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👟 From Heels to Converse: The Advisory Revolution | Madeline Reeves


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Madeline Reeves shares how Advisory Amplified is reimagining accounting conferences with community focus, practical advisory content, and a women-led, inclusive approach.

Summary

Today I’m speaking with Madeline Reeves, Founder & CEO of Fearless Foundry, creator of Advisory Amplified.

In this episode, we talk about . . . Reinventing accounting conferences through a six-city U.S. tour focused on practical advisory content and community building.

  • Challenges with traditional conferences and the need for real-world application.
  • Advisory vs. CAS: Clarifying the terminology and implementation.
  • Empowering women and underrepresented voices in accounting events.
  • Localised content and community connection via hometown hosts.
  • Practical tools and strategies for implementing advisory services.
  • Workbook-based workshops with real, actionable takeaways.
  • Partnering only with vendors who deliver educational (not salesey) content.
  • Launching a virtual version of Advisory Amplified on November 18.
  • Vision for future global expansion and continued grassroots connection.
  • 🌟 Advisory Amplified Sponsors
    • Fathom – Financial analysis and management reporting tool for accountants and business owners.
    • Ignition – Client engagement and billing platform that automates proposals, contracts, and payments.
    • Karbon – Practice management software for accounting firms, streamlining tasks, emails, and workflows.
    • Relay – Online business banking designed for accountants and small businesses, with integrated financial controls.
    • OnPay – Payroll and HR software for small businesses, handling wages, tax filings, and benefits.
    • Fearless Foundry – Creative consulting firm that helps entrepreneurs and organisations with branding, marketing, and strategy.


    • 🧰 Apps & Tools Mentioned:

      Avalara, QuickBooks Online Accountant (QBOA), TSheets, Hubdoc,  Abacor, Firm360, Taxfyle

      Timestamp 

      00:00 – Welcome Madeline Reeves: Advisory Amplified rethinks accounting events.

      02:05 – From Avalara to Advisory Leader: Madeline’s tech-to-advisory journey.
      06:10 – Why Advisory Amplified Exists: Gaps in traditional conferences.
      09:30 – Real Talk: Advisory in the US vs. Global: What's missing in America.
      13:25 – Designing Inclusive Conferences: Women-led by design, not default.
      17:15 – The Power of Representation: All-female AI panel moment in Chicago.
      20:40 – Tools Driving the Advisory Shift: What tech supports real advisory?
      23:55 – Advisory Tech Stack Talk: Practical sessions with partner input.
      27:10 – From Random Acts of Consulting to Service Lines: Productizing advisory.
      30:35 – AI + Advisory Integration: Using AI for better client conversations.
      34:00 – Hands-On Learning With Workbooks: Goodbye chicken scratch notes.
      37:15 – Building Community with Local Flavour: Hometown hosts & local vendors.
      41:05 – Sponsors with Substance: No sales pitches—only educational value.
      44:25 – The Value of Diverse Perspectives: Unlocking new ideas through inclusion.
      47:00 – Advisory Mindsets & Skills: Let go of perfection, focus on listening.
      50:15 – Stop Selling, Start Serving: Grow advisory with current clients.
      53:10 – Advisory Amplified Goes Virtual: November 18 launch details.
      55:30 – Global Ambitions + The Bus Dream: What's next for the conference.
      58:00 – Final Thoughts: Building a future-focused, community-powered industry.

      Contact details:

       

      Madeline Reeves: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madelinefearless/

      Fearless Foundry: https://www.fearlessfoundry.com/

      Advisory Amplified: https://www.advisoryamplified.com/ 

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