Accounting Flow Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Dawn Brolin’s perspective is clear: profitability and freedom are not mutually exclusive. In fact, one enables the other. The accounting firms that master workflow efficiency, set strategic boundaries, and leverage technology are the ones that thrive financially while enjoying the personal time they deserve. Yet, the path to achieving this equilibrium requires a deliberate shift in mindset, structure, and execution. This episode breaks down the core strategies Brolin sh...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve been burned by a hire who looked amazing on paper but fell flat in execution, you’re not alone. According to Ryan Lazanis, CPA and founder of Future Firm®, almost 1 in 2 new hires fail within the first 18 months. Let that sink in. And it’s not because they don’t know how to do the work; they don’t have the right attitude. This guide is the exact 7-step recruitment process Ryan developed after years of hiring, struggling, learning, and finally building the kind of te...

Send us Fan Mail Growth is thrilling. Your accounting firm is gaining traction, new clients are onboarding, and your team is expanding, and you hit the wall—not the productivity wall, but the security wall. That’s when fear creeps in. One wrong click. One accidental email. One piece of client data was sent to the wrong “John,” and everything you’ve built is at risk. At WorkflowCon 2024, cybersecurity expert and seasoned tax professional Brad Messner dropped some real-world wisdom for firms na...

Send us Fan Mail You didn’t start your business to work 80 hours a week. You didn’t leave your 9-to-5 to be chained to your inbox. So why does growth feel like dragging you away from the life you wanted to build? If you’ve ever wondered how to grow your business without losing yourself, Keila Hill-Trawick of Little Fish Accounting delivered the blueprint at WorkflowCon 2024. Keila’s approach isn’t about hustle. It’s about intention. In this episode, you'll explore her seven-step framewo...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine trying to cook a five-star meal in a kitchen crammed with unused cookware, mismatched utensils, and multiple versions of the same pans. Would you feel calm, focused, and in control, or overwhelmed and inefficient? According to Kellie Parks, CPB, Owner of Calmwaters Accounting, that’s exactly how your tech stack can either make or break your accounting or bookkeeping practice. At WorkflowCon 2024, she shares battle-tested strategy for building a streamlined...