Episode 209

FACULTY: Geraldine Carter

CLASS: #TheGuide

In this episode, Scott interviews Geraldine Carter, author of "Down to 40 Hours: A Roadmap for CPAs to Permanently End Overworking." Join us in the guidance counselor’s office for a book report exploring the philosophy of working less. We’re talking changing mindsets within the accounting industry, value pricing, and what happens when you combine value and systems. Reflect with us on how CPAs can achieve a balanced work life.

Shout Outs: Edward Mendlowitz, Ron Baker, Jason Ackerman

Purchase Geraldine’s Book on Amazon!

https://www.amazon.com/Down-40-Hours-Roadmap-Overworking/dp/B0CYY1PGT2

⬇️Videos Referenced⬇️

More of Geraldine Carter on Accounting High, Episode 131: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1m2BgirP4jQQRkOsry6gD8?si=b6a97b81f6264388

The Time Sheet Debate: https://youtu.be/BP1Yq8oa_es

Chapters:

00:00 Teaser

01:32 Introduction

03:09 Writing the Book

10:09 The Philosophy of Working Less

16:56 Changing Mindset

23:55 Looking Outside the industry

25:02 Understanding Value Pricing

27:53 The Third Option Besides Value or Systems

31:22 What is Growth? It's About the Money till it's not

37:34 Meditation and Quiet Time

43:02 Find Your Tribe

45:38 Conclusion 

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Geraldine Carter

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Scotty OKR Scarano

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