Alyssa Lang interviews Scott Scarano, Owner and Founder of Accounting High and Padgett Business Services, on the importance of communication and trust within a team, experiences with software systems, reflections on transitioning from sales roles to passion projects, and the challenges and successes of managing teams in introverted industries.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• How communication and trust within a team are crucial for business success
• How to let go of the sales process to your team
• Why over communicating is essential in introverted industries
• How to empower team members to take on more responsibility and embrace personal growth

About our guest:

Scott Scarano is an eccentric entrepreneur with the heart of a lion and the soul of a housecat. Scott’s "Why" is empowering all growth-minded entrepreneurs, in his reach, to thrive and prosper. Scott’s Padgett team is filled with passionate advisors with unique personalities who share the same virtues of empathy and integrity in everything they do. Scott did the school thing and has the credentials, but his real value comes from his questioning mind and grit to push through any adversity. Scott lives in Raleigh, bleeds Carolina blue, and dedicates himself to his astonishing wife, Juana, and three surprisingly intelligent kids; Julia, Frankie, and Arya.

Connect with Scott Scarano:

Follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottscarano Subscribe to his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@accountinghigh Listen to his podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accountinghigh

Resources mentioned in this episode: 🎙️ Accounting High Podcast 📚 "The Way of Integrity" by Martha Beck ⚙️ Notion

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Alyssa Lang interviews Brooke Swan, owner and founder of Clarity Bookkeeping & Consulting who’s on a mission to help her clients gain more clarity in their finances. Brooke’s become an educator in this space and today they talk about how to identify month end deadlines and how to shift them for clients to create better project management for herself and her team.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• The original due date Brooke set for herself and her team to hand over financials
• The reality of managing month end close for a large amount of clients
• Due date options for sending clients final reports
• How to get passed unrealistic pressure we put on ourselves
• How to survey your clients to determine what day they want their reports
• How to get input from your team and make changes for the better

About our guest:

Brooke Swan is the founder and CEO of Clarity Bookkeeping & Consulting. She started her firm in 2018 with the goal of helping business owners not only understand their finances, but enjoy a better work-life balance and helping them build the business of their dreams. Through their advisory services and creative strategic approaches, Clarity has helped hundreds of business owners reach their goals!

Brooke operates her firm on a 4-day work week that values efficiency, collaboration, and positivity which also allows her team to enjoy a better work-life balance as well! Brooke has a burning desire to help others and has been coaching other bookkeeping business owners for years. She now exclusively coaches with Team Workflow Queen in their Breakthrough program. She has been featured on the I Love Bookkeeping Podcast, The Finance & Accounting Show podcast, and was a featured speaker at BKX 2022.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

💻 Breakthrough for Bookkeepers & Accountants

💻 Bookkeeper Launch program

🔗 CloudHQ

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For more information about the Conquering Workflows & Systems for Bookkeepers & Accountants Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:

Visit our website: workflowqueen.com

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Alyssa Lang interviews Alyssa Simpson, Owner of Alyssa Simpson Coaching and mindset and manifestation coach, on the power of doing the inner work, embracing authenticity, and cultivating unshakable confidence. They discuss shedding old identities, shifting mindsets from scarcity to abundance, and the importance of aligning actions with desired outcomes for personal and business success.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• How to control your feelings and shape her own reality
• Why it's important to prioritize inner work over business strategy and embrace authenticity
• How to do the inner work, face discomfort, and connect with what you truly want
• How to shift from scarcity to abundance mindset and operate from a place of service-led approach in business

About our guest:

Alyssa Simpson is a mindset & manifestation coach helping women tap into their innate power by burning the rule books and handing them the pen to write their own. She has been a student of manifestation and the metaphysical world for 15+ years and became a teacher of the metaphysical world in 2019. She helps women reclaim their magnetism by uncovering limiting beliefs, working through old subconscious programming, and understanding the energetics of money.

Connect with Alyssa Simpson:

Follow Alyssa on Instagram: @_alyssasimpsonx

Check out her website: www.alyssasimpsonx.com
Listen to her podcast: LimitLyss on apple & spotify

Resources mentioned in this episode:

📘 'The Way of Integrity' by Martha Beck
📖 FREE Manifestation Workbook
📘 ’10x is Easier than 2x’ by Dan Sullivan

Thanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @workflowqueen

For more information about the Conquering Workflows & Systems for Bookkeepers & Accountants Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:

Visit our website: workflowqueen.com

Check out our courses: workflowqueen.com/courses

Follow the Blog: workflowqueen.com/blog

Connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alyssa-lang-wq

Connect on Instagram: instagram.com/workflowqueen

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Podcast Publishing Tools we use:

• Podcast Editing: Ian Gilliam: iangilliam.com

In this solo episode, Alyssa Lang covers the four key components you need to have in place in order to become a removable CEO within your business which include the right mindset, offers, systems and team.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• How to reflect on how you got to where you are and how you will get to your next goal by shifting your mindset
• How to optimize your offers to align with more profit and ability to afford your dream team
• What systems you need to have in place in order to easily delegate and let go of the work
• What the employee/contractor lifecycle looks like and how to hire the right people in your firm

Resources mentioned in this episode:

⚙️ Asana

⚙️ Notion

Thanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @workflowqueen

For more information about the Conquering Workflows & Systems for Bookkeepers & Accountants Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:

Visit our website: workflowqueen.com

Check out our courses: workflowqueen.com/courses

Follow the Blog: workflowqueen.com/blog

Connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alyssa-lang-wq

Connect on Instagram: instagram.com/workflowqueen

Connect on Facebook: Facebook.com/workflowqueen

Podcast Publishing Tools we use:

• Podcast Editing: Ian Gilliam: iangilliam.com

Alyssa Lang interviews Sara Bratcher, Founder and CPA of REI Accounting Solutions, on the power of niching down, adapting processes within a niche focus, and the importance of staying updated on industry trends and technologies. Sara shares her journey of transitioning to a niche within real estate investing, the impact of letting go of non-aligned clients, and the strategies for conquering imposter syndrome and self-doubt.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Why it's essential to focus on a niche for business success
• How Sara let go of clients not aligned with her niche to better serve others
• The importance of continuously evaluating and adapting processes within a niche
• How industry trends and technologies play a role in niche adaptability

About our guest:

Sarah Bratcher lives in Southern Oklahoma with her husband and two kids. They enjoy screen-free family time and taking walks together.

Sarah initially planned on a traditional career, but her college experience shifted her perspective. After graduating with an accounting degree, she began working at a public accounting firm but soon discovered her true passion for organizing financial records rather than dealing with tax season. Recognizing limited growth opportunities in bookkeeping within a CPA firm, she transitioned to a CFO role for a real estate developer. There, she gained valuable experience as the company grew to build 500 houses per year and manage 1,000 rental properties.

Over time, Sarah realized she wanted to focus on helping early-stage investors analyze their financial statements and grow their legacies. She started her own business and, after 8 years and 19 exams, passed the CPA exam. Today, Sarah is dedicated to organizing real estate investors' books and providing exceptional customer service.

Connect with Sarah Bratcher:

Follow Sarah on Instagram: @rei.solutions.with.sarah

Follow Sarah on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahlkay

Email Sarah: sarah@reiaccountingsolutions.com

Resources mentioned in this episode:

🎙️ Podcast: The Game by Alex Hormozzi

💻 Breakthrough for Bookkeepers & Accountants

📘 'The Way of Integrity' by Martha Beck

Thanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @workflowqueen

For more information about the Conquering Workflows & Systems for Bookkeepers & Accountants Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:

Visit our website: workflowqueen.com

Check out our courses: workflowqueen.com/courses

Follow the Blog: workflowqueen.com/blog

Connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alyssa-lang-wq

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Podcast Publishing Tools we use:

• Podcast Editing: Ian Gilliam: iangilliam.com

In this solo episode, Alyssa Lang covers all things quality control. She shares why you should have quality control in place if you have a team (or plan to), the exact step-by-step process and everything you need to know to implement it.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• What quality control is and why this process is one of the most important processes to implement
• Who is involved in quality control and who does what
• Step by step process for quality control
• What assets you need to create to put together quality control

Resources mentioned in this episode:

⚙️ Loom

⚙️ Notion

⚙️ Asana

⚙️ Google Docs

💻 Breakthrough for Bookkeepers & Accountants

Thanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @workflowqueen

For more information about the Conquering Workflows & Systems for Bookkeepers & Accountants Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:

Visit our website: workflowqueen.com

Check out our courses: workflowqueen.com/courses

Follow the Blog: workflowqueen.com/blog

Connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alyssa-lang-wq

Connect on Instagram: instagram.com/workflowqueen

Connect on Facebook: Facebook.com/workflowqueen

Podcast Publishing Tools we use:

• Podcast Editing: Ian Gilliam: iangilliam.com

In this solo episode, Alyssa Lang covers … the unexpected challenges and responsibilities that come with being a bookkeeper and accountant, common mistakes she sees in the industry and how to solve your biggest problem in the business.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• How to identify core system issues and where to begin when improving systems
• Why focusing on one core process for significant progress is more effective than tackling everything at once
• Common mistakes bookkeepers and accountants make with their system and how to avoid this
• What steps to take to identify and fix your biggest issues

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• ⚙️ Alyssa’s tech stack at Magnetic Bookkeeping
• 💻 Breakthrough for Bookkeepers & Accountants
• 🧡 Sign up our FREE The POWER to Breakthrough Bootcamp: www.workflowqueen.com/bootcamp *Bootcamp dates: August 19th - August 23rd

Thanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @workflowqueen

For more information about the Conquering Workflows & Systems for Bookkeepers & Accountants Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:

Visit our website: workflowqueen.com

Check out our courses: workflowqueen.com/courses

Follow the Blog: workflowqueen.com/blog

Connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alyssa-lang-wq

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Podcast Publishing Tools we use:

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This interview episode is Part 2 of The Alyssa + Serena Show with my biz bestie, Serena Shoup from Ambitious Bookkeeper. We talk about managing clients, offering advisory services, and the importance of SOPs in your bookkeeping firm. From practical business advice to lighthearted banter, you’ll wanna tune in to elevate your bookkeeping game!

In this episode you’ll hear:

• What the difference is between consulting and advisory services
• Strategies for hiring and delegating tasks to your team
• How to efficiently communicate advisory services to your clients
• How to acknowledge and embrace personal life season
• What methods are available to document processes in your firm

About our guest:

Serena Shoup is a corporate CPA turned bookkeeping business CEO, mentor for other bookkeepers + accountants, mom of 3, and a closet musician! She built her business as a Sidehustle to motherhood when she left corporate to have her second daughter. She’s passionate about helping business owners become CEOs and take control of their money.

Serena is the owner and founder of Ambitious Bookkeeper and Of Course Bookkeeping and she’s on a mission to change the way the industry operates!

Connect with Serena Shoup:

Visit her website: ambitiousbookkeeper.com

Connect on Instagram: instagram.com/ambitiousbookkeeper

Connect on LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/SerenaShoup

Connect on Facebook: Facebook.com/serenashoupcpa

Resources mentioned in this episode:

⚙️ Content Snare

⚙️ Loom

⚙️ Tango

⚙️ Scribe How

⚙️ Notion

💻 Breakthrough for Bookkeepers & Accountants

💻 Workflows in a Weekend for Bookkeepers & Accountants

💻 Elevate by Serena Shoup

Thanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @workflowqueen

For more information about the Conquering Workflows & Systems for Bookkeepers & Accountants Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:

Visit our website: workflowqueen.com

Check out our courses: workflowqueen.com/courses

Follow the Blog: workflowqueen.com/blog

Connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alyssa-lang-wq

Connect on Instagram: instagram.com/workflowqueen

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Podcast Publishing Tools we use:

• Podcast Editing: Ian Gilliam: iangilliam.com