Reconcile This!

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Great accounting starts with the numbers. Great conversations go beyond them. Welcome to Reconcile This!—the podcast for bookkeepers, accounting professionals, and curious business minds ready to challenge assumptions, explore fresh ideas, and move forward with confidence. Join host Amy Lewis, Certified Professional Bookkeeper, for candid conversations with industry leaders, inspiring entrepreneurs, and experts who bring new perspectives to the profession. From building a thriving practice and navigating technology to strengthening client relationships and finding your own version of success, each episode brings real stories, practical insights, and ideas you can put to work. Whether you're starting out, growing your business, or ready to rethink what's next, this is your space to learn, grow, and succeed. New episodes every other Friday. Listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on YouTube. Reconcile This! is a CPB Canada podcast, presented by founding sponsor Payworks and developed and produced by The Davis Media Company Inc.

Episodes

  1. 11h ago

    Episode 2: The Science of Human Connection & Overcoming Isolation with Dr. Miriam Kirmayer

    Episode Overview In Episode 2 of Reconcile This!, host Amy Lewis, CPB, sits down with clinical psychologist and connection expert Dr. Miriam Kirmayer to explore why human connection is foundational to our personal well-being and professional success. In a digitally hyper-connected world where chronic loneliness poses severe health risks, Dr. Kirmayer breaks down the difference between network size and connection quality. She offers actionable, science-backed strategies for accounting and bookkeeping professionals to overcome stress-induced withdrawal, set healthy boundaries with clients, and intentionally build deeper, more meaningful relationships across every area of life.  Key Takeaways Quality Over Quantity: The health benefits of social connection depend on the depth and reciprocity of your relationships—not the size of your network or follower count. The "Arrival Fallacy" of Connection: Putting off social connections until work stress decreases or your to-do list is cleared leads to isolation; relationships must be prioritized as foundational rather than viewed as a reward. Overcoming the "Liking Gap": Research shows people routinely underestimate how much others like them, enjoy their company, and appreciate unexpected reach-outs or check-ins. "Stacking" Social Fitness: Combining connection with existing daily routines (like calling a friend during a morning commute or running errands together) makes maintaining relationships effortless and sustainable. Authentic Client Boundaries: True professional trust doesn't require over-sharing or rigid isolation; balancing authentic vulnerability with clear intentions creates strong, healthy client and team relationships. This Episode Brought To You By: Payworks This episode of Reconcile This! is presented by Payworks. Payworks helps businesses, and the bookkeepers who support them, simplify payroll, time and attendance, and HR with solutions built and serviced in Canada. Payworks supports CPB Canada in bringing practical conversations, real insights, and fresh perspectives to accounting professionals across the country. The Payworks Partner Program is designed for bookkeepers includes incentives, client discounts and dedicated service. Reconcile This! listeners receive up to $500 off setup fees with Payworks across their full suite of services. To learn more about Payworks, explore partnership opportunities, or access this special offer, visit payworks.ca/reconcilethis. Resources & Links: Learn more about the CPB Canada → cpbcan.ca Learn more about Dr. Miriam Kirmayer → miriamkirmayer.com Learn more about Payworks → payworks.ca/reconcilethis  Follow CPB Canada on Social Media: LinkedIn | Facebook |Instagram | YouTube   Subscribe to CPB Canada Communications → Subscription Link

  2. Oct 15

    Episode 1: Building a Sustainable Firm & the Pod System with Andrew Seguin, CPB

    Episode Overview In the inaugural episode of RECONCILE THIS!, host Amy Lewis, CPB, sits down with Andrew Seguin, CPB, founder of Seguin Financial, to explore what it really takes to grow a modern accounting and bookkeeping firm. Andrew shares his nine-year journey from a solo practitioner aiming to replace his salary to leading a thriving remote team of 15. He breaks down the operational systems that transformed his practice,including his game-changing "pod system" for client management, how he uses tech tests and Loom videos to build a human-centric hiring process, and why tracking effective hourly rates is the key to creating a true four-day workweek without burning out. Learn more about Andrew Seguin, CPB, Founder of Seguin Financial  Key Takeaways The Pod System for Scaling: Structuring your team into junior-senior pairs creates built-in redundancy, clear career progression, and allows firm owners to step back from being the operational bottleneck. Respectful Tech-Driven Hiring: Modernizing the interview process with technical skills assessments, accompanied by personalized video walkthroughs, ensures high technical standards while maintaining an empathetic candidate experience. AI as a Safety Net, Not a Replacement: Utilizing custom AI checklists and automated pre-month-end tools provides a secondary pair of eyes for team members on off days without sacrificing human judgment. Data-Driven Work-Life Balance: Implementing time-tracking focused on Effective Hourly Rates (EHR) rather than micromanagement enables sustainable profitability and a successful four-day workweek. Defining "Better" Over "Bigger": True firm growth isn't just about headcount or revenue, it's about aligning business goals with personal sustainability, firm culture, and the courage to set healthy scope boundaries. This Episode Brought To You By: Payworks This episode of Reconcile This! is presented by Payworks. Payworks helps businesses, and the bookkeepers who support them, simplify payroll, time and attendance, and HR with solutions built and serviced in Canada. Payworks supports CPB Canada in bringing practical conversations, real insights, and fresh perspectives to accounting professionals across the country. The Payworks Partner Program is designed for bookkeepers includes incentives, client discounts and dedicated service. Reconcile This! listeners receive up to $500 off setup fees with Payworks across their full suite of services. To learn more about Payworks, explore partnership opportunities, or access this special offer, visit payworks.ca/reconcilethis. Resources & Links: Learn more about the CPB Canada → cpbcan.ca Learn more about Andrew Seguin, Seguin Financial → seguinfinancial.ca Learn more about Payworks → payworks.ca/reconcilethis  Follow CPB Canada on Social Media: LinkedIn | Facebook |Instagram | YouTube   Subscribe to CPB Canada Communications → Subscription Link

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Great accounting starts with the numbers. Great conversations go beyond them. Welcome to Reconcile This!—the podcast for bookkeepers, accounting professionals, and curious business minds ready to challenge assumptions, explore fresh ideas, and move forward with confidence. Join host Amy Lewis, Certified Professional Bookkeeper, for candid conversations with industry leaders, inspiring entrepreneurs, and experts who bring new perspectives to the profession. From building a thriving practice and navigating technology to strengthening client relationships and finding your own version of success, each episode brings real stories, practical insights, and ideas you can put to work. Whether you're starting out, growing your business, or ready to rethink what's next, this is your space to learn, grow, and succeed. New episodes every other Friday. Listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on YouTube. Reconcile This! is a CPB Canada podcast, presented by founding sponsor Payworks and developed and produced by The Davis Media Company Inc.

Information

  • Creator
    CPB Canada
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026
  • Show Website
    Reconcile This!

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