Make It Count

The best things in life happen when you're prepared to take a chance and bet on yourself.

Tessa Douglas is Director of Business Growth at The Back Room, a leading outsourcing company for Accounting firms. Tessa's path to success was anything but traditional - after discovering University wasn't for her, she decided to follow her instincts - and the guidance from some powerful mentors - and take a chance on herself with a career in the Accounting industry.

What followed was a round-the-world rollercoaster ride of different roles, inspiring leaders...and nightmare bosses. But Tessa shares the lessons she learned along the way, and these pearls of wisdom will give you the knowledge, self-belief and confidence YOU need to take a chance, find your true purpose and be part of something truly special.

This empowering, insightful and no-holds-barred conversation covers leadership, mental health, imposter syndrome, talent retention and how any Accountant can free up their own capacity to become ahead of the curve. Tessa shares some truly thought-provoking wisdom, including the importance of 'believing the people who believe in you' - making this episode essential listening for anyone who ever wanted to take a chance on themselves.

You can connect with Tessa on LinkedIn here and discover more about The Back Room here.

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Accountants, it's time to BE COUNTED. Discover the 10 MYTHS preventing Accountants from becoming confident, trusted business advisors.... and the TRUTH that will set you free.

Download your free copy of Be Counted here: https://theconquergroup.com/

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Make it Count is hosted by Freddie Bennett: Guinness World Record holder, business owner, adventurer, ultramarathon athlete and bestselling author.

Freddie is the Managing Director of CONQUER group. He works specifically with professional services firms in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, giving them the knowledge, tools, mindset and habits to generate more advisory revenue every single month, plus the create resource capacity to actually deliver the work

Discover more about Freddie here: https://freddiembennett.com/

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Sharon Francisco is the secret weapon behind the success of hundreds of bookkeepers. But Accountants and Advisors around the world have also also been benefiting from her unique wisdom and particular set of skills.

Sharon is the owner of The Entrepreneurial Bookkeeper, and she gives Bookkeepers (and many Accountants) the tools, processes and empowerment to create income, freedom and scale in their businesses and their lives.

But getting to this position meant battling against almost impossible odds. Sharon was forced to grow her business and establish herself in the Bookkeeping and Accounting world after the sudden breakdown of her marriage, the exit of her business partner and with a young family to support on her own. Plus she was fighting against her own imposter syndrome and understanding who her truly authentic self was.

This is an amazing, informative and motivational discussion that will give any Bookkeeper or Accountant the structures and self-belief to succeed and grow in business and in life. We cover wide-ranging topics including finding your purpose, escaping the corporate world, holidays without laptops, dating...and menopause!

Sharon truly is a breath of fresh of air. You can connect with her and discover more about her talents at https://sharonfrancisco.com/

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Accountants, it's time to BE COUNTED. Discover the 10 MYTHS preventing Accountants from becoming confident, trusted business advisors.... and the TRUTH that will set you free.

Download your free copy of Be Counted here: https://theconquergroup.com/

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Make it Count is hosted by Freddie Bennett: Guinness World Record holder, business owner, adventurer, ultramarathon athlete and bestselling author.

Freddie is the Managing Director of CONQUER group. He works specifically with professional services firms in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, giving them the knowledge, tools, mindset and habits to generate more advisory revenue every single month, plus the create resource capacity to actually deliver the work

Discover more about Freddie here: https://freddiembennett.com/

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If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there. But thankfully, for the Accountants of the entire Asia Pacific region, Tom Bilton followed his path to deliver the secrets of Advisory success.

Tom is Head of Advisory Channel at Fathom, which means he's an expert in helping Accountants create, sell and deliver advisory services to their clients.

Tom is a qualified accountant. Initially working in public practice and then finance & operations in private sector companies and non-profits, in 2017 he decided to follow his passions & explore a career in the technology sector. This took him to Intuit and now Fathom.

But this conversation goes so much deeper than financial analysis. Tom reveals the hacks, tools and secrets habits that helped him discover the path to true happiness, fulfulment and confidence at work. This compelling discussion also makes some shocking revelations about how anyone can bounce back from a setback, and proves that even if your worst fears materialise, there is always a way to pick yourself and move forwards.

This is conversation that you don't want to miss. You can connect with Tom at Fathom here and follow him on LinkedIn here.

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Make it Count has published a book that is disrupting the entire Accounting industry. Get it FREE below:

Accountants, it's time to BE COUNTED. Discover the 10 MYTHS preventing Accountants from becoming confident, trusted business advisors.... and the TRUTH that will set you free.

Download your free copy of Be Counted here: https://theconquergroup.com/

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Make it Count is presented by Freddie Bennett: Guinness World Record holder, business owner, adventurer, ultramarathon athlete and bestselling author.

Freddie is the Managing Director of CONQUER group. He works specifically with Accounting firms in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, giving them the knowledge, tools, mindset and habits to generate more advisory revenue every single month, plus the create resource capacity to deliver the work…

…without ever needing to be a ‘salesperson’ or a ‘confident’ accountant.

Discover more about Freddie here: https://freddiembennett.com/

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You are about to witness the power of the Australian 'Podcountant' phenomenon: The Two Drunk Accountants.

When they're not delivering their compelling and unique brand of edutainment to business owners around the world, Dan Garth and Tim Osborne are directors of CATS Accountants in New South Wales, Australia.

This epic adventure started with a meeting over 13 years ago, and a powerful, unique advisory firm grew from a passion of wanting to help people grow in business and in life..

If ever there was a 'Hollywood' episode of Make it Count, this is it. Dan and Tim's story covers how to build a successful career and life by not judging events and outcomes on profit alone. Plus they reveal how to rise like a phoenix from the ashes when life gets out of control...and the best way to build a business by following a dream.

As an accountant or an advisor - if you've ever wanted to do more, deliver more and BE more...then this is episode is going to rock your world.

Click here to listen to the amazing Two Drunk Accountants podcast: https://twodrunkaccountants.com.au/

Click here to connect with Dan and Tim at their business, CATS Accountants: https://catax.com.au/

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Make it Count has published a book that is disrupting the entire Accounting industry. Get it FREE below:

Accountants, it's time to BE COUNTED. Discover the 10 MYTHS preventing Accountants from becoming confident, trusted business advisors.... and the TRUTH that will set you free.

Download your free copy of Be Counted here: https://theconquergroup.com/

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Make it Count is presented by Freddie Bennett: Guinness World Record holder, business owner, adventurer, ultramarathon athlete and bestselling author.

Freddie is the Managing Director of CONQUER group. He works specifically with Accounting firms in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, giving them the knowledge, tools, mindset and habits to generate more advisory revenue every single month, plus the create resource capacity to deliver the work…

…without ever needing to be a ‘salesperson’ or a ‘confident’ accountant.

Discover more about Freddie here: https://freddiembennett.com/

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What lights your fire? For Jamie Weddell, Advisory Partner Consultant at Xero, that question launched a career that has helped her give Accounting firms the technology and tools to achieve amazing things.

Jamie brings a unique perspective in that she started as a Chartered Accountant in practice for 10 years, but she started to wonder if she could use her unique talents, ambitions and perspectives to make an even bigger difference. In her own words, Jamie wanted to "pick a different set of problems to have", which led her to undertake some soul-searching and career-searching, and landed her at a perfect destination: Xero.

This open, brutally honest and insightful conversation covers topics ranging from career success secrets, ADHD, imposter syndrome and the importance of treating yourself in the same way you would treat your best client. Plus Jamie reveals the secrets as to exactly what Accounting firms need to start doing if they want to create more profit while freeing up their capacity.

If you want to uncover how to lean into learning, embrace challenges, turbocharge your career and go from zero to 100 at work and at home, then you need Jamie's wisdom in your life.

You can connect with Jamie on LinkedIn here.

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Make it Count has published a book that is disrupting the entire Accounting industry. Get it FREE below:

Accountants, it's time to BE COUNTED. Discover the 10 MYTHS preventing Accountants from becoming confident, trusted business advisors.... and the TRUTH that will set you free.

Download your free copy of Be Counted here: https://theconquergroup.com/

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Make it Count is presented by Freddie Bennett: Guinness World Record holder, business owner, adventurer, ultramarathon athlete and bestselling author.

Freddie is the Managing Director of CONQUER Group. He works specifically with Accounting firms in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, giving them the knowledge, tools, mindset and habits to generate more advisory revenue every single month, plus the create resource capacity to deliver the work…

…without ever needing to be a ‘salesperson’ or a ‘confident’ accountant.

Discover more about Freddie here: https://freddiembennett.com/

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Peter McCarroll is an Accountant on a mission...in more ways than you might imagine.

Peter is owner of Fuel Accountants and built his business serving New Zealand clients...which he now does from Toronto as he delivers his mission to serve, help and teach others.

After starting his career in a Big 4 accounting firm, a surprise layoff provided Peter with an unexpected opportunity to follow his educational dreams and then to build a different type of Accounting practice that could deliver exceptional (and profitable) service to clients anywhere in the world...alongside a parallel mission of raising an international family, and becoming a pastor.

This is an exceptional conversation that covers everything from overcoming struggles, taking ownership of how you work, building profitable business across timezones, delivering a powerful 'Profit First' approach, the secret to becoming a truly trusted advisor to client...and how to develop unstoppable confidence that no matter what changes happen in your life and business, everything will work out exactly as it should.

For a totally different perspective on how accomplish your mission to grow, succeed and win....this episode of Make it Count is simply unmissable.

You can discover more about Peter and Fuel Accountants here, and connect with him on LinkedIn here

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Make it Count has published a book that is disrupting the entire Accounting industry. Get it FREE below:

Accountants, it's time to BE COUNTED. Discover the 10 MYTHS preventing Accountants from becoming confident, trusted business advisors.... and the TRUTH that will set you free.

Download your free copy of Be Counted here: https://theconquergroup.com/

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Make it Count is presented by Freddie Bennett: Guinness World Record holder, business owner, adventurer, ultramarathon athlete and bestselling author.

Freddie is the Managing Director of CONQUER group. He works specifically with Accounting firms in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, giving them the knowledge, tools, mindset and habits to generate more advisory revenue every single month, plus the create resource capacity to deliver the work…

…without ever needing to be a ‘salesperson’ or a ‘confident’ accountant.

Discover more about Freddie here: https://freddiembennett.com/

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Accountants have two lives: The second life begins when we realise we only have one.

Jason Topp, Managing Director of SMYD Accounting is the embodiment of this message. Jason was always supposed to follow the family tradition of entering the construction industry, but destiny had other things in mind. A serious spinal injury as a teenager, followed by a death-defying car accident made him examine his true purpose in life, and set him on the Accountancy path.

As this mind-blowing episode of Make it Count reveals, this journey was not easy nor straightforward. Jason bravely discusses the details around his burnout and mental health struggles, as well as the challenges and obstacles he faced staying true to his passion for living an authentic and purposeful life.

If you've ever wanted to discover the human and purposeful side of Accounting then this is it. Jason proves once and for all the more passion you have, the more authentic you are, the the more you lead the life you want to live.... the more successful you will become.

You can discover more about Jason and SMYD Accounting here and you can follow all the action on Facebook here.

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Make it Count has published a book that is disrupting the entire Accounting industry. Get it FREE below:

Accountants, it's time to BE COUNTED. Discover the 10 MYTHS preventing Accountants from becoming confident, trusted business advisors.... and the TRUTH that will set you free.

Download your free copy of Be Counted here: https://theconquergroup.com/

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Make it Count is presented by Freddie Bennett: Guinness World Record holder, business owner, adventurer, ultramarathon athlete and bestselling author.

Freddie is the Managing Director of CONQUER group. He works specifically with Accounting firms in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, giving them the knowledge, tools, mindset and habits to generate more advisory revenue every single month, plus the create resource capacity to deliver the work…

…without ever needing to be a ‘salesperson’ or a ‘confident’ accountant.

Discover more about Freddie here: https://freddiembennett.com/

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Discover a totally new and untapped profit centre for your Accounting firm, and meet the Accountants who are leading the way.

Matt Shallcrass is a Director and Kirsten Turner is a Senior Manager at the Christchurch office of Baker Tilly, and these future-focused Accountants are riding the tech wave by focusing on Cryptocurrency for their clients.

As this mind-opening discussion reveals, a topic that was once considered to the the 'wild west' of the financial services industry can now be big business for Accounting firms. Crypto is currently on the minds (and wallets) of so many clients right now, so Accounting firms who are not following Baker Tilly's example are missing a trick.

Matt and Kirsten also reveal how any Accounting practice can implement and embrace new technology and build a culture of innovation and curiosity within the organisation. They are masters of their craft and combine deep tech knowledge with the human touch.

If you want to learn how to prosper through being on the cutting edge of technology, and deliver a unique, unbeatable and highly profitable service to your clients, then you'll be playing this episode on repeat.

You can discover more about Baker Tilly Christchurch here, and click the names to connect with Matt and Kirsten.

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Make it Count has published a book that is disrupting the entire Accounting industry. Get it FREE below:

Accountants, it's time to BE COUNTED. Discover the 10 MYTHS preventing Accountants from becoming confident, trusted business advisors.... and the TRUTH that will set you free.

Download your free copy of Be Counted here: https://theconquergroup.com/

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Make it Count is presented by Freddie Bennett: Guinness World Record holder, business owner, adventurer, ultramarathon athlete and bestselling author.

Freddie is the Managing Director of CONQUER group. He works specifically with Accounting firms in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, giving them the knowledge, tools, mindset and habits to generate more advisory revenue every single month, plus the create resource capacity to deliver the work…

…without ever needing to be a ‘salesperson’ or a ‘confident’ accountant.

Discover more about Freddie here: https://freddiembennett.com/

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Manoli Aerakis is a true powerhouse of the Accounting industry, which is pretty impressive considering he isn't an Accountant.

Manoli's journey took him from a chaotic upbringing to a highly successful banking career, via an opportunity to crack the UK property market. But when a challenge arose to make a difference in the world of Accounting, Manoli couldn't resist the opportunity...even though it would push him to his limits in ways he couldn't even comprehend.

This episode of Make it Count is a true masterclass not only in leadership, but also strategic thinking, sales, client relationships and how taking a different path to success can deliver extraordinary results.

As a leader of one of New Zealand's most successful and prestigious Accounting firms, Malloch McClean, Manoli also shares his unique secrets to building and leading teams who are high-performing, self-managing and self-sufficient.

For anyone who wants to break the mould and gain a competitive advantage in business and in life, this conversation is simply unmissable.

Discover more about Manoli and Malloch McClean here, and you can also connect with Manoli on LinkedIn here.

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Make it Count has published a book that is disrupting the entire Accounting industry: BE COUNTED. Get it FREE below:

Accountants, it's time to BE COUNTED. Discover the 10 MYTHS preventing Accountants from becoming confident, trusted business advisors.... and the TRUTH that will set you free.

Download your free copy of Be Counted here: https://theconquergroup.com/

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Make it Count is presented by Freddie Bennett: Guinness World Record holder, business owner, adventurer, ultramarathon athlete and bestselling author.

Freddie is the Managing Director of CONQUER group. He works specifically with Accounting firms in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, giving them the knowledge, tools, mindset and habits to generate more advisory revenue every single month, plus the create resource capacity to deliver the work…

…without ever needing to be a ‘salesperson’ or a ‘confident’ accountant.

Discover more about Freddie here: https://freddiembennett.com/

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Life will never be the same again. This is true for Haylee Wrenn, Director at Accountabill...and it's certainly true for her clients as well.

After suffering a cardiac arrest at 37 years old, Haylee knew she had to make some drastic and dramatic changes in her business and her life. After a career built on tax collection, bankruptcies and liquidation, Haylee decided to use her powers for good, and start fighting for the business owners who needed the most help.

Haylee proudly takes on the 'nightmare' clients that no other accounting firm will touch, and transforms clients on the verge of bankruptcy and breakdown to successful, profitable business owners...and she has built an extremely successful, fast-growing accounting firm by focusing on building her clients themselves, not just their businesses.

There is also a powerful warning to any Accountants and Advisors who are feeling burned-out, stressed, or overworked: Learn the lessons in this podcast and adjust your working practices and lifestyle...because you never know what is around the corner.

This is a raw, emotional and unforgettable episode of Make it Count that will remind you to appreciate what you have and recognise the difference you make to your clients, their businesses and their lives.

To discover more about Haylee and Accountabill, visit www.accountabill.co.nz and you can also connect with Haylee on LinkedIn here .

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Make it Count has published a book that is disrupting the entire Accounting industry. Get it FREE below:

Accountants, it's time to BE COUNTED. Discover the 10 MYTHS preventing Accountants from becoming confident, trusted business advisors.... and the TRUTH that will set you free.

Download your free copy of Be Counted here: https://theconquergroup.com/

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Make it Count is presented by Freddie Bennett: Guinness World Record holder, business owner, adventurer, ultramarathon athlete and bestselling author.

Freddie is the Managing Director of CONQUER group. He works specifically with Accounting firms in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, giving them the knowledge, tools, mindset and habits to generate more advisory revenue every single month, plus the create resource capacity to deliver the work…

…without ever needing to be a ‘salesperson’ or a ‘confident’ accountant.

Discover more about Freddie here: https://freddiembennett.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.