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Episodes

  1. How to Run an Accounting Practice aka How to RAAP (feat. Terrell Turner)

    02/02/2024

    How to Run an Accounting Practice aka How to RAAP (feat. Terrell Turner)

    For more Accounting High content, visit the main feed on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube S01E07 - How to Run an Accounting Practice aka How to RAAP (feat. Terrell Turner) Season 1 Episode 7 FACULTY: Terrell Turner CLASS: #VarsityTeam TITLE: S01E07 - How to Run an Accounting Practice aka How to RAAP (feat. Terrell Turner) In this intriguing podcast episode, Scott and Coach Terrell Turner offer listeners a sneak peek into their upcoming book, "How to RAAP." Introduction to the bookTitle RevealThe need for accountants, effects of new technology on the practiceHow to help the clients and advisoryLooking at things differently to get out of the hamster wheel, Profit First modelWhen Scott first proposed value pricingWhen Terrell lived in Germany and the birth of Cartoon NetworkTurboTax taking over and other things pushing old ways out of the practiceWhat does this have to do with rap?People are looking for an accountant that speaks to themLearning from other "rappers" Shout Outs: Genie Whitehouse, Mike Michalowicz, Acuity 00:03:40 Introduction about the book 00:06:00 Title Reveal 00:09:44 The need for accountants, effects of new technology on the practice 00:22:33 How to help the clients and advisory 00:26:48 Looking at things differently to get out of the hamster wheel, Profit First model 00:29:33 When Scott first proposed value pricing 00:33:02 When Terrell lived in Germany and the birth of Cartoon Network 00:34:49 TurboTax taking over and other things pushing old ways out of the practice 00:41:48 What does this have to do with rap? 00:45:08 People are looking for an accountant that speaks to them 00:50:09 Learning from other "rappers"

    56 min
  2. Projects

    01/26/2024

    Projects

    For more Accounting High content, visit the main feed on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Projects Season 1 Episode 6 FACULTY: Nikole “Coach Mack” Mackenzie CLASS: #VarsityTeam TITLE: Projects Scott and Nikole discuss projects in this podcast episode, setting client expectations, the difficulties of value pricing projects, project management strategies, contractors and much more. What is a Project?Setting Expectations for ProjectsValue Pricing ProjectsDealing with the UnknownProject ManagementFiltering ProjectsUsing Contractors for ProjectsPonytails, The Projects, and Xero Projects Shout Outs: 00:03:15 What is a Project? 00:04:14 Setting Expectations for Projects 00:07:37 Value Pricing Projects 00:09:00 Dealing with the Unknown 00:12:40 Project Management 00:16:02 Filtering Projects 00:20:45 Using Contractors for Projects 00:23:33 Ponytails, The Projects, and Xero Projects

    36 min
  3. Partying

    01/19/2024

    Partying

    For more Accounting High content, visit the main feed on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Partying Season 1 Episode 5 FACULTY: Nikole Mackenzie, Kenji Kuramoto CLASS: #VarsityTeam TITLE: Partying In this podcast episode, Scott, Nikole Mackenzie (Coach Mack), and Kenji Kuramoto (Coach K) engage in a discussion about attending conventions. They explore various aspects, including motivations for attending conferences, burner emails, understanding the real ROI from conferences, participation in panels, sharing amusing stories, and their worst conference experiences. The Letter PConferencesWhy Go to Conferences?Burner Emails and Being Sold toThe Real ROIPanelsCrazy StoriesFind your groupWorst Conference Shout Outs: Ryan Lazanis, Heather Smith, Nicole Dunn, Nicole Davis, Steve Vamos, Carrie Goman, Blake Oliver, David Leary, Shelly Lingore, Low Lopez, Justin Hatch, Reach Reporting, The Cloud Accounting Podcast, Hubdoc, Accounting Salon, Engage, Gusto, Ignition [00:02:37] The Letter P [00:04:38] Conferences [00:10:55] Why Go to Conferences? [00:13:55] Burner Emails and Being Sold to [00:18:32] The Real ROI [00:21:25] Panels [00:23:51] Crazy Stories [00:28:35] Find your group [00:31:46] Worst Conference

    40 min
  4. Accounting Culture Club

    01/12/2024

    Accounting Culture Club

    For more Accounting High content, visit the main feed on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Accounting Culture Club Season 1 Episode 4 FACULTY: Marissa Jones, Jacob Schroeder CLASS: #VarsityTeam TITLE: Accounting Culture Club In this podcast episode, Scott engages in a discussion with Marissa Jones and Jacob Schroeder about the intricacies of organizational culture, from its definition to its implications in hiring, client relationships, and fostering a positive work environment. What is Culture?How to Hire for CultureDefining Your Company's CultureChecklists or Not/Style of businessClient Base and Culture/Personality TestsLetting Clients and Staff GoEnvironmentWhat Makes up Culture?AutonomyClosing Arguments  Shout Outs: Karbon

    40 min
  5. Physical Education

    01/05/2024

    Physical Education

    For more Accounting High content, visit the main feed on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Physical Education Season 1 Episode 3 FACULTY: Nikole "Coach Niks" Mackenzie CLASS: #VarsityTeam TITLE: Physical Education In this podcast episode, Scott and Nikole "Coach Niks" Mackenzie, Founder and CEO of Momentum Accounting, discuss PhysEd for accountants. They delve into various topics related to maintaining physical fitness, adapting to work-from-home environments, incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT), time management for staying active, strategies to be a fit accountant, tracking physical activity at the office, fitness stipends, maintaining a healthy diet, and power naps. Humble Beginnings and Entering the Real WorldAdapting to Work at HomeHIIT It! Scott's Style and Teaching PE Finding Time to Stay Active Secret to Being a Fit AccountantTracking Physical Activity at the Office and Fitness StipendsLearning on YouTubeEating RightPortion Control Carb-age and Oil Spills SleepNappingTraveling PrioritiesWrapping Up  Shout Outs: Supple Leopard by Dr. Kelly Starrett, Twyla Verheslt, Les Mills, Kenji Kuramoto

    48 min
  6. (re)Pricing

    12/22/2023

    (re)Pricing

    For more Accounting High content, visit the main feed on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Scott engages in an another informative conversation with Nikole "Coach Niks" Mackenzie, the Founder and CEO of Momentum Accounting. They discuss several crucial aspects of pricing strategies, identifying scope creep, upselling opportunities, profitability, and the impact of clientele shifts on a business's financial dynamics. IntroductionSwitching to Fixed Fee BillingRepricing Due to Scope CreepRepricing vs Check-InsIdentifying Scope Creep Identifying Upsell OpportunitiesScott is Worried about his businessSlow vs Aggressive ChangesQuestioning Ron Baker and Time TrackingProfitabilityKPI'sSelling to Existing ClientsNiching and Decentralized RepricingPricing Based on Client RevenuePrestige PricingWhat Happens When Big Clients Leave  Shout Outs: Brandon Hall, Jason Staats, Untapped by James Ashford, GoProposal Varsity Team is hosted by Scotty "OKR" Scarano, and is a production of Accounting High.

    42 min

  7. 12/15/2023

    Building a Team

    For more Accounting High content, visit the main feed on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube In this episode, Scott interviews Nikole "Coach Niks" Mackenzie, the Founder and CEO of Momentum Accounting. They delve into various topics including staffing, cultural differences in business meetings, software tools like Expensify and Appstream, hiring processes in different countries, using social media for recruitment, transitioning contractors to employees, and the intersection of technology and accounting with platforms like QuickBooks and Xero. Nikole also touches on the idea of using social media as a platform to showcase company culture and attract potential employees. And stay tuned till the end for an accounting rap by your favorite janitor guidance counselor, Scotty OKR. Talking to Expensify Appstream Staffing Numbers and Hate on TwitterHiring In the US and PhilippinesCultural Differences and Business MeetingsBig SwingsChat GPT Accountant?Quickbooks and XeroSocials as a Way to attract employeesTesting Employees? Contractor to Employee, Trial EmployeeSocials and Showing Your CompanyAppstream Rap  Shout Outs: Hubspot, Ignition, Xero, Karbon, Dialpad, Paul Seaton, Jen Hoover, Chad Davis, Summit CPA, James Ashford Varsity Team is hosted by Scotty "OKR" Scarano, and is a production of Accounting High.

    38 min
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