Best Sustainablecareer Podcasts (2024)

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Elevating Your Brand Through Story 29:46

8d ago29:46

29:46

On Episode 41 of CPA Life, rejoin host John Randolph for part two of his conversation with Jeff Bartsch of Story Greenlight, as they delve deeper into the significance of storytelling within the accounting industry. Learn about the impact of crafting authentic narratives about you and your firm, and discover the benefits of being personal and inten…

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Transformative Storytelling: Guiding Your Narrative 31:37

17d ago31:37

31:37

Jeff Bartsch began his career in Hollywood before founding Story Greenlight, where he coaches CPA firms on how best to present the story of who they are. He joins John Randolph on Episode 40 of CPA Life, part one of a two part episode, to discuss how accounting professionals can differentiate themselves through communication and thought leadership,…

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Reimagine Your Firm: Leading Through Challenges 32:16

30d ago32:16

32:16

John Randolph resumes his conversation with Jason Blumer of Thriveal and Blumer CPAs on Episode 39 of CPA Life. Continuing their focus on strategies for firm growth, they tackle the complex problem of team management in the modern, often remote-based accounting world, stressing that leadership comes from the relationship leaders have with their cha…

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Embracing Transformation: Intentional Leadership 26:42

1M ago26:42

26:42

Jason Blumer, CEO of Blumer CPAs and Thriveal, joins John Randolph for part one of their conversation on Episode 38 of CPA Life. Discussing his journey of building a sustainable CPA firm and the importance of intentional leadership, Jason explains that the entire concept behind Thriveal is that he made a lot of mistakes and had a lot of wrong ideas…

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Create True Culture and Watch Your Firm Excel 32:58

2M ago32:58

32:58

Jennifer Wilson of ConvergenceCoaching returns for part 2 of her conversation with John Randolph on Episode 37 of CPA Life. She delves into the intricacies of employee motivation, hiring practices, and compensation in CPA firms, and they discuss the vital role culture plays in everything a firm does, from hiring, to acquisitions, to turnover. Jen h…

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Paving the Way for the Accounting Pipeline 33:57

2M ago33:57

33:57

John Randolph welcomes Jennifer Wilson to a two part conversation starting with CPA Life episode 36. Jennifer discusses her journey from BDO to founding ConvergenceCoaching, her deep history of driving technological innovation in business and accounting, and her understanding of the evolution of and challenges within the accounting industry. With a…

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The Need for Progressive Vision 32:31

2M ago32:31

32:31

Host John Randolph continues his conversation with David Hartley on Episode 35 of CPA Life. They delve into ditching billable hours in favor of value billing, the potential for AI to vastly improve efficiency within CPA firms, and the importance of recruiting the next generation through values that appeal to them. Innovation is a key focus accordin…

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Steering Your Firm's Ship: Future Transitions 33:38

3M ago33:38

33:38

David Hartley joined Anders CPAs + Advisors when they were looking to establish an Advisory practice, demonstrating how even a large firm can “steer its ship” in an active, anticipatory way. David talks to John Randolph on Episode 34 of CPA Life in part 1 of their two part conversation about the strategic planning and growth of the Advisory practic…

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Framing Your Narrative: Building the Best Firm You Can 37:03

3M ago37:03

37:03

In Part 2 of this special CPA Life episode, John Randolph returns as the guest to talk to producer Justin Grant about many of the key concepts in talent acquisition and advisory that CPA firms simply don’t know that they don’t know. John explains this as the basis behind his Talent + Advisory model, which integrates value-based pricing, strategic d…

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Taking a Look Back at Season 1 41:45

4M ago41:45

41:45

The tables are turned as CPA Life producer Justin Grant takes the role of host to interview John Randolph, founder and principal of Benaiah Consulting Group—not just your regular host!—on Episode 32. John delves into his history in the recruiting and accounting space and the lessons he’s learned from his vast and diverse experience: the importance …

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The Intersection of Tech and Faith: True Firm Leadership 46:53

4M ago46:53

46:53

Marcus Mire is the founder of Mire Group CPAs and the host of the Make It Count podcast. He joins John Randolph for Episode 31 of CPA Life to discuss the impact of cloud accounting on his accounting practice, the effect of COVID-19 on firm operations, and more. Marcus shares his advice for new firm owners and talks about the growth and core values …

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Leading the Way on Non-Traditional Management 29:45

5M ago29:45

29:45

John Randolph finishes his conversation with Accounting Today Top 100 influencer Randy Crabtree on Episode 30 of CPA Life, where they discuss non-traditional leadership in remote, but also in-office culture, the importance of building relationships, and of making your people understand you care about them as human beings. They both into the financi…

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Caring for Your People: Creating a Culture 33:33

5M ago33:33

33:33

Randy Crabtree is an Accounting Today Top 100 Influencer, the co-founder of Tri-Merit Specialty Tax, and the host of The Unique CPA podcast. On part one of a two part conversation, he joins John Randolph on Episode 29 of CPA Life to talk about the benefits of a niche focus within a firm and the good that comes from being intentional in creating a p…

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Beyond Billable Hours: Building the Future 27:49

6M ago27:49

27:49

Mike Payne of BOSS Advisors rejoins host John Randolph for part two of their conversation about building a modern CPA firm on Episode 28 of CPA Life. They pick up on their discussion of how BOSS is breaking the traditional firm mold through a subscription-based pricing model, prioritizing employees over billable hours, and more. Mike details practi…

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Lessons from a Maverick: Finding a Better Way 27:06

6M ago27:06

27:06

Mike Payne, founder and CEO of BOSS Advisors, had an atypical path into his career as he holds both a CPA license and is a member of the State Bar of Arizona. On Episode 27 of CPA Life, Mike talks to John Randolph about his unique educational journey, and his experience working at a Big Four firm, before striking out on his own. Mike had a number o…

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How to Drive Value for Both Clients and Employees 27:25

7M ago27:25

27:25

Episode 26 is the second of a two part episode of CPA Life, and Henry Huie rejoins John Randolph to talk about his new firm and its subscription model where clients pay for ongoing advice rather than billable hours. A focus on building deeper client relationships puts the value in “value billing,” and empowers clients to ask for the help they need …

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The Method Behind the Madness of Launching a Firm 27:59

7M ago27:59

27:59

In another two part special episode of CPA Life, John Randolph interviews Henry Huie about his journey from working long hours at top 25 firms to opening his own practice, Chrome Accounting, in October, 2023. Henry shares some of the lessons he’s already learned, like thorough planning, having enough savings so you need not take on undesirable clie…

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Rewind: Triple Digit Growth and No Turnover 32:01

8M ago32:01

32:01

Episode 24 is a CPA Life Rewind, where we look back on a topic relevant to the accounting world right now. Today, having just gotten through another fall busy season, we feature John Randolph's conversation with John Mark Prewitt, Managing Member at Cohesion Companies, which he founded over a decade ago. John Mark's experience in the Big Four led h…

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A New Model for Accounting: Flexible Solutions 47:53

8M ago47:53

47:53

Tired of endless 80-hour weeks? Chris Vanover, President and Chief Auditor at AuditClub, talks to John Randolph about AuditClub’s subscription model which aims to give firms flexible access to audit experts on demand. Listen in to learn how AuditClub’s transparent bonus system and sustainable four-day workweek attracts top talent while prioritizing…

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Leveraging Tech and Advisory to Build the Firm of the Future 39:51

9M ago39:51

39:51

Donny Shimamoto, CEO of IntraPrise TechKnowlogies, is a thought leader in public accounting who is transforming the industry through his focus on technology, people, and culture. On Episode 22 of CPA Life, Donny talks to John Randolph about how firms can address the staffing crisis through demand management, outsourcing, and automation. He also sha…

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One CPA’s Campaign to Make Accounting Fun 53:34

9M ago53:34

53:34

Yuri Kapilovich started #thefunCPA movement to change the stale, grueling culture of public accounting. On Episode 21 of CPA Life, he talks to John Randolph about his journey through seven different firms, including time spent in the Big Four, until he finally settled on starting his own firm, with a focus on a better work-life balance. Yuri unders…

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The Value of Understanding What Clients Want 38:09

10M ago38:09

38:09

Host John Randolph continues his thought-provoking conversation with Geraldine Carter about transforming accounting firms on Episode 20 of CPA Life. Geraldine stresses the importance of understanding what clients truly value, explaining that all too often, clients don’t actually understand the product you’re selling them. She also takes issue with …

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Working Smarter, Not Harder 41:03

10M ago41:03

41:03

Geraldine Carter’s background in engineering and adventure travel informs her gusto and skill for identifying and solving problems, and her experience in founding her own business led her to realize the challenges many CPAs face as business owners themselves. She talks to John Randolph on part 1 of this two-part episode of CPA Life about those chal…

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Building a Remote Accounting Firm from the Ground Up 46:53

11M ago46:53

46:53

Zane Stevens co-founded Protea Financial, an accounting firm focused on the wine industry, and it was remote from the beginning. He talks to John Randolph on Episode 18 of CPA Life about how this allowed him to treat employees like adults and provide flexibility in their roles. He also emphasizes the benefits of niche focus, arguing that firms that…

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From Startup to Scale-Up: Achieving Sustainable Growth 47:10

11M ago47:10

47:10

Shannon Badger, co-founder of Badger CPA, joins John Randolph on Episode 17 of CPA Life. A fast-growing accounting firm founded in 2015, Badger has been recognized as one of the best firms to work for by Accounting Today and as one of the fastest growing businesses by Inc. Shannon discusses how they have achieved this rapid growth while prioritizin…

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Relationship Building and the Keys to Success in Accounting 48:24

12M ago48:24

48:24

Michael Meihaus, founder of Meihaus CPA, returns to CPA Life for episode two of this special series. John Randolph picks back up on Michael’s social media post of the 16 things he wishes he’d known when he started his accounting career, and Michael talks more about the lessons he learned from founding his own firm after ten years in public accounti…

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Advice and Perspectives for Firm Leaders 58:35

12M ago58:35

58:35

Michael Meihaus started Meihaus CPA in 2022. He had many motivations, but a particularly unpleasant experience with a client where his wellbeing was pitted against the client’s dollars was among the major reasons. In part one of this special two part episode of CPA Life, Michael talks to John Randolph about the insights he's gained in his ten years…

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SALT: A Big Opportunity 46:42

1y ago46:42

46:42

Tram Le took a unique path to becoming an accounting professional, passing up an opportunity to play tennis professionally and becoming an attorney along the way. On Episode 14 of CPA Life, she tells John Randolph more about TaxOps, where she serves as State and Local Tax Manager and the theme of a different approach to accounting continues. SALT i…

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A Total Shake-Up in Accounting 49:47

1y ago49:47

49:47

John Briggs had his first taste of Big Four accounting life while he was still in college, and he immediately saw so many ways in which the traditional firm model didn’t work. On Episode 13 of CPA Life, he discusses how this and other experiences made him set out to create a distinctive, human-focused firm by founding Incite Tax. An advocate of sci…

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When the Same Old Ways Just Don't Work Anymore 37:54

1y ago37:54

37:54

This special two-part episode of CPA Life concludes with Amber Setter of Conscious Public Accountants rejoining John Randolph to delve back into their wide-ranging and insightful conversation. They focus on changes that need to happen and breaks that need to occur from the “old ways” of doing things, covering the integration of remote working into …

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Becoming Better Through Coaching 42:16

1y ago42:16

42:16

Amber Setter of Conscious Public Accountants started out her career in public accounting, and as time passed, she noticed more and more things that needed fixing in the profession. Currently serving as Chief Enlightenment Officer and Executive Leadership Coach, she talks about the importance of coaching in the profession, the benefits it conveys, a…

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How to Avoid Falling into the Same Trap 49:52

1y ago49:52

49:52

When Marcus Dillon of Dillon Business Advisors first branched out from his career, which included a stint with a Big Four firm, he realized that he had “recreated the monster” that sucked away all his time and energy in his new venture. Because his goal had been to take control of his life by doing things differently as a business owner, he took st…

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The Struggle to Attract and Retain Top Talent with Paul Scholz 35:25

1y ago35:25

35:25

O&S CPAs continues to build on a quarter-century legacy to create a culture that has allowed them to be recognized as a Best Firm to Work For on a national, regional and local basis. Their outside-the-box thinking has allowed them to continue to grow – and sustain that growth – with very little turnover and a firm culture that embraces employee ind…

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From Humble Beginnings to What's Your “And?” with John Garrett 40:11

1y ago40:11

40:11

What's Your “And?” That's more than just a question, it truly is what fuels you and gives you the passion to do what it is that you do each day of your life. While many people try to be defined by the title on their business card, Corporate Culture Catalyst and Award-Winning Author John Garrett started his career as a Big 4 auditor, but what truly …

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Recognition as a Top Firm with Kyle Bryant 35:59

1+ y ago35:59

35:59

What happens when a couple of guys who spent time at a traditional public accounting firm get together over a few beers to discuss what frustrates them about their jobs? How about the birth of a new-breed CPA firm, Market Street Partners, that has been recognized in recent years by Accounting Today, Inside Public Accounting and the Chattanooga Time…

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Helping Others Achieve Success with Mark Stovel 46:18

1+ y ago46:18

46:18

After building and selling his fully remote CPA firm in less than four years, Mark Stovel has taken his lessons learned and has spent the last year creating a new project – CPA Firm Accelerator – a consulting firm focused on teaching others how to do the same thing. Mark brings a fresh perspective to many of the challenges facing today's public acc…

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Better than “Good Enough” with Jeff Trapp 38:20

1+ y ago38:20

38:20

Jeff Trapp has built The Tax Planning Pros into one of the new-breed advisory/consulting firms that continue to grow and scoop up market share in the ever-growing tax planning, consulting and advisory space that most traditional CPA firms have failed to capture. With a focus on putting SMBs in the R/E space in a position to limit their tax exposure…

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Shaking Up the Industry with Chase Birky 41:58

1+ y ago41:58

41:58

The century-old CPA firm partnership model has not changed since, well, the beginning of time –until now! Chase Birky lived through that seriously broken model, and in 2015 took the first step to challenge conventional wisdom and build out a fully distributed workforce through Dark Horse CPAs that puts the power of growth, service delivery, and wor…

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Triple Digit Growth and No Turnover with John Mark Prewitt 35:16

1+ y ago35:16

35:16

Originally built as a "traditional" CPA firm, Cohesion Companies, led by Managing Member John Mark Prewitt, has morphed into a leading Business Advisory and Client Accounting Services firm that, oh by the way, also handles complex tax planning, consulting and strategy issues for their clients. This simple flip has contributed to a 150% growth in th…

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One of the Best Firm Cultures Nationwide with Carrie Bradshaw 41:19

1+ y ago41:19

41:19

In 2017, Carrie Bradshaw was sitting in a partnership role with a successful, well-establish Austin-based CPA firm. The only problem was that Carrie continued asking herself the question any innovator consistently asks - "Is There A Better Way?" Her answer was a wholehearted YES! Links: CD Bradshaw & Associates website…

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Real Employee Engagement with Tim Petrey 42:22

1+ y ago42:22

42:22

Not Your Father's Bean Counters! This is a perfect way to describe what Tim Petrey and his leadership team have built over the last decade. Based in Youngstown, OH, HD Davis has been recognized several times as one of Accounting Today's Best Firms to Work For in the country and was recently named the #1 Best Firm for Women in the Country. Links: HD…

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