Ashford from GoProposal. Together they discuss: His career path from magician to GoProposal, and everything in between (2:12-20:10). What happens when the complex meets the complicated (20:10-25:45). Vertical vs. horizontal software (25:45-29:34). How the caring nature of accountants is their greatest strength and biggest weakness (29:35-33:29). What’s next for accounting industry, GoProposal and James (33:30-45:15).2021-08-0746 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastWhat got us here might not get us there, with Jeremy AllenJeremy Allen, founder of System Six, joins Stuart in the inaugural episode of the Accounting Leaders Podcast.Working for a cloud-based company (2:46-5:00). Small town living (5:00-6:47). How Covid has affected System Six, their clients and the future of the accounting industry (6:47-20:00). Jeremy's career path and the lessons he learned along the way (20:00-26:58). Company growth and acquisition vs. being acquired (26:58-33:32). Company culture and work-life balance (33:33-39:03). Questions that Stuart is asking as he plans the future of Karbon (39:03-45:03).2021-07-2745 min

Accounting Leaders PodcastWelcome to the Accounting Leaders PodcastWelcome to the Accounting Leaders Podcast, a weekly podcast where our host, Stuart McLeod, goes behind the scenes with the worlds top accounting leaders. Each week Stuart will have an open conversation with his guests about anything and everything accounting. Whether you are looking for benchmarks for your firm, want to learn how the best leaders in the world of accounting do their thing or simply want to enjoy some mindless banter between people in your industry, this podcast is for you. So grab a cup of coffee and sit down with Stuart as he dives deep w...2021-07-1501 min

The Mystical PositivistThe Mystical Positivist - Radio Show #378 - 03APR21 Podcast: This week on the show we feature feature a pre-recorded conversation in which Ken McLeod and Jim Wilson return to continue our discussion from several weeks ago. In this installment we go deep on the question allegorical thinking and the modern mind's difficulty with allegory. Only here will you find the subjects of Star Wars, the Borg from Star Trek, Game of Thrones, the function of feeling in allegorical mentation, abiding peace as a consequence of deep practice, and the challenge of describing Tibetan Deity Practice to a Western Mind weaved together in an engaging conversational quartet.2021-04-0400 min

Humans, On RightsChristie McLeod: Advocating for Climate ChangeStuart talks with an emerging human rights activist who is the Founder of the Human Rights Hub Winnipeg. Christie McLeod is currently an articling student at Miller Thompson, a policy advisor at Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty and volunteers with Lawyers for Climate Justice. She is a top 30 under 30 Sustainability Leader. With a focus on Environmental and Indigenous Law, we talk about why it is important to be part of the climate change discussion, how to use your grassroots influence to get the government's attention on climate legislation and why pipelines to transmit oil to market are not required. Recommendations...2021-02-0152 min

The Mystical PositivistThe Mystical Positivist - Radio Show #375 - 30JAN21 Podcast: This week on the show on the show we feature a pre-recorded conversation with two of our favorite guests, Ken McLeod and Jim Wilson. Today we tackle a number of questions that have been bubbling up from the early days of Christianity through to the Reformation and into the modern epic. Topics include Faith versus Works as a path to salvation, what happens when Mythos is projected onto Logos, the distinction between Belief and Faith, how practice depends upon context, the practice of asceticism, and the relationship between allegorical thinking and the opening of the heart. 2021-01-3100 min

The Mystical PositivistThe Mystical Positivist - Radio Show #372 - 28NOV20 Podcast: This week on The Mystical Positivist, we feature a pre-recorded conversation with Zoketsu Norman Fischer and Ken McLeod framed by two key questions. The first is whether mystics or mystically inclined practitioners have responsibilities to society and the World, and if so, what might those responsibilities be. Out of this question comes an extended exploration of what it means to be a mystic, the nature of the world in which we practice, the distinction between direction and goal in spiritual practice, and spiritual practice as learning how to die. The second question is of the...2020-11-2900 min

The Mystical PositivistThe Mystical Positivist - Radio Show #364 - 06JUN20 Podcast: This week we feature a pre-recorded conversation with Hokai Diego Sobol and Tibetan Buddhist teacher Ken McLeod. In this penetrating discussion, we explore the nature of Vajrayana Buddhist practice and its antecedents in the Tantric tradition, the primacy of the teacher-student relationship and the intimacy of spiritual transmission, as well as the body as the foundation for the awakening experience. Hokai Diego Sobol started practice and study of Buddhism in 1985. After 10 years of exploring Buddhist thought and practicing martial arts, while broadly learning from sources Eastern and Western, mainstream...2020-06-0700 min

The Mystical PositivistThe Mystical Positivist - Radio Show #360 - 09MAY20 Podcast: This week on The Mystical Positivist, we feature a pre-recorded conversation with Zoketsu Norman Fischer and Ken McLeod exploring key questions in contemporary Buddhist Dharma, Western spiritual practice in general, and the potential for transformation in multiple directions inherent in the modern crises of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Climate Change. Among the topics considered are how senior spiritual teachers are dealing with the challenges of the current pandemic, the commodification of spiritual technology in the contemporary Western world, and the distinction between seeking results within the horizontal dimension of life versus the cultivation of depth within the...2020-05-1000 min

Man That Can with Lachlan StuartEp. 170 Luke Mcleod — Meditation & Anxiety - How Men Can Implement It Into Their Lives.Message me your 'Takeaways'.In this episode, I caught up with a good mate Luke Mcleod. We chat about how we first connected through LuluLemon and then more about his journey to founding Soulalive and how meditation has been a huge part of his life over the past 10 years. I wanted to have Luke on the show because, for me, he is still relatable as an everyday bloke. Yet has some incredible practices that allow him to control stress & anxiety.Instagram:@luke.mcleod@soulalive_officialwww.soulalive.com.au 2020-04-0950 min