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PM, ID

PM, ID

Written by: Joe McCord @ Pinch Payments
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 PM, ID – Pinch Me, I’m Dreaming is the podcast that brings you the real, raw, and remarkable stories behind the businesses shaping the Pinch Payments ecosystem and beyond. Each episode, we sit down with founders, operators, partners, and the people behind the scenes—those building, running, and scaling SaaS platforms, accounting practices, fintech innovations, and small business services. This isn’t just another business podcast. We go deeper—into the moments that shaped our guests, the challenges they’ve faced, the sparks that fuel them, and the insights they’ve earned the hard way. Whether you're leading a startup, growing a practice, solving payments problems, or just love a good story about grit, growth, and dreaming big—this one’s for you. Welcome to PM, ID. Honest conversations. Unexpected journeys. Real people. Big ideas. Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Kelly Berger: Why ‘Cert IV Isn’t Enough’ — What Bookkeepers Really Need to Succeed

    Kelly Berger: Why ‘Cert IV Isn’t Enough’ — What Bookkeepers Really Need to Succeed
    May 14 2026
    In this episode of Pinch Me, I’m Dreaming, Joe McCord sits down with Kelly Berger to unpack a hard truth: 👉 A Cert IV isn’t enough to succeed as a bookkeeper. With 15+ years in the industry and a community of 8,000+ bookkeepers, Kelly shares what’s really missing from traditional training and why so many struggle in real-world practice. From systems and compliance to burnout, client relationships, and working with accountants, this episode breaks down what it actually takes to run clean books and build a sustainable bookkeeping business. 💡 You’ll learn: • Why most bookkeepers struggle early on • The importance of systems and processes • How to work better with accountants • Where AI fits into bookkeeping • What small businesses should expect from a bookkeeper
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    44 mins
  • Trent McLaren, Founder of Vinyl on Unlocking Hidden Revenue in Your Firm Using AI

    Trent McLaren, Founder of Vinyl on Unlocking Hidden Revenue in Your Firm Using AI
    Apr 30 2026
    Joe sits down with Trent McLaren to unpack how AI is transforming accounting, bookkeeping, and modern business workflows. From uncovering missed revenue in client conversations to analysing hours of meetings in seconds, Trent shares how AI is moving beyond automation into real decision-making support. This episode explores the future of accounting tech, smarter workflows, and how advisors can stay ahead in an AI-driven world.
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    43 mins
  • The Accounting Industry Has a Problem (And No One’s Fixing It)

    The Accounting Industry Has a Problem (And No One’s Fixing It)
    Apr 16 2026
    What does it really take to leave a stable corporate career and build something of your own? In this episode, Shaye Thyer shares her journey from traditional accounting firms to leading transformation at BDO, working inside global tech at Intuit, and ultimately starting her own business. Along the way, she opens up about risk, confidence, motherhood, and the realities of building a business. This isn’t just a career story it’s a conversation about impact. Shaye Thyer dives into the disconnect between what the accounting industry says and what it actually does, why smaller firms are often overlooked, and the massive opportunity sitting within women-led businesses in Australia. You’ll also hear how technology (including AI) is reshaping how modern advisors operate, and why the future belongs to those willing to rethink “the way things have always been done.” If you’re an accountant, advisor, or business owner looking to challenge the status quo, this one’s for you.
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    56 mins
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