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The FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab FaaSMarketing That Matters: Connecting Fintech with Accounting & CFOIn this episode of The FaaS Evolution, we sit down with Anna Khayet, Founder of Mastermind and Chief Marketing Officer at Padgett, to explore the intersection of fintech, marketing, and the accounting industry.Anna shares her journey from leading marketing at Google Cloud and SoFi to advising top fintech companies like Rho and Ignition. We dive into why marketing is often overlooked in accounting and finance technology, the challenges fintechs face in reaching accountants and CFOs, and how firms can successfully adopt new tools.Powered by GrowthLab Financial
2025-03-1844 minThe FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab FaaSScaling with Intention: Luke Templin on EOS and Working On Your BusinessIn this episode of The FaaS Evolution, Luke Templin shares the transformative power of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) for service-based entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses strategically.
Luke, founder of a2 advisers and CEO of FinDaily.io, breaks down the essential difference between working in the business versus on it, highlighting how EOS helps streamline decision-making, delegation, and scalability.
Tune in for Luke’s insights on common blind spots for entrepreneurs, practical EOS implementation tips, and the importance of building a strong operational foundation to support long-term success.
2024-11-1348 minThe FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab FaaSThe Dreaded Billable Hour w/ Jonathan StarkIn this episode of The FaaS Evolution, host Dan Gertrudes sits down with Jonathan Stark to explore the rise and fall of the billable hour. Jonathan, a former tech professional turned pricing expert, shares his insights on why this traditional pricing model still dominates industries like accounting, despite its drawbacks.
They discuss the impact of the billable hour on client relationships and business growth, why customers are shifting toward value-based pricing, and the challenges firms face in making that change. Jonathan also offers predictions for the future of the billable hour and practical advice for firms considering a...
2024-09-2357 minThe FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab FaaSThe Importance of Banking Relationships in Business and Startups This podcast is produced by GrowthLab Financial, your Finance-as-a-Service Partner.
Today on The FaaS Evolution we have a special guest! Dan Gertrudes is joined by Robert Hughes! Robert works at Citizens bank as a Managing Director and he is also an Angel Investor, LP, and an Advisor to several startups.
In this episode we discuss:
The Importance of Banking Relationships
Importance of strong banking relationships for businesses and startups.
Explanation of why banking relationships are crucial.
Benefits for startups and established businesses.
Examples of...
2024-08-2135 minThe FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab FaaSEntrepreneurial Insights: Driving Innovation in Finance as a ServiceTim Scullion comes to us with a lot of experience and a passion for small businesses. With an understanding of customer needs and a commitment to creating positive relationships. Tim is dedicated to making your customer experience with GrowthLab rewarding.
John's Photography Website:
https://solasight-media.mypixieset.com/
Segment 1: Tim's Entrepreneurial EvolutionSegment 2: Transition to Customer Experience ManagerSegment 3: Importance of Customer Experience Manager in FaaS
2024-03-0636 minThe FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab FaaSBreaking out of the Accounting Perception Box 📦 w/ Roman VillardBreaking out of the Perception Box: Exploring the Dynamic Paths of Accountants Across Different Industries
This week we have a friend on The FaaS Evolution, Roman Villard! Roman is the Founder @ Full Send Finance -- Serving Seed and Series B Startups.
Segment 1: Exploring Full Send
Segment 2: Understanding the Perception of Accountants
Segment 3: The Versatility of Accountancy Roles
Segment 4: Advice and Insights
2024-01-3035 minThe FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab FaaSEmpowering Your People: Insights on People Advisory Services with Will Lopez from GustoWelcoming Will Lopez to this episode of The FaaS Evolution! He's a jack of all trades, Gusto's Chief Ambassador | Creator of People Advisory™ | Host of Between Two Firms | Accountant
Understanding Will Lopez's Role at Gusto
Creation and Evolution of People Advisory Services (PAS)
GrowthLab and the Integration of PAS
The Future of PAS and Its Impact
The #1 key to success in any business is your team. GrowthLab's People Advisory helps maximize your investment in your people. Attract. Retain. Elevate.
Learn more about People Advisory Services
2024-01-0448 min
Behind The LineFlipping Love Languages Upside Down: Caring & ProcessingShow Notes:**Rate & Review Behind the Line on Apple Podcast – here **Picking up on last episode, this episode dives deeper into personal applications of The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman. Today we look at specific ways to apply love languages to meeting personal needs for building yourself up, interrupting tendencies to tear yourself down, and considerations in processing traumatic experiences and high stress exposure. This episode leans heavy on the episode before, so if you missed it go back and start there!Take the Love Languages Quiz here!Episode Ch...
2023-12-2630 minThe FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab FaaSStreamlining 1099 Season: How GrowthLab Navigates with IgnitionWelcome to The FaaS Evolution hosted by GrowthLab FaaS. This podcast is focused on how Finance-as-a-Service is transforming the accounting industry.
The GrowthLab team was able to draft ~200 tax EAs in about 1.5 hours and was able to draft ~220 1099 EAs in about 15 minutes. Compared to last year, the tax EAs took about 1/3 of the time and the 1099 EAs took about 1/4 of the time.
Topics mentioned in this episode:
Understanding the 1099 Season
Utilizing Ignition for Bulk Proposal Sending
Best Practices and Tips for 1099 Season
Check out Ignitions 1099 EA...
2023-12-1946 min
Behind The LineFlipping Love Languages Upside Down: A New Take on a ClassicShow Notes:**Rate & Review Behind the Line on Apple Podcast – here **The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman is one of the go-to books and resources for couples therapists and people seeking to care for each other well. But what if this same principle could go well beyond applications for couples and actually become a staple way that we think about ourselves, our needs, and be used as a tangible tool to build ourselves up and stop tearing ourselves down?? In this episode we are covering the fundamentals of love languages as a concept, an...
2023-12-1222 min
Behind The Line"That's What You Signed Up For": Seeking More Supportive SupportShow Notes:**Rate & Review Behind the Line on Apple Podcast – here ** I recently had a listener reach out and share about an experience where she was sharing that she had suffered a hard critical incident to a close friend, and the friends response was, “well, that’s what you signed up for.” Last episode I offered my rant-y thoughts on the matter and promised to put together a follow-up episode to offer some alternative ways loved ones can offer support and ways that First Responders & Front Line Helpers can communicate your needs to the peopl...
2023-11-2824 min
Behind The Line"That's What You Signed Up For": An Angry Tirade by LindsayShow Notes:**Rate & Review Behind the Line on Apple Podcast – here ** I recently had a listener reach out and share about an experience where she was sharing that she had suffered a hard critical incident to a close friend, and the friends response was, “well, that’s what you signed up for.” …And my response may not have been all the therapeutic, helpful, responsive pieces it could/would/should have been…it may have sounded more like, “just go fuck right off”. Admittedly, perhaps not my kindest response…but not without some reasons, and I’...
2023-11-1425 min
Behind The LineAbove & Beyond with Patrick Greenhill, Law EnforcementShow Notes:**Rate & Review Behind the Line on Apple Podcast – here **Welcome to our final installment of "Above and Beyond", a series through October spotlighting the efforts of 3 amazing helping professionals who have taken their experiences and sought out ways to use their stories to support others in First Response and Front Line work. Today, I am joined by Patrick Greenhill. Among his accomplishments, Sgt. Greenhill was the Program Coordinator for Safe Passages, an initiative that opened the doors of police agencies as access points to substance abuse treatment services and other necessary an...
2023-10-3145 min
Behind The LineAbove & Beyond with Michael Sugrue, retired Law EnforcementShow Notes:**Rate & Review Behind the Line on Apple Podcast – here **Welcome to our second installment of "Above and Beyond", a series through October spotlighting the efforts of 3 amazing helping professionals who have taken their experiences and sought out ways to use their stories to support others in First Response and Front Line work. Today, I am joined by Michael Sugrue, retired law enforcement and co-author of “Relentless Courage: Winning the Battle Against Front Line Trauma”. We talk about the events that led to Michael’s retirement and that inspire his book, co-authored with Sha...
2023-10-1741 minThe FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab FaaSBalancing the Books and Emotions: Promoting Mental Well-Being in the Accounting ProfessionWelcome to Season 2!! In this new season of the FaaS Evolution podcast, we're diving deep into the world of accounting, pulling back the curtain to reveal the challenges that come with running a successful accounting practice.
We understand that there's so much more to accounting than just numbers and spreadsheets. Our mission is to explore what really happens behind the scenes of owning a Finance-as-a-Service firm – the good, the bad, the ugly.
Today's topic is going to be a candid discussion about the unique challenges accountants face, and explore str...
2023-10-0536 min
Behind The LineAbove & Beyond with Nathan Kapler, Retired RCMPShow Notes:**Rate & Review Behind the Line on Apple Podcast – here **We're BACK!!!It has felt like a long but genuinely refreshing break and I am SO excited and grateful to be back in your inbox once again to share about a new season of the Behind the Line podcast, highlighting wellness strategies for hardworking helping professionals. I hope that you have been able to find pockets of calm, joy, silliness and connection over the course of your summertime, and that you and yours are settling into the new rhythms that se...
2023-10-0353 min
The FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab FaaSGrowing Pains: Running a Multifaceted Accounting Business1. It Always Starts with the Economy. 📊📚
Dan Gertrudes and Steven Byler talk about how the economy is impacting GrowthLab and it's peers.
2. Growing Pains! 📈😫
With growth, comes some pain. Here, at GrowthLab, we been struggling with capacity to onboard new clients. What we are doing to improve/ restructure our operations and accounting teams and how does this impact the top of the funnel through our recurring accounting services?
Who is GrowthLab? 👉🏼 About The GL Team🌟
#FaaSEvolution #accounting #podcast #cloudaccounting #FaaS
2023-07-2442 min
Behind The LineWholehearted Helping: Retaining Humanity in Hard Jobs with Dr. Hillary McBrideShow Notes:**Rate & Review Behind the Line on Apple Podcast – here **Have you ever felt like to do your job you are sacrificing parts of your soul? Like you have lost parts of your self and your belief in goodness? Front Line jobs demand a lot and expose you to some of the worst moments for people. Beyond the calls, the lack of support from the systems that “support” you can also undermine any sense of ok-ness. Retaining your sense of humanity and goodness and keeping your wholehearted desire for helping intact can be inc...
2023-06-2749 min
Behind The LineWholehearted Helping: Retaining Humanity in Hard Jobs with Jake KhymShow Notes:**Rate & Review Behind the Line on Apple Podcast – here **Have you ever felt like to do your job you are sacrificing parts of your soul? Like you have lost parts of your self and your belief in goodness? Front Line jobs demand a lot and expose you to some of the worst moments for people. Beyond the calls, the lack of support from the systems that “support” you can also undermine any sense of ok-ness. Retaining your sense of humanity and goodness and keeping your wholehearted desire for helping intact can be incredibly hard. ...
2023-06-201h 02
Behind The LineBlast From The Past: Daring Leadership Part 8Show Notes:We are finishing re-sharing a "Blast from the Past" series that I did back in Season 1 of Behind the Line. It was one of my favourite series and I think really important content for those who may have missed it the first time. The series takes a look at Brené Brown's work in her book, Dare to Lead, and discusses applications to helping professions where it is absolutely IMPERATIVE that we improve leadership and systems, because they are hella broken. I hope you'll share this series with your sphere of influence and that t...
2023-06-1329 min
Behind The LineBlast From The Past: Daring Leadership Part 7Show Notes:We are continuing to re-share a "Blast from the Past" series that I did back in Season 1 of Behind the Line. It was one of my favourite series and I think really important content for those who may have missed it the first time. The series takes a look at Brené Brown's work in her book, Dare to Lead, and discusses applications to helping professions where it is absolutely IMPERATIVE that we improve leadership and systems, because they are hella broken. I hope you'll share this series with your sphere of influence and t...
2023-06-0658 min
Behind The LineBlast From The Past: Daring Leadership Part 6Show Notes:We are continuing to re-share a "Blast from the Past" series that I did back in Season 1 of Behind the Line. It was one of my favourite series and I think really important content for those who may have missed it the first time. The series takes a look at Brené Brown's work in her book, Dare to Lead, and discusses applications to helping professions where it is absolutely IMPERATIVE that we improve leadership and systems, because they are hella broken. I hope you'll share this series with your sphere of influence and that together w...
2023-05-301h 01
The FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab FaaSNot Your Average Podcast about the Same Old Marketing Tips w/ Katie ThomasIn this episode of The FaaS Evolution, Dan Gertrudes is joined by Katie Thomas; a 40 under 40 CPA Practice Advisor recipient, Top 50 Women in Accounting recipient, and the owner of Leaders Online, where they help accounting professionals and B2A (business to an accountant) professionals increase their impact, influence, and income through thought leadership and digital marketing.
They won't be talking about the same old marketing tips, instead they are diving into the unique ways accounting firms can market themselves and why it is important for them to do so.
W...
2023-05-3043 min
Behind The LineBlast From The Past: Daring Leadership Part 5Show Notes:We are continuing to re-share a "Blast from the Past" series that I did back in Season 1 of Behind the Line. It was one of my favourite series and I think really important content for those who may have missed it the first time. The series takes a look at Brené Brown's work in her book, Dare to Lead, and discusses applications to helping professions where it is absolutely IMPERATIVE that we improve leadership and systems, because they are hella broken. I hope you'll share this series with your sphere of influence and that together w...
2023-05-2328 min
Behind The LineBlast From The Past: Daring Leadership Part 4Show Notes:We are continuing to re-share a "Blast from the Past" series that I did back in Season 1 of Behind the Line. It was one of my favourite series and I think really important content for those who may have missed it the first time. The series takes a look at Brené Brown's work in her book, Dare to Lead, and discusses applications to helping professions where it is absolutely IMPERATIVE that we improve leadership and systems, because they are hella broken. I hope you'll share this series with your sphere of influence and t...
2023-05-1628 min
Behind The LineBlast From The Past: Daring Leadership Part 3Show Notes:We are continuing to re-share a "Blast from the Past" series that I did back in Season 1 of Behind the Line. It was one of my favourite series and I think really important content for those who may have missed it the first time. The series takes a look at Brené Brown's work in her book, Dare to Lead, and discusses applications to helping professions where it is absolutely IMPERATIVE that we improve leadership and systems, because they are hella broken. I hope you'll share this series with your sphere of influence and t...
2023-05-0924 min
The FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab FaaSBuilding the FP&A Shop in a FaaS Business👀 What's the difference between an FP&A Shop vs FP&A Services? Systematic vs. Ad Hoc is the difference. 🚀
In this episode Dan & Steve talk about how they got started with providing Financial Planning and Analysis as a service within GrowthLab. With Dans background in the corporate world and Steve starting in the Startup world, they were able to take their individual journeys and create a service within their Finance-as-a-Service firm.
Learn more about our FP&A services: https://www.growthlabfinancial.com/fpa
2023-05-0444 min
Behind The LineBlast From The Past: Daring Leadership Part 2Show Notes:For the next several weeks I am re-sharing a "Blast from the Past" series that I did back in Season 1 of Behind the Line. It was one of my favourite series and I think really important content for those who may have missed it the first time. The series takes a look at Brené Brown's work in her book, Dare to Lead, and discusses applications to helping professions where it is absolutely IMPERATIVE that we improve leadership and systems, because they are hella broken. I hope you'll share this series with your sphere o...
2023-05-0225 min
Behind The LineBlast From The Past: Daring Leadership Part 1Show Notes:For the next several weeks I am re-sharing a "Blast from the Past" series that I did back in Season 1 of Behind the Line. It was one of my favourite series and I think really important content for those who may have missed it the first time. The series takes a look at Brené Brown's work in her book, Dare to Lead, and discusses applications to helping professions where it is absolutely IMPERATIVE that we improve leadership and systems, because they are hella broken. I hope you'll share this series with your sphere o...
2023-04-2519 min
Behind The LineFamily of Front Line Heroes: Jackie & KathyShow Notes:Today we are continuing our new series called “Family of Front Line Heroes” where I get the chance to speak with spouses and adult children of front line helpers who will be sharing about their experiences, the challenges they have faced, the joys associated with supporting someone on the front lines, and the needs they see for both front line helpers and the families that love them. My hope is that all of you listening will also encourage your family members to listen in and connect more together around how the job is serv...
2023-04-181h 03
Behind The LineFamily of Front Line Heroes: Heels & Holster, KristenShow Notes:Today we are continuing our new series called “Family of Front Line Heroes” where I get the chance to speak with spouses and adult children of front line helpers who will be sharing about their experiences, the challenges they have faced, the joys associated with supporting someone on the front lines, and the needs they see for both front line helpers and the families that love them. My hope is that all of you listening will also encourage your family members to listen in and connect more together around how the job is serv...
2023-04-111h 00
The FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab FaaSCustomer Onboarding: Nobody Talks About the Customer ExperienceCustomer Onboarding is both a key to success yet a major stress point in our business.
Dan Gertrudes talks about the importance of customer onboarding for GrowthLab FaaS and some of the ways we elevate the customer experience.
While we strive to give our customers the best experience, the most painful process internally is the process of onboarding a customer. Here's what we've done to make that process a little less painful!
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2023-04-0614 min
Behind The LineFamily of Front Line Heroes: Proud Police Wife, Rebecca LynnShow Notes:Today we are digging in to a new series called “Family of Front Line Heroes” where I get the chance to speak with spouses and adult children of front line helpers who will be sharing about their experiences, the challenges they have faced, the joys associated with supporting someone on the front lines, and the needs they see for both front line helpers and the families that love them. My hope is that all of you listening will also encourage your family members to listen in and connect more together around how the job...
2023-04-041h 08
Behind The LineIn The Thick of It: Small Steps for Quick Wins Part 4Show Notes: I am so glad to have you here and with me today as we wrap up our series on small steps for quick wins. Today I want to share some of the top ways you can use your body to help your brain and support your mental health, wellness and resilience. Your brain and body are an intertwined system. Your brain offers feedback to your body, and likewise, your body offers feedback to your brain. When we know how the brain and body connect with one another, we can use the bo...
2023-03-2819 min
Cloud Cost OptimizationWhat Is FinOps as a Service (FaaS) and Why It’s an Emerging Business SegmentIT’S FaaS AND THE FURIOUSFaaS, or FinOps as a Service, as we know it, is currently an emerging business segment, and it’s emerging really fast. In this episode, Nick and Jason will be discussing how FaaS is truly defined, what its key advantages are, and why it’s an emerging business segment today. Check out and see if FaaS is a good fit for you in this latest episode of Cloud Cost Optimization. WORDS TO OPTIMIZE YOUR DAYJASON: DEFINITION OF FaaS“FaaS or FinOps as a Service...
2023-03-2717 min
The FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab FaaSDitch the Niche -- Why Diversification of your Customer Base is so ImportantIn this episode of The FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab, Dan & Steve talk about why you should #ditchtheniche. They discuss the importance of diversifying your customer base.
3 Areas that Experience Industries Need to Focus on:
1. Capital
2. Customer Experience
3. Labor
2023-03-2325 min
Behind The LineIn The Thick of It: Small Steps for Quick Wins Part 3Show Notes:Continuing our “In the Thick of It: Small Steps for Quick Wins” series, today we are talking about brain building exercises to support resilience.For the purpose of todays episode, I want you to think of your brain like a muscle. Really, like a group of muscles. Each region of your brain performs different jobs to serve your needs, and much like a muscle, the more one region is used, the stronger it gets. I’ve used this example before, but it’s been a long time and I think it...
2023-03-2116 min
Behind The LineIn the Thick of It: Small Steps for Quick Wins Part 2Show Notes:We are coming back to our new series, “In the Thick of It: Small Steps for Quick Wins”. During this series I will be bringing you some of my favourite tools. These are things that are not rocket science, are totally able to be integrated into your life, no matter how crazy and chaotic it is, and that are guaranteed to make a difference if you apply them consistently. I teased this one a bit at the end of last week’s episode, so you might already know that this week we’re t...
2023-03-1415 min
The FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab FaaSThe Evolution of Financial Planning & Analysis w/ Chris ReillyOn this episode of The FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab Financial, Dan Gertrudes is Joined by Chris Reilly to talk all things FP&A, how to be intentional, and how to get started on LinkedIn.
Chris Reilly began his career with FTI Consulting during the Financial Crisis and worked on several high-profile bankruptcies including Lehman Brothers and ResCap. Then, he transitioned to Corporate Finance and Treasury with Hilton Worldwide, and helped build the rating agency model for Hilton’s eventual IPO in 2013. From there, Chris transitioned to Middle-Market Private Equity where he spent the majority of his career befor...
2023-03-0950 min
Behind The LineIn the Thick of It: Small Steps for Quick Wins Part 1Show Notes:During the month of March, we are going to be launching our latest series called “In the Thick of It: Small Steps for Quick Wins”. During this series I will be bringing you some of my favourite tools – things that are not rocket science, are totally able to be integrated into your life, no matter how crazy and chaotic it is, and that are guaranteed to make a difference if you apply them consistently. Today I want to tell you about one of my all time favourite tools – called Opposite Action. Before I...
2023-03-0717 min
Behind The LineNormal People Problems: Crisis Response Clutter Management with Simply Organized for YouShow Notes:As we continue in our “Normal People Problems” series we are diving in to the common challenges of managing a home and the unique and nuanced features of staying organized while working in first response or front line work. I am delighted to be joined by the pair behind Simply Organized For You, Christine & Naddine. These two professional home organizers know their stuff and are sharing their tips for staying on top of things. Check out Simply Organized For You on their website, or go be soothed by their pretty pictures on In...
2023-02-2840 min
Behind The LineNormal People Problems: First Response Finances with Sandy & AlbertShow Notes:As we continue in our “Normal People Problems” series we are diving in to the common challenges of mastering money and the unique and nuanced features of finances while working in first response or front line work. I am honoured to be joined by Sandy Yong, author of The Money Master: What They Don’t Teach You About Wealth & Investing, and her husband, Albert Ho, nurse and author of Checkmate: How to Win The Sales Game in Healthcare. Today we touch on the challenges of saving, maximizing opportunities to build wealth, and bei...
2023-02-211h 01The FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab FaaSHow the Economy will Affect Accounting Firms (Layoffs, Interest Rates, & More)We're Back!!! We took a quick break but we are back, and we have a lot to uncover here on The FaaS Evolution. The economy, tech layoffs, interest rates, & more!!
The FaaS Evolution show is focused on how Finance-as-a-Service is transforming the accounting industry. The podcast is hosted by GrowthLab FaaS, where we interview thought leaders in the industry to ultimately help accountants, CPAs, Bookkeepers, & CFOs move to a FaaS mindset. The hosts are Dan Gertrudes & Steven Byler Cofounders of GrowthLab Faas! Learn More about GrowthLab🚀
2023-02-1424 min
Behind The LineNormal People Problems: Front Line Parenting with KarenShow Notes:As we continue in our “Normal People Problems” series we are diving in to the common challenges of parenting and the unique and nuanced features of parenting while working in first response or front line work. I am thrilled to be joined by one of my favourite people on earth, Karen Peters. Karen is a child and family therapist who specializes in parenting support, and she is bringing the goods!Today we touch on the challenges of shift work, the difficulty of being present at home, the transition from work to home...
2023-02-141h 03
Behind The LineNormal People Problems: Shift Work Nutrition with RainaShow Notes:Today I am joined by Raina Beugelink, a registered dietitian who is luckily (and happily) married to a first responder. She’s worked in private practice for almost ten years in weight management and chronic disease management. She feels incredibly passionate about supporting shift workers and first responders increase their energy and improve their health, as she’s seen firsthand the toll it can take on them and their families. She’s worked with police officers, dispatchers, fire fighters, paramedics, heavy equipment operators, physicians, nurses, and other front-line workers use nutrition strategies to fuel the...
2023-02-0754 min
Behind The LineWhat To Do When You've "Done" The Work: Reconnecting to the WorldShow Notes:We have been talking about how to know when you have “done” the work of healing from trauma and stress-related concerns. We have touched on what to look for to let you know that you are through the thick of it, as well as what comes next to maintain the gains you’ve worked so hard for. Today, we are focusing in on the last major piece of the puzzle that comes when you have done the hard work of healing. To tell you about it, I am going to quote from Judith Herman...
2023-01-3124 min
Behind The LineWhat To Do When You've "Done" The Work: Retain ResilienceShow Notes:Today, I want us to talk about resilience, and how we work at retaining the resilience we have cultivated so that we don’t find ourselves in over our heads again. This piggybacks on what we talked about last week – we can’t know what we need to do for resilience if we can’t see the forest for the trees and know what’s going on for us. Awareness is ALWAYS the first and most important step – everything else works from there. Now, resilience is a word that I find has some cult...
2023-01-2419 min
Behind The LineWhat To Do When You've "Done" The Work: Assess & AdjustShow Notes:The last couple of episodes we established some of the things to look for to help guide you in knowing where you are at in the process of healing. To get here you’ve put in a ton of work, and I’m sure that it has not been easy. But, now what??The primary focus is to stay on top of things and to maintain all you’ve worked so hard to accomplish. How do you do that? Well, this may sound too simple, but the answer is this: assess and ad...
2023-01-1720 min
Behind The LineWhat To Do When You've "Done" The Work: How To Know (Part Two)Show Notes: If you missed the intro to our latest series last week, here’s a quick recap: Based on listener feedback, we received a request to talk about how to know when you’re done the work of trauma processing, and what to do once you have “done” the work of therapy or healing. If you missed last week, you’ll want to be sure to go back and start there as it was part one of a two-part intro around how to know when you’re done the work – and today’s episode follows...
2023-01-1025 min
Behind The LineWhat To Do When You've "Done" The Work: How To Know (Part One)Show Notes:As we kick off this new year, we are also kicking off a new series here on Behind the Line and covering a topic we haven’t tackled before. Back in the fall I put out a question to my followers on social media, and I was so grateful for the thoughtful responses. The question was simply, what would you like to hear about on the podcast? And yes, for those of you who listen but aren’t following me on facebook and Instagram, I do connect there and engage with your questions, feed...
2023-01-0320 min
Behind The LineQuiet in the Chaos: Connection Inward & With OthersShow Notes:We have been look at simplifying and finding genuine meaning in the midst of the chaos of the holiday season. This week we are focusing in on how to connect with our own selves, and how this is a stepping stone to strengthen relationships with others. Don't miss this discussion on immersing ourselves in studying our own internal landscape - it may sound a bit cooky, but it is essential!!Episode Challenge:Sit with the questions outlined in the show: What does your internal landscape look like...
2022-12-2708 min
Behind The LineQuiet in the Chaos: Reflect, Refine, RechargeShow Notes:We have been diving into simplifying and finding genuine meaning in the midst of the chaos of the holiday season. Today we are digging into what we value and looking at how this can evolve and change over time. We are talking about how to reflect on what serves us, as well as what doesn't serve us well; how to refine what we choose to better reflect what serves us meaningfully; and ways to recharge in the midst of it - both passively as well as actively. Episode Challenge:
2022-12-2013 min
Behind The LineQuiet in the Chaos: Values & What Matters MostShow Notes:Last week we opened the conversation of finding quiet in the chaos of the holiday season and working to shape the expectations we allow to have placed on us to be more reflective of who we want to be, what feels important to us and what we choose for ourselves during this season. I shared that our family loves a lot of really meaningful traditions and rituals and I already feel like we are well into them. We have our tree up and decorated, the lights on the house, and this past weekend...
2022-12-1310 minThe FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab FaaSOvercoming Struggles while Maintaining a Positive Attitude Towards Life & Helping Others w/ Josiah MihokOn this episode, of The FaaS Evolution, Daniel is joined by Josiah Mihok. They talk about post traumatic growth and how Josiah was able to #embracethesuck of what he was struggling with.
“I have leadership in my blood. No matter what profession I find myself in, I always end up in a leadership role. It's just who I am. And I take pride in being a leader. Nothing is more gratifying than taking a group of individuals and developing them into an effective team that can complete projects and improve processes for any mission or...
2022-12-0842 min
Behind The LineQuiet in the Chaos: Expectations & SimplifyingShow Notes: December has arrived and we are into that time of year that many people experience as a love/hate relationship. The holiday season can come with a lot for us. There can be a lot of joy and excitement and connection, but there can also be a lot of overwhelm, stress, and grieving. For many who work in First Response and Front Line Work, there are added factors, like being on call or working over the holidays while the rest of the world seems to be allowed to hibernate and enjoy their families b...
2022-12-0611 min
The FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab FaaSQuickBooks Connect, Acquisition, Tax Strategy, & The World Cup ⚽️In this episode, of The FaaS Evolution, Daniel gives his #rawtake about a few things. He talks about his excitement for Quickbooks Connect 🤩, a new GrowthLab Acquisition 👀, how our new Tax Pricing Strategy has been doing 👏🏼, & The World Cup ⚽️🇺🇸🇵🇹!!
💬 Connect with Dan!
2022-11-2918 min
Behind The LineImpacts of Trauma: When the Body Says "No"Show Notes:We have been on a journey this whole month, talking about early indicators to be watchful for and aware of as people who work in higher risk jobs. If you’ve been listening, you’ll know that we’ve been talking about the things that let us know that we are changing, being changed, and that we need to know what to look for so that we can intervene early and catch it before we’ve gone too far down the rabbit hole. We have touched on the heavy hitters – hypervigilance, dissociatio...
2022-11-2922 min
Behind The LineImpacts of Trauma: NumbingShow Notes:Today we are continuing in our series on the impacts of trauma, and we are really trying to focus on the early indicators that alert us that trauma is starting to take a toll. The goal we are working toward is to be able to notice these earlier so we can catch them and intervene earlier and prevent ourselves and others from landing in my office…or worse. Your job as a First Responder or Front Line Worker comes with risks – we know that. It isn’t new information. And no one is better...
2022-11-2224 min
The FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab FaaSHow to be more Tactical with Revenue Operations, People Operations, & Corporate OperationsThis year GrowthLab became more tactical with our business operations.
We doubled down on:
💰Revenue Operations💰
👥People Operations👥
👩🏼💻Corporate Operations🧑🏽💻
In this episode, of The FaaS Evolution, Daniel gives his #rawtake about how GrowthLab became more tactical while planning for the new year. 💬 Connect with Dan!
2022-11-1521 min
Behind The LineImpacts of Trauma: Nightmares & FlashbacksShow Notes:You guys, we are back and talking some more about early indicators for trauma and stress-related injuries that are common to front line workers. We’ve been talking about how important it is to be familiar with what to look for in yourself and those around you, so you can catch things early and ensure your wellness. For your sake, for the sake of the job you love, and for the sake of those who love you. This is crucially important stuff you guys, believe me, I know – because it’s what every client...
2022-11-1524 min
Behind The LineImpacts of Trauma: DissociationShow Notes:We are continuing in a new series around what to look for and be aware of as professionals more exposed and more likely to suffer from things like PTSD and related occupational stress injuries. This comes after so much feedback that I hear about first responders and front line workers getting a lot of lip service advising to be on the lookout and conscientious about the risks for stress-related impacts of the job – but then aren’t given any information or tools to help know what the hell to actually be looking for that...
2022-11-0821 min
Behind The LineImpacts of Trauma: HypervigilanceShow Notes:Since starting this podcast, one of the most frustrating things I hear all too often is that as front line workers you are told to be aware of trauma. To be looking out for PTSD. To be on alert that you are at higher risk for stress-related mental health concerns. …But then never being told WHAT to look for. Not knowing what exactly PTSD looks like, feels like. How to know when there’s a problem, before it’s so bad that you can’t convince yourself to get out of bed and face the...
2022-11-0123 min
Behind The LineSupport & Anchoring (Reclaiming Self Series)Show Notes:We have been talking about alignment for the last few weeks – the way we intentionally align ourselves with the kind of people we want to be. We’ve been talking about how to be the authors of our own stories, rather than bystanders while life writes our story for us. We’ve talked about how to be a scientist and use curiosity, experimentation and learning to craft alignment and tweak it to serve us and our goals for our own lives. Today we are wrapping up our series on reclaiming self, and foc...
2022-10-2522 min
Behind The LineLearning & Adjusting (Reclaiming Self Series)Show Notes:The process of considering alignment and experimentation involves asking questions about what might fill my bank account back up. What feeds my spirit? What brings energy? What replenishes? Or, at minimum, what limits the rate at which I get depleted? Last episode I shared some examples from my own life and what felt noteworthy to me as I shared them was just how small and simple most of them were. Taking a multivitamin, experimenting with when I exercise and what kind of exercise I enjoy most, trying out something silly like c...
2022-10-1821 min
The FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab FaaSWhat to do When Your Employees are NOT HappyAs firm owners, it is so important to make sure your employees are happy. Highly engaged employees make for satisfied Customers (Clients).
In this episode of The FaaS Evolution Dan's Raw Take, Dan talks about GrowthLab's monthly employee surveys and some of the responses that management received.
2022-10-1715 min
Behind The LineExperimentation & Self-Discovering (Reclaiming Self Series)Show Notes:The really cool but often uncomfortable thing about life changes is that they open up an opportunity, a potential, for learning and growth. They tend to push us into a place of HAVING to do something differently, and by extension, learning about ourselves, what fits for us and what doesn’t, and sorting our way through how we either contort ourselves or how we make things contort to fit us. Like I said, it tends to be uncomfortable – because as people we crave routine, stability, predictability, and so on. We like to kn...
2022-10-1126 min
The FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab FaaSThe Importance of Partnership15-minute RAW TAKES podcast focuses on how Finance-as-a-Service is revolutionizing the accounting sector. GrowthLab FaaS hosts the podcast, in which we interview industry thought leaders in order to help accountants, CPAs, Bookkeepers, and CFOs adopt a FaaS attitude.
2022-06-0115 min
The FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab FaaSWhy your Business Should Always Be Scaling15-minute RAW TAKES podcast focuses on how Finance-as-a-Service is revolutionizing the accounting sector. GrowthLab FaaS hosts the podcast, in which we interview industry thought leaders in order to help accountants, CPAs, Bookkeepers, and CFOs adopt a FaaS attitude.
2022-05-2416 min
The FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab FaaSRisks & Opportunities15-minute RAW TAKES podcast focuses on how Finance-as-a-Service is revolutionizing the accounting sector. GrowthLab FaaS hosts the podcast, in which we interview industry thought leaders in order to help accountants, CPAs, Bookkeepers, and CFOs adopt a FaaS attitude.
2022-05-2014 min
The FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab FaaSCustomer Demand vs Company Capacity15-minute RAW TAKES podcast focuses on how Finance-as-a-Service is revolutionizing the accounting sector. GrowthLab FaaS hosts the podcast, in which we interview industry thought leaders in order to help accountants, CPAs, Bookkeepers, and CFOs adopt a FaaS attitude.
2022-05-1820 min
The FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab FaaSWelcome to Dan's Raw Take: A New Segment on The FaaS Evolution15-minute RAW TAKES podcast focuses on how Finance-as-a-Service is revolutionizing the accounting sector. GrowthLab FaaS hosts the podcast, in which we interview industry thought leaders in order to help accountants, CPAs, Bookkeepers, and CFOs adopt a FaaS attitude.
2022-05-1614 min
The FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab FaaSThe Fractional CFO & The Exit Plan w/ Jody GrundenThe guys are back! With a new episode of FaaS Evolution Podcast powered by GrowthLab Financial. This week's episode we address a myriad of Virtual and Fractional CFO based topics and much more with this week’s special guest Accounting visionary Jody Grunden, CEO and co-founder of Summit CPA Group, a distributed company with a non-traditional approach to accounting.
Learn More about GrowthLab here:https://www.growthlabfinancial.com/GrowthlabPodcast
The FaaS Evolution podcast is focused on how Finance-as-a-Service is transforming the accounting industry. The podcast is hosted by GrowthLab FaaS, where we interview thought leaders in...
2022-04-2950 min
The FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab FaaSWhy Automation is the Future of Accounting w/ Chris WilliamsThe guys are back! with a New Episode of FaaS Evolution Podcast. This week we address our recent acquisition of Satterley Consulting and it’s implications as well as exploring automation in accounting, process optimization, “Stickiness” and much more with this week’s special guest Chris Williams of SystemSix, a Cloud-based accounting firm based in the Bay Area
Learn More about GrowthLab here: bit.ly/FaaSEvo
The FaaS Evolution podcast is focused on how Finance-as-a-Service is transforming the accounting industry. The podcast is hosted by GrowthLab FaaS, where we interview thought leaders in the industry to ultim...
2022-04-0749 min
The FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab FaaSHow We Plan to Grow via AcquisitionIn this episode Dan Gertrudes & Steven Byler talk about acquisition of Satterley Business Solutions lead by Heather Satterley. The guys also delve into NoCode LowCode, advancements in QuickBooks and much more.
The FaaS Evolution podcast is focused on how Finance-as-a-Service is transforming the accounting industry. The podcast is hosted by GrowthLab FaaS, where we interview thought leaders in the industry to ultimately help accountants, CPAs, Bookkeepers, & CFOs move to a FaaS mindset.
Learn More about GrowthLab: bit.ly/FaaSEvo
2022-04-0133 min
The FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab FaaSHow Karbon can Benefit Evolving FaaS CompaniesIn today's podcast Dan met with Ian Vacin, the founder and CEO of Karbon. Karbon is a work management platform designed to help accounting firms support their clients. Ian has extensive experience in leading and working with teams for companies such as Intuit, Xero, and now Karbon. He is passionate about the accounting industry and helping firms be successful in the world of remote work.
Learn More about GrowthLab: bit.ly/FaaSEvo
2022-02-0129 min
The FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab FaaSHow Acuity Became a FaaS CompanyKenji Kuramoto is the founder and CEO of Acuity, a modern-day accounting organization created to help small businesses with financial services. Kenji has extensive experience in the accounting industry and currently is a Board Member for The Entrepreneurs Organization, a Founding Venture Partner at NextGen Ventures, and serves on the Xero Partner Advisory Council.
Learn More about GrowthLab: bit.ly/FaaSEvo
2022-01-1939 min
The FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab FaaSHow Cloud Accounting Has Impacted the World of FaaSIn today's podcast Dan met with Blake Oliver, the founder and CEO of Earmark. Blake was one of the first in the industry to embrace cloud accounting and specifically the Xero platform. Blake and I discuss how cloud accounting has impacted the world of FaaS. And how we think FaaS will continue to grow in the future.
Learn More about GrowthLab: bit.ly/FaaSEvo
2022-01-1840 min
The FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab FaaSHow Jirav is at the Forefront of the Evolution of FaaSJoin Dan as he interviews Martin Zych on building Jirav. Martin is the CEO and co-founder of Jirav, an all-in-one FP&A solution for companies who need growth focused business planning software. Martin is experienced in the financial industry and has held roles ranging from a financial analyst to finance director, and has worked with many high-growth tech companies. Martin created Jirav with these positions in mind - seeing the need for affordable, smarter financials for businesses.
Learn More about GrowthLab: bit.ly/FaaSEvo
2022-01-0428 min
The FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab FaaSHow GrowthLab Productizes Finance-as-a-Service (FaaS)In this episode Dan Gertrudes & Steven Byler talk about why GrowthLab is a FaaS company and how they productized their services. The FaaS Evolution podcast is focused on how Finance-as-a-Service is transforming the accounting industry. The podcast is hosted by GrowthLab FaaS, where we interview thought leaders in the industry to ultimately help accountants, CPAs, Bookkeepers, & CFOs move to a FaaS mindset.
Learn More about GrowthLab: bit.ly/FaaSEvo
2021-12-2238 min
The FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab FaaSWelcome to The FaaS EvolutionThe FaaS Evolution show is focused on how Finance-as-a-Service is transforming the accounting industry. The podcast is hosted by GrowthLab FaaS, where we interview thought leaders in the industry to ultimately help accountants, CPAs, Bookkeepers, & CFOs move to a FaaS mindset. In this episode Dan Gertrudes & Steven Byler talk about what FaaS means to them, and why they created this podcast.
Learn More about GrowthLab: bit.ly/FaaSEvo
2021-12-0324 min
FAAS KRAMERBook sales for pensionThis episode is also available as a blog post: https://faaskramer.wordpress.com/2019/07/27/faas-kramer-books-as-a-pension-and-legacy/
2020-07-2702 minFAAS KRAMERA bit of me in allThis episode is also available as a blog post: https://faaskramer.wordpress.com/2020/01/31/faas-kramer-autobiography-writing/
2020-01-3102 minFAAS KRAMERMy favourite murder?This episode is also available as a blog post: https://faaskramer.wordpress.com/2020/01/25/faas-kramer-favourite-murder/
2020-01-2501 minFAAS KRAMERToo much of a good thingThis episode is also available as a blog post: https://faaskramer.wordpress.com/2020/01/05/faas-kramer-overused-words/
2020-01-0502 minFAAS KRAMERMy New Years Eve dinnerThis episode is also available as a blog post: https://faaskramer.wordpress.com/2019/12/27/faas-kramer-my-new-years-eve-dinner-with-celebraties/
2019-12-3001 minFAAS KRAMERA Belgian waffle…This episode is also available as a blog post: https://faaskramer.wordpress.com/2019/11/30/faas-kramer-a-belgian-waffle/
2019-11-3002 minFAAS KRAMERIt’s a jungle out there!This episode is also available as a blog post: https://faaskramer.wordpress.com/2019/11/17/faas-kramer-writing-its-a-jungle-out-there/
2019-11-1703 minFAAS KRAMERWhen is fruit forbidden?This episode is also available as a blog post: https://faaskramer.wordpress.com/2019/09/06/when-is-fruit-forbidden-faas-kramer/
2019-09-0603 minFAAS KRAMERImagination is hard workThis episode is also available as a blog post: https://faaskramer.wordpress.com/2019/12/24/faas-kramer-imagination-is-hard-work/
2019-08-1602 minFAAS KRAMERJudging a book by its coverThis episode is also available as a blog post: https://faaskramer.wordpress.com/2019/08/15/faas-kramer-judging-a-book-by-its-cover/
2019-08-1502 minFAAS KRAMERThe price to payThis episode is also available as a blog post: https://faaskramer.wordpress.com/2019/12/08/faas-kramer-the-price-to-pay-book-read/
2019-08-1202 minFAAS KRAMERWrite the book you wish to readThis episode is also available as a blog post: https://faaskramer.wordpress.com/2019/12/14/faas-kramer-write-the-book-you-wish-to-read/
2019-08-0303 minFAAS KRAMERSecret agentsThis episode is also available as a blog post: https://faaskramer.wordpress.com/2019/08/01/faas-kramer-finding-a-literary-agent/
2019-08-0101 minFAAS KRAMER“You have a wicked mind..!”This episode is also available as a blog post: https://faaskramer.wordpress.com/2019/11/23/faas-kramer-you-have-a-wicked-mind-imagination/
2019-07-1802 minFAAS KRAMERWe are all alike…This episode is also available as a blog post: https://faaskramer.wordpress.com/2019/11/12/faas-kramer-we-are-all-alike-equality/
2019-07-1502 minFAAS KRAMERWhy can’t the world be like Rock Werchter?This episode is also available as a blog post: https://faaskramer.wordpress.com/2019/07/04/faas-kramer-why-cant-the-world-be-like-rock-werchter/
2019-07-0401 minFAAS KRAMERB(u)y the bookThis episode is also available as a blog post: https://faaskramer.wordpress.com/2019/11/06/faas-kramer-by-buy-the-book/
2019-06-1502 minFAAS KRAMER“How is your writing coming along..?”This episode is also available as a blog post: https://faaskramer.wordpress.com/2019/06/14/how-is-the-writing-going-faas-kramer/
2019-06-1401 minFAAS KRAMERDouble DutchThis episode is also available as a blog post: https://faaskramer.wordpress.com/2019/11/02/faas-kramer-double-dutch-nationality/
2019-06-0802 minFAAS KRAMERSex Maniac?This episode is also available as a blog post: https://faaskramer.wordpress.com/2019/10/27/is-faas-kramer-a-sex-maniac/
2019-06-0503 min