Lets Get Radical

Chances are, if you’re an accountant, you need a lawyer. In this episode, we talk with R. Peter Fontaine, founder and managing partner of NewGate Partners, providing legal and risk management services to the accounting industry. Join us as we talk with Peter all about what you need to know about working with an attorney and more!

How do you navigate change, especially when it’s industry-driven? As a leader, what is your responsibility in facilitating that change within your company? Join us during this week’s episode as we talk with leadership coach and consultant Jon Lokhorst about the role of leadership within change management.

How do you put together a great team? What are the latest trends in HR? In this episode, we talk with Mathew Heggem, CEO of Sum Innovation, all about not only finding the right skills and talent in candidates but attracting the best fit for your culture. Join us!

Technology is changing everything, including how financial crime investigations are being conducted. In this episode, we talk with Solon Angel, Chief Strategy Officer of MindBridge all about the impact of artificial intelligence on detecting fraud and other crimes. We'll talk to Solon about the rise of AI, what business owners and CPAs should know right now and what's next. Join us.

It's no secret that technology is changing how we do everything. Even tax. Join us as we talk with Mario Costanz, serial entrepreneur and founder of Happy Tax. We'll talk with Mario about his years of franchising experience and the benefits of that business model, how he came up with the idea of Happy Tax and how it will impact business owners.

It seems like everyone wants to produce content these days, or at the very least, knows they have to. But is it the right kind of content? Content marketing is changing fast and you have to know how to reach your customers in a meaningful way. Join us as we talk with Randy all about the benefits of quizzes and calculators, what they are, and how creating them brings you closer to answering your clients’ most pressing questions.

As a bestselling author, speaker and Life-Elevator, Deborah Hightower motivates others to find their moxie, inspiration and spark to fuel future success. She inspires through storytelling and powerful nuggets of wisdom as she shares the ups and downs of finding the courage to restart from a high school dropout to a trek in the world of blue-collar to being ‘a girl in the boy’s world’ of finance to embarking on her personal life elevation and expansion plan. Join us we talk with Deborah about how she developed her consulting company and how she helps people create a shift in thinking to break through self-imposed boundaries, become profoundly energized even when life seems routine and more. Tune in!

Appraisals, on site sales, live and internet auction services, dealer negotiations, waste disposal and cleaning services. These are just some of the tasks to consider when it’s time to liquidate a loved one’s home. It can be a daunting and emotional experience. Meet Stan Lourie. He helps families with their needs around downsizing and relocation while providing guidance and support throughout the process. We’ll talk to Stan about why he started his business and how he helps his clients through one of the hardest times in life. Join us!

In this episode, we talk with Dan Zifkin, president of Vibrant TV, TV programming that offers you a window to the world. With a free 24/7 live stream, you can catch exclusive, award- winning, globally produced programming previously unseen in the US. We'll talk to Dan about how he got started, trends in media and programming and how you can invest in the company and be part of the fast growing television streaming service. Join us!

Join us as Jody conducts a special one-on-one interview with David Knoch, president of 1st Global at AICPA ENGAGE, all about the five trends impacting the financial services industry. We also talk about FSI Advisory and what you need to know.

It's summer and the kids are home from school! Are you ready? In this episode, we talk with Barb O'Neill, Ed.D, coach, consultant and creator of the Transforming Challenging Behavior Method. We'll talk with Barb about strategies you can use if you are struggling with your children's behavior (especially if you are someone who works from home), PLUS, we'll learn about how Barb went from academia to consultant and what that entailed. Join us!

Tired of planning events that only get a lukewarm reception? What are some of the best ways to lighten the mood at corporate gatherings? John Garrett has the answer to these questions and more. Join us as we talk to the corporate comedian and recovering CPA all about how he built his company and brand with the goals of helping teams break down barriers, foster unity, and strengthen bonds. Join us!

It's no secret the cannabis industry is booming. In this episode, we talk with Celeste Miranda, the founder of The Cannabis Marketing Lab, the first digital marketing agency tailored specifically to serve startups in the legal cannabis industry. We'll talk with Celeste all about how she built out the niche, her business model, what services her clients are asking for and what makes cannabis a unique industry to set up shop. Join us!

What makes a good leader? What happens if you're having an off day? In this episode, we'll talk with Peter Margaritis, CPA, CGMA, an author, blogger, speaker, educator, and humorist, on how to bring your inner superhero to work every day to inspire your teams and achieve goals. Plus, we'll talk about how improv can improve communications and create more positive results in your business. Join us!

Meet Leanne Lai, she’s the owner of not one, but two catering companies based in the San Francisco area. Her specialty niche? Tech companies. We’ll talk to Leanne about Guerilla Catering and its sister company, Kharma Sucre, all about the essential ingredients to feeding innovation and nourishing inspiration! Join us!

What’s it like to take over a business and make it your own? In this episode, we talk with Jill Nelson, owner and operating manager of Hot Diggity! Seattle. We’ll talk with Jill about her experience running several businesses, how she got into her current business of dog walking and pet sitting, and advice she has for other business owners on choosing the right business to buy.

How do you tackle what’s scary in your business and life? When you’re seeking solutions or taking a risk, do you get out of your own way? In this episode, we talk with Judy Clement Wall about how forward motion happens one (tiny, not-too scary) step at a time and why it’s never too late to do what you love. Join us!

Technology is changing the way accountants run their firms and that can impact your business. In this episode, we'll talk with James Helms, design leader at Intuit, all about their new QuickBooks Online Accountant Practice Management solution, a platform that allows accountants to manage their practice and entire portfolio of clients from one location. We'll also talk with James about how the accounting industry is changing and why Intuit continues to build technology for that market. Join us!

What's it like to run a business with your spouse? Marilyn and John Weber have been married for more than 35 years and have been working together (and even sharing an office!) at Deaf Interpreter Services for the last 12 years. In this episode, Marilyn and John will share some tips on how they think running their business together helps keep their relationship stronger than ever. Join us!