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Have you wondered what it takes to thrive in the accounting industry? Or how the experts established their successful careers? Learn from industry experts with Canopy. 

In each episode of the Practice Success Podcast, Canopy takes a deep dive with accounting professionals, exploring their career trajectory, extracting advice for firms, and discussing the latest trending topics.


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In this episode of Canopy’s Practice Success Podcast, Davis Bell, CEO of Canopy, interviews Botkeeper CEO Enrico Palmerino. They discuss Enrico’s journey from tackling accounting challenges as an entrepreneur to founding Botkeeper, a platform automating bookkeeping through AI.
Hannah Smolinski, founder of Clara CFO Group, shares insights on scaling small businesses through smart financial strategies. She discusses the benefits of fractional CFO services, overcoming hiring challenges, and adapting to industry changes.
Dominic Piscopo, founder of Big 4 Transparency, discusses his efforts to promote salary transparency in the accounting industry. He shares insights on addressing wage stagnation, the shift toward better work-life balance, and the importance of modernizing workflows to retain talent and improve profitability in accounting firms.
In this episode of “Canopy Practice Success,”Michelle Weinstein, founder of The Abundant Accountant, shares her insights on how accounting, tax, and bookkeeping firm owners can break free from the grind of feeling undervalued and underpaid.She discusses how shifting to a mindset of abundance and confidently charging what they’re worth can lead to a more successful and fulfilling practice. Michelle emphasizes the importance of detaching from the emotional side of selling to focus on building s...
Andrew Lassise, founder of Tech for Accountants, shares his journey from entering the financial planning world during the 2009 recession to transitioning into IT and tech consulting for accountants. He discusses the importance of a robust tech stack that can scale with business growth.
Jessie Williams, an experienced accountant and Canopy user, covers the importance of setting boundaries in the accounting profession, to maintain good mental health. This episode discusses the challenges of balancing professional and personal life, especially in a high-pressure profession like accounting, where long hours and client demands can lead to burnout. Jessie shares her journey from working in large firms to creating a practice that prioritizes well-being, offering practical advice o...
Katie Thomas discusses the specific challenges accountants face in marketing, such as the importance of trust, differentiation, and targeted branding. She provides practical advice on managing a brand, a solid referral strategy, and how to balance short-term wins with long-term brand building.
Glenn Harper and Julie Smith discuss transforming their traditional CPA firm into a modern, advisory-focused business by optimizing processes, leveraging technology, and defining clear client profiles.
In this episode of the Practice Success Podcast, Lera Kooper, co-owner of Accountability Services, discusses transitioning from traditional to strategic accounting, emphasizing proactive planning, advisory services, and innovative business strategies. She shares her journey and insights on building a successful firm focused on long-term client goals.
Randy Johnston, executive vice president of K2 Enterprises, sits down with Canopy to discuss his 30+ years in accounting and technology. In the episode Randy discusses the need for keeping up on accounting trends, why it's important for accounting firms to identify who they are and what they do, and why technology is crucial to running and efficient firm.
In this episode, Ben Richmond, the U.S. Country Manager for Xero talks about the benefits of shifting your accounting firm to the cloud. He also delves into the difference between working on your business instead of for it, the positives of outsourcing, and how accountants are crucial to the future of business.
In this episode of Canopy's Practice Success podcast, Liz Scott discusses the critical aspects of technology in accounting. She draws an analogy between selecting tech apps and shopping for shoes to emphasize the need for careful selection to ensure they meet the firm's needs. The conversation covers the evolving role of accountants as technology advisors and the significance of managing a tech stack effectively. Scott advocates for a thoughtful approach to technology, highlighting its impact...
Terrell Turner, co-founder of TLTurner Group and co-host of the Things Your Accountant Isn't Telling You Podcast, shares tips for building a firm from scratch, how to find your niche, and unique ways to create success.
Dawn Brolin, CEO of Powerful Accounting provides valuable insights into achieving success and work-life balance in the accounting profession. She encourages accountants to prioritize mindset, set boundaries, embrace technology, and cultivate relationships with clients for long-term success.
Nancy McClelland, CPA & Owner of The Dancing Accountant discusses how she balances her love for dance, her passion for her profession, and her commitment to creating a caring and supportive workplace. It explores the opportunities and challenges presented by AI in accounting, showcasing Nancy's enthusiasm for embracing technology while also prioritizing the human element.
Elizabeth Manso, President and Founder of Brigade shares how her firm bravely embraced technological transformation, relationship-building and client engagement. She discusses the strategies that allowed her team to successfully implement remote work practices, all while maintaining a robust team dynamic.
Stephen Smith, CPA is the founder of Controllership Solutions in New Jersey. He discusses how he has created a niche and persona through the use of partnering with complementary service providers and leveraging technology. He also discusses how he finds balance between building his practice and making time for his passions, including his family.
Scott Scarano is president of Paget NC and a rapper custodian at Accounting High. This episode highlights Scott's journey from traditional accounting with creative pursuits to offering valuable insights into running a successful accounting firm. He gives his perspective on the evolving role of AI in his creative endeavors within the accounting industry.
Randy Crabtree is the founder and partner of Tri-Merit. Randy has had a long, successful career but found himself at a crossroads after suffering a work-induced stroke that changed how he viewed work. We’ll dive into his transformation and why he is so passionate about the ability to have work/life balance and business success.
Sean Duncan, founder of SMD Consulting & Accounting, talks about how he navigated the challenging terrain of transforming a traditional accounting practice into a future-facing firm. We'll dive into the importance of aligning personal and professional goals, and discuss the game-changing role of technology adoption in achieving work-life balance.
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