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The 15 Hour Accounting (Erica’s free ebook)

Savannah Reynolds | Branch and Vine Accounting, LLC | Facebook | Instagram

Savannah Reynolds shares her journey from a corporate controller role to starting her own firm. She discusses the challenges of balancing motherhood, career, and entrepreneurship, as well as the lessons learned from her experiences. Savannah Reynolds discusses her experience transitioning from corporate accounting to running her own accounting firm, the challenges of setting pricing and finding the right clients, the impact of working from home on work-life balance, and the value of flexibility and autonomy in her new role.

Chapters

00:00 Career Transition and Corporate Dissatisfaction

07:30 Maternity Leave and Business Setup

14:37 Service Offerings and Client Engagement

20:08 Monthly Clients and Disjointed Work

25:21 Unwinding Corporate Habits

32:06 Learning and Experimentation

38:24 Career Transition and Encouragement

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Geraldine Carter

Michelle Weinstein

Logan George | High Peak Accounting | LinkedIn

The conversation covers Logan George's journey from being an employee to becoming a business owner, including the challenges and growth experienced in the first year of business. It explores his transition to entrepreneurship, merging and partnering with a firm, and the process of purchasing a tax practice. Additionally, it delves into the experiences and lessons learned during the first year of business and the subsequent growth. The conversation delves into the challenges of making tough business decisions, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and balance as key motivations. It also explores the natural human desire for growth and progress, even in a state of contentment.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

05:07 Growth and Merger

11:01 Financial Considerations

17:09 Business Growth and Transition

22:28 Revenue and Workload Management

29:27 Motivation and Enjoyment of Work

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Erica Goode | LinkedIn

Season 1: "Starting Stories" aims to highlight the experiences of accountants who started their own firms, emphasizing the possibility of success without sacrificing personal life. Erica Goode shares her journey and the intentional, life-first approach to accounting firm ownership, promising diverse and transparent conversations with guests.

Takeaways

• Accounting firm owners can build successful careers without sacrificing their personal lives.
• The podcast aims to showcase the stories of everyday accountants who started their own firms.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Starting Stories

06:13 Intentional Living in the Accounting Industry

Content ID Code: CKKC2DILY76LPKKU