Give a gift to yourself each week during this podcast to go on a self journey and explore the internal beliefs that drive your patterns and habits that can show up in ways that prevent you from what you want most in your life, whether at work or at home. During this podcast, Amy Vetter, a CPA, Yogi & Technologist, and the author of Business, Balance and Bliss, will explore how we can break from these beliefs with her guests that are leaders in business, health & wellness, mindfulness, spirit ...
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Branch Out is a leading professional growth podcast hosted by Alex Drost, founder of Connection Builders. It is your ultimate source for actionable insights to take your career to the next level. Each episode, Alex interviews thought leaders from the accounting, legal, and other consulting professions, who share their unique insights and real-life lessons learned throughout their careers.
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Episode 145: Workplace Transformation Is Not An "Elongated Harvest", It Takes Time And Patience With Chet Buchman
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Workplace transformation is not an 'elongated harvest' — it takes time and patience. In this compelling episode, we sit down with Chet Buchman, the Managing Partner of Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Lloyd LLC. Growing up in a small agricultural town with fewer than 500 people, Chet’s journey to leading a flourishing firm in Wichita, Kansas, is a testamen…
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Episode 144: Being Good To Becoming Elite In Selling Takes Practice And A Process With Paul Caffrey
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Being good at selling may be great, but becoming elite in selling is much better! Like many entrepreneurs, you also wanted to achieve an elite status in your field. In today's episode, Paul M. Caffrey, Co-Author of The Work Before The Work, shares his journey from being a scientist to a top salesperson. We learn how to use the scientific process du…
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Episode 143: No Limits: Uncover That "Thing" You Do That Is SUPER Extraordinary! With Jeff Gibbard
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What does it take to live a life with no limits? The answer is lies in tuning in to the thing that makes you unique, your potential greatest contribution to the world – your superpower. In this episode, we interview Jeff Gibbard, the Author of The Lovable Leader, a professional speaker, and the founder of several companies including Super Productiv…
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Episode 142: Let Your Geek Flag Fly: Find What You Love To "Nerd Out" On With Martin Zych, Jirav
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Forget everything you think you know about productivity hacks. Today, we're diving deep into the unexpected habits of wildly successful people with Martin Zych, Founder and Chief Customer Experience Officer for Jirav. From weird sleep schedules to unconventional workspace setups, get ready to discover the surprising secrets that could unleash your …
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Episode 141: Your Past Does Not Dictate Your Future With Ford Saeks
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Your past does not dictate your future. It is for you to decide which pieces fit in your journey and which ones to let go. Amy Vetter interviews Ford Saeks, CEO of Prime Concepts Group, Inc. During the interview, they discuss Ford’s journey from foster care to being a serial entrepreneur. They uncover the belief systems he found no longer served hi…
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Episode 140: The Path Of Observation To Understand Who You Truly Are With Sofie de Vreese
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Seize ownership of your life, prioritize what truly matters to you, and bravely embark on the journey that may initially seem daunting—because it's that very first step that paves the way to a more gratifying existence. In this compelling episode, Sofie de Vreese, Head of Strategy and Partnerships for APAC at Expensify, unveils her odyssey of self-…
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Episode 139: Resilience, Grit & Communication Can Get You Through the Ups & Downs with Sarah Acton from BILL
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Resilience, grit, and communication are your pillars to get through the greatest tribulation you will face, especially in business. Taking those pillars in your business will make a great difference in running it and making sure it succeeds. In this episode, Sarah Acton, the Chief Marketing Officer at BILL, shares the lessons she learned from her c…
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Episode 309 Raqs Sharqi Dancing with Amira
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Greetings from The Bronx,Amira is a dancer who practices Raqs Sharqi, an Egyptian dancing style popularized during the Golden Age of Egyptian cinema. The dance is done at haflas (parties), weddings, restaurants, and there is even a version performed as a form of resistance. We spoke about Amira's entry into the world of Raqs Sharqi, the history of …
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Episode 138: Remain Optimistic: Be a Multiplier and Focus on Progress with Linda Wedul
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To succeed, embrace optimism, focus on progress, and be a multiplier of strengths. Celebrate small victories, collaborate relentlessly, and believe in the glass being half full. We have Linda Wedul, CEO of the Minnesota Society of CPAs, here to talk about resilience, leadership, and adapting to uncertainty. She shares her journey from growing up on…
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Episode 308 Living on a Barge in Brooklyn with David Sharps
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David Sharps is the owner of the Lehigh Valley No. 79 Barge and the president of the Waterfront Museum in Red Hook, Brooklyn. David has lived on the barge since the 1980s when it first docked in Red Hook. The ship itself has a long history that we explore in this episode. It currently serves as a museum, performance space, and David's home. David l…
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Episode 307 Brooklyn's Ghost Streams with Eymund Diegel
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Eymund Diegel is an urban planner specialized in the mapping and analysis of changing urban, rural, and natural habitat systems. Over the past several years he has been mapping Brooklyn's "ghost streams" - sites where streams and waterways existed in Brooklyn's original ecological zones and now live under asphalt and development. His work is center…
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Episode 137: In Between It All Is The "Imagination Gap" With David Barrett CEO Of Expensify
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Computer programmers may have the best ideas in their minds, but they are worthless if they cannot communicate them clearly to other people. David Barrett, CEO of Expensify, joins Amy Vetter to share how to cross the imagination gap by being an excellent communicator both verbally and on paper. He looks back on falling in love with computer program…
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Episode 136: Live A Life Of Gratitude And Abundance With Roger Knecht
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What does it look like when you live a life of gratitude and abundance? In this interview with Roger Knecht, President of Universal Accounting Center, we discuss his humble upbringing and how he always appreciated what he had without envy of others. This trait has helped him as a leader and father to ensure he is always grateful and trusting of the…
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Episode 135: Feeling It Out Versus Figuring It Out With Amy Eliza Wong
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Most people from all walks of life tend to be dissatisfied and question the life they're leading, keeping them from living with profound happiness. That hole in their lives should be filled to help them find the path toward Living on Purpose. In this interview, Amy Eliza Wong, a Conversational Intelligence Expert, discusses her journey of being awa…
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Episode 306 Canon in Drag with Artist Tirtzah Bassel
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Tirtzah Bassel is a visual artist based out of Brooklyn, New York. She has gained worldwide praise for her series Canon in Drag - a series of paintings in the style of iconic artworks – subverts the authority of canonical images through gender flipping and altered narratives. We met at her studio in the Brooklyn Army Terminal to talk about her life…
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Episode 134: During The Learning Process: Stay Low Before Reaching High With Lindsay Wheeler
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Success isn't about how high you climb; it's about how well you balance the ascent with the life you love. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Lindsay Wheeler, Strategic Sales Director at BILL and a passionate advocate for work-life balance. Lindsay shares her pivotal experiences, from her early days learning to navigate the complexities of …
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Episode 305 Rumrunners, Axe Murder, and Plum Island Tales with Amy Kasuga Folk
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Greetings from Southold, New York!Amy Kasuga Folk is a writer, researcher, Southold town historian, and the manager of collections for the Oysterponds Historical Society, as well as the manager of collections for the Southold Historical Society. We spoke about her many research topics: Plum Island, Rumrunning on Long Island during Prohibition, menh…
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Ask, Listen, Act: Enhancing Your Client Experience - Alyson Fieldman
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According to research, one in seven clients has an unvoiced complaint. Do you know how your clients feel about your firm's service? In today’s episode, Alyson Fieldman, founder of Rockit Results, an independent consulting firm specializing in strategic marketing for high-growth professional services firms, shares her expertise in client experience …
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Episode 304 Divine Design with Artist Elke Reva Sudin
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Elke Reva Sudin is an artist living in Brooklyn, New York. She garnered much attention from her Hipsters and Hassids series in which she juxtaposed two seemingly different cultures in Williamsburg, Brooklyn but in turn showed their similarities. We spoke about not only this project, but the full breadth of her work, her business Drawing Booth, her …
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Episode 133: Trust The Process To Be Ready For Your Next Opportunity With Zach Greenwald
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There will always be new things to learn in life and new chances to level up yourself. In order to grab that next opportunity, you have to regularly practice, hone your craft, and improve yourself. In this episode, Amy Vetter interviews Zach Greenwald from Expensify. Together, they discuss how training to be a pro hockey player when he was younger …
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Episode 303 The Land Of Dirt And Dreams with Photographer Travis Tanay
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Travis Tanay is a photographer from Farmingville, New Jersey. His subjects include beautiful portraiture, unique and unusual characters, and scenes from around his hometown in New Jersey. Travis recently published his first photo zine, The Land of Dirt and Dreams, which features the array of interesting characters and wares found at the Collingwood…
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Disconnect to Connect: Transforming Your Workplace and Your Life - Amy Vetter
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Does it ever feel as if your life has become mechanical or routine? Do you find that it’s becoming more and more difficult to find success in your career? This is the episode for you! Today, we speak with keynote speaker, CPA, yogi, technologist, TEDx speaker, Breaking Beliefs Podcast host, and CEO of the B3 Method Institute, Amy Vetter, who guides…
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Episode 132: Disconnect To Connect: Tap Into The Power Within You To Create The Life You Desire
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Amy Vetter reads from her new book, Disconnect to Connect: Tap Into the Power Within You to Create the Life You Desire. For the Official Audiobook release, Amy has a free gift to listeners of the first chapter. Have you found yourself receiving similar feedback in each job you have? With each boss you report to? With friends? With those you love? I…
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Episode 131: Get In Your "Zone" Of Leadership: Envision What Doesn't Exist with Allan Koltin
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Interview with Allan Koltin, CEO of the Koltin Consulting Group. In this episode, we discuss how he learned relationship building and got into his zone of leadership by watching his parents, who worked in hospitality and real estate industries. He breaks down the skills needed to achieve the success he has had through his childhood, being the numbe…
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Strategic Growth for Professional Services Firms - Gale Crosley
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Strategic growth is about more than just growth for growth’s sake. It’s about identifying the most efficient path for profitability and sustainability and then pursuing it. Our guest today, Gale Crosley, is a Strategic Growth and Innovation Consultant who has helped countless growth-oriented CPA and Accounting firms overcome barriers and achieve hi…
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Episode 302 The Nomadic Healer with Sara Tara
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Greetings from Samaipata, Bolivia!I met Sara Tara at a night market in Samaipata, Bolivia, where she was selling her artwork. Sara is a long-term solo traveler who is trained in multiple therapeutic practices. We had a great talk at Cafe 1900 where we discussed her experiences while traveling, the joys and struggles of being a nomad, different ther…
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Episode 130: Leading With Significance: Be Intentional To Help Others With Joey Havens
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What will elevate your team’s performance that goes unparalleled against others? Today, Joey Havens, a Managing Partner of Strategic Growth at HORNE, shares the importance of the lessons he learned from his parents of work ethic and faith that have been the backbone of his success as a leader. He shares his insights, failures, and growth from his e…
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The Power of Professional Empathy - Bruce Ditman
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Give credit and take blame; this is Bruce Ditman’s golden rule of leadership. In today’s episode, he shares his story of how he went from selling television advertising to Chief Marketing Officer at Marcum LLP, a $700 million dollar CPA & accounting firm, then later to the founder of Chief Seconds. Bruce has never had one day of formal marketing ed…
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Episode 301 Eating Well in Bolivia with Chef Juan Pablo Gumiel Castro
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Greetings from Sucre, Bolivia!Juan Pablo Gumiel Castro is the head chef and founder of Proyecto Nativa, a gastronomy restaurant in Sucre, Bolivia. He is joined by chef Kevin Caballero Ananda who helps to provide English translation, and my partner, Leslie, who also provides translations. In this episode we talk about growing up in Bolivia, food cul…
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Episode 300 Exploring The Bolivian Salt Flats with Elvis Bolivar Viluyo
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Greetings from Uyuni, Bolivia!Elvis Bolivar Viluyo is a guide and mountaineer from Tarija, Bolivia. I met Elvis while I was exploring the Southwest of Bolivia by Jeep. The Bolivian Southwest is home to the Bolivian Salt Flats, several lagoons, mountains, desert landscapes, natural hot springs, geysers, and unearthly rock formations. In this convers…
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Episode 129: The Costanza Experiment: Do The Opposite Of Your Instincts With Anuradha Muralidharan
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The belief systems passed down from generation to generation can become a critical factor in your success. Today, Anuradha Muralidharan, Chief Operating Officer of Expensify, shares that belief system about women and how she works around it to drive them to succeed. Her instincts weren’t going where she wanted to be, so Anu introduced the Constanza…
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The Nexus of Creativity and Entrepreneurship - Scott Scarano
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Unexpected connections exist all around us; we just have to be open to them. One such connection that many listeners may find surprising is the link between music and accounting. Our guest today, Scott Scarano, has always had a passion for both these disciplines. He describes accounting as the language of business and music as the language of life.…
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Greetings from Bolivia!I'm on the road in Bolivia for the first six weeks of the summer. This is a mini-episode about my experiences on both the Peruvian and Bolivian sides of Lake Titicaca. Follow along this summer for some solo episodes about the places I visit within Bolivia. More from TVTV:https://linktr.ee/thevoyagesoftimvetter…
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The Value of Thought Leadership - Elana Margulies Snyderman
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Elana Margulies-Snyderman is a director and thought leadership expert at EisnerAmper, a global audit and tax firm with offices worldwide and throughout the US. She hosts two podcast series, one dedicated to financial services and the other focusing on private equity deal-making. She also contributes to the firm's content management by maintaining a…
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Successful Cross-Selling in Professional Services Firms - Timothy Keith
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Today we are joined by Timothy Keith, the CEO and Founder of Propense.ai, an AI cross-selling platform that helps professional services firms grow more efficiently and holistically. Tim shares his unique career path that helped build his expertise in the professional services industry, starting with his experience in CRM implementation at a large-s…
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Episode 128: Redefining Boredom As Gaining Patience With Scott Scarano
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In this day and age of hustling, boredom is seen as a plateau that runs counter against success. But what if we reframe our mindset towards feeling bored with our careers and see it as a moment to explore ourselves without all the rush and bustle of this competitive world? Redefining boredom in this episode is Scott Scarano. Scott is the Founder of…
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Strategic Marketing for Private Equity and Deal Advisors - Jack Vawdrey
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The private equity and deal advisor landscape is currently ablaze with fierce competition, reaching unprecedented heights and continuously expanding. Professional service providers working in the sector must showcase their unparalleled expertise, captivating the attention of target companies. Joining us today to help navigate the intricacies of bui…
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Episode 127: More Is Not Necessarily Better: Accept Life As It Is With Allen Lloyd
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True strength lies in embracing the realities of life, for it is through accepting life as it is that we find the power to overcome and grow. In this episode, we sit down with Allen Lloyd, Exec Dir of the Montana Society of CPAs, for a heartfelt conversation. Discover how his humble upbringing in a small town instilled in him the power of accepting…
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Episode 126: The 20% You Love To Do: Find The Deeper Appreciation Of Your Work With Daniel Hood
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We’re never going to love 100% of what we do today. A lot of us have dream careers, but for one reason or another, it what you may have expected may not be exactly what you get. But if you could identify just 20% of what you do that you really love, then that’s all it takes to set you up for a purposeful life and career. This powerful message is br…
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The Power of Brand Recognition - Mike Jones
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Creating a remarkable brand is not a task for the faint of heart. It requires unwavering authenticity, a fierce dedication to values, and an unrelenting commitment to purpose. Mike Jones, the CEO and Managing Partner of Resound, truly believes in these principles. With an unbridled passion for every client, he leads Resound’s vision, strategy, and …
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Giving Emotions a Seat at the Table - Denise Logan
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Selling your business is not just a transaction. It is a period of transition filled with unexpected highs and lows. After exiting her own legal practice and watching a close friend struggle with the sale of his company, global keynote speaker and bestselling author, Denise Logan realized that business owners need emotional support for this process…
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Episode 298 The Ancient Mariner Phillip Giambri
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Greetings from St. Marks Place!Phillip Giambri has lived one hundred lives. Known as the "Ancient Mariner," Phillip is a product of the streets of South Philadelphia, he obtained his deviant perspective on life listening to Jean Shepherd on WOR radio back in the '50s. Fleeing Philly at seventeen, he served in the US Navy Submarine Force, has been a…
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Episode 297 Banned Books with Joseph Dunnigan
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Greetings from Tallinn, Estonia!Joseph Dunnigan is the founder of the Banned Books Museum in Tallinn. The museum preserves banned, censored, and burned books from around the world. Visitors can pick up and read the physical copies of the books and learn about each book's history. Joseph and I met at his museum to talk about the museum's history, Jo…
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Episode 296 Estonian Rapper Tommyboy
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Greetings from Tallinn, Estonia!Tommyboy is a legend in the Estonian hiphop scene. Born in Parnu, Estonia, he has been living and performing in Tallinn for the past three decades. We spoke about his career in music, the rap scene in Tallinn, culture in Estonia, and much more. Check out Tommyboy:https://www.facebook.com/TommyboyEST/https://tommyboy2…
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Empowering CPAs to Build and Scale Profitable Practices - Chase Birky
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Small and aspiring CPA firms face several formidable challenges. From workload management to technology implementation and expanding their professional expertise, they will likely spend a disproportionate amount of time and energy on things other than building their book of business and serving clients. To solve this problem, today’s guest started …
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Episode 295 The Home That's an Art Museum with Estonian Artist Flo Kasearu
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Greetings from Tallinn, Estonia!Flo Kasearu is an artist who lives and works in Tallinn, Estonia at the Flo Kasearu House Museum. Flo transformed her home into an interactive monument to her body of work. Though trained as a painter, she often uses performative arts and video as her artistic mediums. I met Flo at her fascinating home museum to talk…
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Episode 294 Shoegazing in Helsinki with Mia Keurulainen
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Greetings from Helsinki, Finland!Mia Keurulainen is a singer from Helsinki, Finland. In the 90s, Mia sang for the band The Pansies, who went on to find national and international success. Mia currently sings for the indie band Treemer, as well as her solo project Waver. We spoke about her early days of playing music in the Pansies, music culture in…
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Episode 293 Helsinki Chef Sasu Laukkonen
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Greetings from snowy Helsinki, Finland!Chef Sasu Laukkonen is one of Finland's most talented and accomplished chefs. We met at his restaurant, Ora, during a snowstorm, to talk about his career as a chef, food culture in Finland, his kinship with incredible chefs from around the world, and much more. Check out Sasu Laukkonen: https://www.instagram.c…
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Essential Skills for Business Development Success - Alex Egan
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A big part of business development is communication; selling yourself or someone else, building relationships, making a pitch, and so on. As a professional, you should build up the skillset to truly be able to articulate what value, skills, and experience you (or your group) have. Today, we are joined by Alex Egan, a director at Kaufman Rossin, a f…
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Finding Passion in the Work You Do – Randy Crabtree
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Sometimes, a job that was initially fulfilling begins to feel less meaningful over time. Luckily, there are several strategies you can follow to help you reignite your passion for the work that you already do or even redefine your role around what gets you excited! Today, we are joined by Randy Crabtree, speaker, writer, co-founder, and partner of …
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