Send us a Text Message.In this episode Beth Whitworth is sharing her experiences and insights on effective hiring practices for building a successful business. She discusses the challenges of hiring, the importance of defining job roles, outlining specific application instructions, and not settling for less. Beth emphasizes the need to trust one's gut, take time for the hiring process, and not feel desperate when making a decision. She also highlights the value of identifying the most crucial hiring need for the business and shares her learnings from a course by Teresa Loe on building and hiring for teams.Theresa Loe's podcast episodes: https://www.theresaloe.com/podcast-new/

Send us a Text Message.Ever have one of those months where you wonder how you even made it through?Join me while I talk about what's been going on recently that has me overwhelmed, but not in a bad way. Is Positive Overwhelm a thing?From hiring, firing, traveling, and software converting, I feel like I've been doing it all lately but have been pushing through and recognizing that the overwhelm doesn't have to last forever. In fact, it only lasts as long as I let it.In addition I talk about the practice management software that we are currently implementing and as promised, I searched out an affiliate link https://referrals.getcanopy.com/l/1BETHWHITWO89/. I'm in love with this application and can't wait to share more about how it elevates our firm.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beth756/message

Send us a Text Message.Accounting offices have 3 seasons that don't necessarily match up to the quarters: tax/busy season, summer and year end! The 3rd quarter of the year is often overlooked. In this episode I discuss the 3 things that I feel should be the focus during the 3rd quarter, plus a bonus focus!I talk about:Tax planning and getting those meetings scheduled now for later in the yearGetting ahead of continuing education and not leaving it all to the busy 4th quarterDusting off that "after tax-season debrief" and start working on those items to make your next season better than your lastWhen your year moves in only 3 seasons, it's hard to find the time to focus on these things and they can get lost, forgotten, or simply crammed in where they don't fit. Take the time before the end of this quarter to get ahead of these things and set yourself up for success.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beth756/message

Send us a Text Message.I hated non-fiction books for way more than half of my life. Now I can't get enough. Listen in and find out what changed and what I am loving and learning right now from some of my favorite authors. Michael Hyatt Mike Michalowicz Patrick Lencioni--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beth756/message

Send us a Text Message.I only attend one accounting conference each year. In this episode I talk about what I learned by going to this conference held in St. Louis this summer.Even though I attend each year, there is always something that I learn and can take back to my firm or use in my personal life to help me achieve my goals. Not all conferences are created equal but this one stands out as being relevant and NOT boring.From managing awkward moments to fangirling over a CPA I only knew through social media, the experiences were worth the long days.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beth756/message

Send us a Text Message.I had no intention of taking such a long time off from podcasting but I'm back! Listen to hear why I didn't keep up, why I couldn't get started again, and why I think it's all okay. Between a busy work season; life, death, illness, and travel; and wondering if I'm even qualified to be podcasting, a few weeks turned into a few months. We're going to call this season 2 and just continue where we left off!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beth756/message

Send us a Text Message.It's tempting to say yes to everything to keep people happy, keep yourself busy, or because of fear of missing out on something. In this episode I talk about the power of getting confident in the word No.I gained confidence after years of fearing the word in these ways by:1) Not providing EVERY service. 2) Saying no to protect my calendar.3) Saying no when working with clients that aren't a good fit.4) Being willing to accept a no on any given proposal without any emotional turmoilLearn some key phrases to let people down gently and build a referral network you trust and you can gain confidence in the word No, too!https://www.accountingwithconfidence.com/blog/episode8--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beth756/message

Send us a Text Message.One of my personal and business values is to always be learning. Here is the first installment of "What I Learned This Month", where I will share the 3 things I learned in January:E-mail rules are amazingMy first Zap Progress Invoicing in QBOI know these things are not rocket science, but sometimes it's the little things that move you forward.https://www.accountingwithconfidence.com/blog/episode7--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beth756/message

Send us a Text Message.Take a peek into how the Kolbe A Assessment stacks up for rockstar accounting and bookkeeping team members versus the entrepreneurial accountant. Recognizing the innate problem solving traits of accountants helps drive a highly productive team that can compliment some of the traits of a visionary business owner.In this episode I unpack:What is Kolbe A assessmentHow my Rockstar Team scoresHow I scoreWhy the assessment can help build a better firmhttps://www.accountingwithconfidence.com/blog/episode6--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beth756/message

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, I talk about what can derail your plans and how to get back on track by giving yourself grace and refocusing on goals and self-care.If you want to hear about my: Breast Cancer update My Angry To-Do List My word for the year What I'm focusing on with my business this year Goals for the podcastthen listen up!https://www.accountingwithconfidence.com/blog/episode5--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beth756/message

Send us a Text Message.https://www.accountingwithconfidence.com/blog/Episode4There is still time before busy season to do 3 things that will have you feeling more in control of your calendar, more productive and may just keep this busy season from sucking.1. Schedule time off now2. Pick an overflow day - same day each week - to give you room to breathe and regroup3. Get a daily To-Do system to help keep you focused when things start to go sideways--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beth756/message

Send us a Text Message.Why is marketing so hard for accountants to embrace?In this episode, I talk about the struggles with being a good marketer of my practice and what mindset shifts have to happen for me to be successful with it.After many years in the industry, I'm now creating a better relationship with marketing by:Constantly learningScheduling some focused timeSetting a goal of progress not perfectionhttps://www.accountingwithconfidence.com/blog/Episode2--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beth756/message

Send us a Text Message.In this very first podcast episode, I reflect on my career in public accounting and the true lessons that each chapter has taught me:Time is not really moneyCulture has to start at the topMicromanaging is for managers, not leadersNo one is coming to the rescueListen as I dive into the impact these lessons have had on my life and career. These lessons can help you, too.https://www.accountingwithconfidence.com/blog/Episode1--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beth756/message

Send us a Text Message.Why a podcast and why now?In Episode 3, I talk about what prompted me to finally take the leap and start this podcast. Mindset shifts, big long-term goals, and a life changing health diagnosis led to the firm I have today that works for me, not against me, and that I love!https://www.accountingwithconfidence.com/blog/Episode3--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beth756/message

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the Accounting with Confidence podcast, a podcast for accounting, bookkeeping and CPA firm leaders looking for tactical and practical ways to love their firm and their life.I’m Beth Whitworth, your host, cheerleader, sounding board and sometimes tough-love giver, and I am here to help you build and grow your firm into a business that works for you, instead of you working for it.As an introverted, nerdy teenager, I knew that I wanted to be a CPA and own my own business - I even wrote those words in my senior memory book as 5 and 10 year goals!While I didn’t hit that exact timeline, I did achieve those goals. I’ve now been an owner of a CPA firm in St. Louis, Missouri for over 20 years and finally feel like I have built a firm that I love!Weekly I’m going to share with you the good, the bad, the ugly and the excellent of starting, scaling and leading an accounting firm in the modern day. Whether you are just starting out or are years into your journey, my hope is that you can avoid some of the things that derailed me or at least recover from them faster than I did.Join me each week to hear what has succeeded and what has failed. I will help you with Systems, Skills, Team and Tech as well as the Mindset shifts you may need to make to get what you want. By bringing you step-by-step guidance, hot seat interviews with your peers and advice and best practices from industry leaders, you will have the tools and the support to move your practice forward.I’m so excited to have you join me on this journey to Accounting with Confidence!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beth756/message