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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This is a podcast that dives deep into the world of email marketing and deliverability, offering expert insights, strategies, and practical tips to help you optimize your email campaigns and maximize your deliverability rates. Join us as we peel back the layers of email marketing, uncovering the latest trends, industry secrets, and best practices to empower you in crafting engaging emails that land in your subscribers' inboxes.
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Episode 149: Creating Work-Life Harmony: Overcoming Overwhelm
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Amy Vetter covers actionable steps you can take to overcome the feeling of overwhelm. Be ready to be open and listen to the messages that arise for you when facing overwhelm to achieve work-life harmony like never before.
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Episode 148: Being One Whole Person: Building Human Resiliency To Be Your Favorite Self Wherever You Are With Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe
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Ready to unlock the secrets of resilience and handle anything life throws your way? Join this episode as Amy Vetter sits down with Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, an award-winning author and scholar, who takes us on an inspiring journey through her life and research. From overcoming personal hardships and a transformative car accident to transitioning fro…
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Episode 147: Seek Out Good People In Your Life And Be That Person To Others With Daniel Lemin
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During this interview, we discussed Daniel's background, upbringing, and career path, including his experiences in show choir, his passion for water, and his shift to business and communications. We delved into his journey in digital communications, the importance of social media for organizations, the value of understanding and connecting with the…
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Episode 146: Innovate And Automate By Nurturing One Person Simultaneously With Michael Mazza
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Before you innovate and automate your business, you should start nurturing people to unlock their potential. During this interview with Michael Mazza, a shareholder at Detweiler, Hershey & Associates, we discussed his career and path to the accounting profession. We focused on his journey to bring his vision to reality by sharing it with his Partne…
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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 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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Gmail released a blog post detailing their new requirements that come into effect next year, let's get into it!By Jesse Hanley
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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 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 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 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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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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In this episode of the podcast, I talk about TLDs and their impact on deliverability. Summary? Don't use vanity (.wtf), ccTLDs (.so) or free TLDs (.tk).By Jesse Hanley
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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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In this episode of the podcast, I talk about an experience I had dealing with SOFTFAIL errors — it cost me thousands! — and how to debug them. I also talk about SPF, DMARC, DKIM and other terms in a simple to understand way.By Jesse Hanley
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In this episode, we discuss the topic of tracking pixels and their implementation in email marketing. The host shares a recent experience where a customer canceled their account because they were not receiving the same performance as their previous tool. Upon investigation, it was found that the customer's emails were too long, causing the tracking…
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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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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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Episode 125: Always Remember What Drives And WHY You Do What You Do With Vickie Hoffman
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Vickie Hoffman, Superintendent of Triad Schools, joins us in this episode to talk about her upbringing in a small rural town and the impact of bullying in school. Being the first daughter of teenage parents, she overcame adversity and poverty and completed her college education. Now, she is achieving her dream of helping other children to avoid exp…
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Episode 124: Create A Positive Environment Where You Appreciate The People Around With Cheryl Taylor
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There is no denying the impact of our environment on the kind of person we become. Often, it is from a positive environment that we are allowed to grow and become successful. This episode’s guest knows this to be true. In today’s show, Amy Vetter sits down with Cheryl Eidinger-Taylor, the President and COO of ERA Key Realty Services. Together, they…
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Episode 123: Be Yourself And Become More Of Yourself With Karine Elsen
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Succeeding in the corporate world is not about letting go of your passions or completely changing your personality. To enjoy genuine success, you must be able to be yourself and become something even bigger than that. In this interview with Karine Elsen, VP of Partner Marketing for Avalara, she discusses her journey from growing up in Belgium to co…
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Episode 122: It Takes A Village: Culture, Teamwork & Your Network Is Key With John Rizzo
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You cannot achieve business success if you do everything on your own. If you truly want to grow a profitable and powerful venture, you need the right people at your side. In this episode, John Rizzo, Managing Partner of RDG+ Partners, tells his story of being an athlete and how his mother’s influence helped him along his career path. He shares gold…
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Episode 121: Find An Activity That Brings You Joy To Bring Your Best Self To Work With Michael Horwitz
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Work is, well, work. It’s hard to feel so positive about waking up early in the morning to perform tasks and hand in deliverables. But being your best self at work actually has its personal benefits. So how can we find the joy or motivation to bring our best selves to work? In this episode, we are joined by Michael Horwitz, Executive Director of BD…
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Episode 120: Being Coachable: What It Takes To Provide And Receive Constructive Feedback With Melissa Pritchard
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We can't know everything about ourselves. Sometimes, it takes others to point out the things we could improve. That is why when constructive feedback, done from the right place, is given, it molds us to become better versions of ourselves. Melissa Pritchard, Senior National Sales Manager for Avalara, has valued this in her life. Growing up as a gym…
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Episode 119: Focus On What You Are Good At: Be Curious And Try New Things With Liz Scott
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One thing that sets many entrepreneurs apart from the crowd is their willingness to try new things. Liz Scott, Owner of Liz Scott Consulting LLC, is one such person. She considers herself a thrill-seeker who never ceased being curious throughout her career. In this interview, she talks about her beginnings in Oklahoma and how she learned to overcom…
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Episode 118: The Learning Process Is All About Curiosity, Hand Raising And Mindset With Liz Armbruester From Avalara
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Change is constant, and management plays a significant role in affecting or influencing shifts in an organization. In this episode, Liz Armbruester, the SVP for Global Compliance at Avalara, joins Amy Vetter to discuss what it takes to innovate from the little things to big initiatives. They also go over what the process of learning is, and how to …
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Episode 117: Look Inside Yourself And Find Your Own Path With Kimberly Reed
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Most of the time, people set their expectations based on one's current situation. They form preconceived notions about your possibilities according to where you are at the moment as if there's nowhere else to go. But with a little bit of confidence and hard work, you can break those limiting beliefs. In this episode, Kimberly Reed tells her story o…
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EP 116: Who You Are When You Begin Is So Far From What You Will Be One With Heather Satterley
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Who you are in the beginning of your life is not who you’ll be in the future. You will change as you grow. Your interests will be different. What you thought was boring as a kid might not be boring anymore. In fact, it might actually be your career. In this episode, Amy Vetter talks to Heather Satterley about her journey from beginning as an actres…
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Episode 115: Work Hard: Nothing Is Unachievable With Sona Akmakjian
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You can thrive in your career without sacrificing big things in your life. You have to remember what’s most important for you, work hard, and focus on your goals in different areas of your life. Join your host Amy Vetter as she sits down for an insightful conversation with the Global Head of Strategic Accounting Partnerships for Avalara, Sona Akmak…
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Episode 114: Intentional Succession: Take It Seriously And Have A Plan With Grace Horvath
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A promotion is both an opportunity and a responsibility. And it is never without challenges. In today’s interview with Grace Horvath, President and CEO of CPAmerica, we discuss what it takes to create an intentional succession plan for leadership. She shares some important tips on transitioning not only yourself but also your replacement, and how c…
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Episode 113: If You Say You Are Going To Do Something, Make It Happen With Lauren Fitch
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Claim that power to attain the goals you have always dreamed of for yourself. You can make it happen as long as you believe in yourself and work harder than ever! Join your host Amy Vetter for an interview with Lauren Fitch, COO of Hannis T. Bourgeois, LLP. In this episode, they discuss her drive and determination to become a lawyer against all odd…
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Episode 112: Have Faith: Walk By Faith And Not By Sight With Angela Collie
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We live in a world full of distractions. Sometimes, while on our way towards our goals, we get sidetracked and see only what's in front, forgetting about what we're working on in the first place. Amy Vetter's guest for this episode tells us the value of having faith, walking by it and not by sight. Amy sits down with Angela Collie, CPA, CEO of AFC …
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Episode 111: You Don't Need To Be Superhuman: Create The Boundaries You Need Between Work And Life With Bonnie Stewart
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In our hustle culture today, setting the boundary between work and life has been increasingly challenging. However, our guest in this episode says, you don’t need to be superhuman! Don’t be so hard on yourself. Amy Vetter interviews the CEO of the Connecticut Society of CPAs, Bonnie Stewart. Together, they discuss the impact Bonnie’s father, family…
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Episode 110: Creating A CAS Plan Means Being Entrepreneurial And Agile With Jodi Bieber & Brian Long
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In today’s business landscape, Client Advisory Services (CAS) is a fast-growing area. But what does it take to create a next-level CAS practice? Today, Brian Long and Jodi Bieber from JC & Company join Amy Vetter to discuss their journey as a practice and developing a new service line, what mindset it takes to create a CAS practice, and how to cont…
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Episode 109: Get Involved And Give Back To Your Community With Jeremy Parsons
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Jeremy Parsons has spent many years as a high school teacher and coach before achieving his childhood dream of becoming a Fair Manager. Today, we interview Jeremy about his family background of volunteerism in the community and how it led to his love of the Fair and creating a career that fulfills him. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and sh…
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Episode 108: You Are One Of Us: Reaching Out And Supporting Others With Mark Koziel
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A big part of leadership involves reaching out and supporting others. We learn this today from Mark Koziel, CPA, CGMA, and President and CEO of Allinial Global. In this episode, he talks about the importance of mentors in his life to help him navigate his career and what he learned from them that he uses as a leader today. When his parents divorced…
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Episode 107: Doing Business Can Be A Retreat: Don't Take Yourself Too Seriously With Sheri Muntean
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When we take ourselves too seriously, we lose the joy of doing business. Amy Vetter welcomes Sheri Muntean, a Certified Public Accountant and Managing Partner of Shamballa Centre. Sheri talks about how doing business can be a retreat because it's a conscious choice. You don't have to be doing what you do, but you choose to do it. And you had your r…
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EP 106: Being A Leader Means Being Open, Honest And Real With James Metzler
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What exactly does being a leader entail? We find out from this interview with James Metzler, CPA, CGMA and founder of the Metzler Advisory Group. James has been coaching and helping emerging leaders and partners to develop the leadership skills they need to be successful in a CPA practice. During this interview, he talks about his journey to becomi…
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Does looking at your calendar make you feel stressed? Are you constantly worried about the number of meetings you have yet to attend? In today’s B3 Break, take two minutes to change your mindset around the word “no.” Amy Vetter is here to help you step back, look at your calendars, and determine the things you should prioritize more. Listen in and …
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