The Accounting Edit

The Accounting Edit

The Accounting Edit is where real conversations meet real numbers. Hosted by two women accounting firm owners, we’re pulling back the curtain on what it’s actually like to build a modern accounting practice—while helping small business owners make sense of their finances. Whether you’re a fellow firm owner, a service-based entrepreneur, or just curious about the behind-the-scenes of running a business, you’ll find honest insights, practical advice, and plenty of moments that make you feel like you’re not alone.

  1. 31. Things Nobody Tells You About Being a Woman Business Owner

    2d ago

    31. Things Nobody Tells You About Being a Woman Business Owner

    Leah and Aminder discuss the unique challenges women face in entrepreneurship, focusing on talking about money, managing emotional stress, and building authority over time. This episode offers practical insights and personal experiences to empower women entrepreneurs.   Takeaways ·     Women tend to be conditioned to avoid discussing money, which can hinder confidence. ·     Confidence in talking about money improves with experience and time. ·     Building authority as a woman entrepreneur is a gradual process that involves trusting oneself. ·     Community support is crucial for emotional resilience in entrepreneurship. ·     Women often face societal and internal barriers that require unlearning and confidence-building.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and episode overview 01:01 The importance of talking about money comfortably 02:07 Challenges women face in discussing finances 03:27 Pricing and communicating value confidently 04:55 Overcoming confidence hurdles in sales 07:19 The emotional side of entrepreneurship 10:36 Building authority as a woman takes time 17:28 The ongoing journey of confidence and authority 25:26 Final thoughts and encouragement for women entrepreneurs   Website: TheAccountingEdit.com Aminder's Links Website: sequoia-cpa.com Instagram: @sequoiacpa LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/sequoia-cpa   Leah's Links Website: orca-accounting.com Instagram: @orcaaccounting LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/leahmccool   Keywords: women entrepreneurs, talking about money,emotional resilience, building authority, entrepreneurship challenges

    26 min
  2. 24. Why Most Six Figure Businesses Stay Stuck

    Mar 19

    24. Why Most Six Figure Businesses Stay Stuck

    Why do so many six figure businesses stay stuck? In this episode, Aminder Mann (Sequoia CPA) and Leah McCool(Orca Accounting) break down why growing revenue is not the same as scaling a profitable business. They share the key financial and operational mistakes that keep service-based businesses from reaching seven figures. From poor margins and inconsistent financial reviews toreactive hiring and lack of cash planning, this episode walks through what is really holding businesses back. They also cover what seven figure businesses do differently,including how they approach pricing, profitability, forecasting, and monthly financial decision making. If your business is generating revenue but not translatinginto real profit or growth, this episode will show you what needs to change. Takeaways ·     Revenue without margin awareness keepsbusinesses stuck ·     Expenses growing faster than revenue is a keyred flag ·     No monthly financial review means no realvisibility ·     Hiring and pricing should always tie back toprofitability ·     Discounting erodes margin and limits growth ·     Lack of financial rhythm leads to reactivedecisions ·     Shifting from operator to CEO is required toscale ·     Delegation and systems remove you as thebottleneck ·     Seven figure businesses make intentional, datadriven decisions ·     Growth is built through structure, not justeffort   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Business Growth Challenges 05:07 The Importance of Financial Rhythm 09:21 Shifting Mindsets: From Operator to CEO 13:44 Monthly Financial Reviews and Adjustments   Keywords: business growth, financial management,scaling from 6 to 7 figures, profit margins, financial planning, business strategy   Website: TheAccountingEdit.com Aminder's Links Website: sequoia-cpa.com Instagram: @sequoiacpa LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/sequoia-cpa   Leah's Links Website: orca-accounting.com Instagram: @orcaaccounting LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/leahmccool

    18 min

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The Accounting Edit is where real conversations meet real numbers. Hosted by two women accounting firm owners, we’re pulling back the curtain on what it’s actually like to build a modern accounting practice—while helping small business owners make sense of their finances. Whether you’re a fellow firm owner, a service-based entrepreneur, or just curious about the behind-the-scenes of running a business, you’ll find honest insights, practical advice, and plenty of moments that make you feel like you’re not alone.