Make It Count

Ric Thorpe knows that if you want to be an Accounting firm that leads from the front, then you need to back yourself to break the mould.

Ric is an owner at Sidekick Chartered Accountants and has been part of the business for over 13 years. In that time he's made it his mission to shatter the expectations of how Accountants think, sell and deliver.

This is a fascinating story that combines the two powerful yet opposing forces of Accountancy and...sales. Ric's stories, insights and expertise will prove to you that advisory sales never has to be slimy or persuasive, and the most powerful results can be delivered through caring about your client outcomes.

Make no mistake: This is Accounting like you've never heard it before. This is Accounting with intention, service and the desire to help clients grow over the decades ahead.

This mind-blowing and insightful conversation also reveals the secrets to recruiting, developing and retaining a high performing team of Accountants, and how firms can thrive and prosper in a tech-driven future.

This episode of Make it Count is like having a sidekick who supports and guides you all the way to career success.

To discover more about Ric and Sidekick CA, click here and you can also connect with Ric 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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In the life and business of an Accountant, change is a process that you never want to end. For Steve Price, Director at UK-based Accounting firm BWP Inspire, 'to arrive is to get bored', and that is why he's on an amazing and inspiring journey.

Steve's distinguished career has seen him through 'four stages' of being an Accountant. He worked in industry; delivered Accounting systems; set up his own practice and merged with another firm; and now he also plays the role of a business coach for his clients.

Each step of this journey taught Steve compelling game-changing lessons along the way, and it is these peals of wisdom that you don't want to miss. Whether it's the power of vision, culture and values; how to successfully merge two accounting firms, or how to combine the demands of high-performance endurance sports with building a successful career - this episode is packed full of concepts, trips and insights that will turbocharge your life.

The most powerful aspect of this thought-provoking and compelling conversation is the concept of change - and how important it is for your own success in your career, business and life to be more SELFISH when it comes to transformation. To discover the secrets of the changemaker, this is an episode you'll want to play on repeat.

You can discover more about Steve and his firm, BWP Inspire 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

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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 and CONQUER Group here: https://theconquergroup.com/

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Prepare to meet the Queen of the Accounting industry. Simonne Liley is the Founder of the Core Leadership Institute and Director of Uptraining, but her impact on the lives, minds and futures of Accountants is simply unparalleled.

This emotional, insightful and thought-provoking episode of Make it Count really is one of a kind. Simonne's path of discovery leads from a career in banking and engineering before getting 'bitten by the accounting bug', and a desire to make a difference in more people's lives.

Then a monumentous 'meltdown moment' a few years ago meant that nothing in Simonne's life would EVER be the same again.

Simonne's story, expertise and insights are simply unmissable for anyone who wants be a better leader, accountant...or person. The journey covers the highest highs to the lowest lows and reveals the secrets of how YOU can truly see, understand and utilise your own brilliance.

This is an episode of Make it Count you will be playing on repeat!

Click the links to discover more about Simonne and The Core Leadership Institute and Uptraining.

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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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Michael Parker is a man who knows the secret to levelling-up in business, and in life.

This show-stopping episode of Make it Count reveals the compelling story of a man who refuses to settle and is always willing to embrace growth and escape his comfort zone.

Michael reveals the tips, tricks and insights to help anyone thrive and reach new heights in a Big4 Accounting firm, then shares his expertise on how to leave the corporate comfort zone and follow a dream.

As a Director at one of New Zealand's most prestigious accounting firms, Malloch McClean, Michael shares his unique perspectives on leadership, creating a winning team culture, and how to use the merging of two different accounting firms as an opportunity for two teams to thrive as they level-up in their careers, and how they help their clients.

Michael's inspirational story proves that while we might often wait for the "perfect" time to take the next step...there's no better moment than now.

You can discover more about Michael and Malloch McClean 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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Make it Count solves the awkward 'sales' problem for Accountants once and for all. Life's a pitch, but with Phil Sayers you can turbocharge your accounting practice and career....without feeling like you're selling your soul.

This episode of Make it Count is a pure sales masterclass for the Accounting industry. Phil reveals the secrets behind why Accountants struggle with sales, and describes how one simple mindset shift can turn even the most introverted Accountant into a powerfully effective salesperson.

Plus you will discover how the 'traditional' sales strategies and tactics are often the worst things an Accountant can use too engage with their clients...what what you should do instead.

Phil and Freddie pack this episode full of actionable, tangible questions, actions and mindset shifts that you can start using with your clients TODAY. If you like making money but hate selling, this episode is simply unmissable.

You can discover more about Phil and his company, ProTen Sales Development here: https://protensd.co.uk/

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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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Meet Barry White, and prepare to go above and beyond...to create the career and business you truly deserve.

Barry is Growth & Relationship Manager at Connect Outsourcing: One of the Accounting Industry's leading outsource providers.

This story is compelling, unique, and will take you on a journey of discovery from the lush pastures of New Zealand's North Island to the throbbing outsourcing centres of India.

But outsourcing is only the tip of the accounting iceberg. This is a brave and bold tale that has rarely been shared before. Barry reveals how a decision to follow his passion almost cost him his business, his family - and at one stage - his life. For anyone who has felt stressed, confused, overwhelmed or close to burnout....this is essential and unmissable listening.

But, as you will discover from Barry himself, there is a secret to becoming the catalyst of your life and your career...and taking true ownership of your accounting destiny.

Discover more about Barry and Connect Outsourcing here: https://connectoutsourcing.co.nz/

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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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If Cash is King, then Jeannette Kwant is the Queen of the Accounting Kingdom.

Jeannette is a mother, business owner and Director at Under Control Credit Management. Her business takes the hassle out of debt collection for accounting firms, and produces simply superhuman reductions in Debtor Days. No wonder Jeannette is known as the 'Accounting Superhero'.

But this episode of Make it Count goes so much deeper than credit, cash and debtors. Jeannette's story and her wisdom is simply out of this world. She talks about the importance of never accepting the status quo, in business or in life, and how great companies are built on the back of loving the 'thrill of the chase'.

Jeannette holds up a mirror to Accounting firms and gives them the data, tools and structures to perform better, get paid faster and claim the cash that is rightfully theirs.

This is about learning the importance of 'never aiming for average' , taking action and having the confidence to make bold moves.

Discover more about Jeannette and Under Control here

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

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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Will McTavish is a force of nature who simply cannot be stopped.

This episode of Make it Count is a journey of inspiration, perspiration...and hope. As the co-founder of Link Reporting, Will's message is clear: When facing adversity in your life, business or career...the only thing you can do is keep going.

You are about to witness the power of tech knowledge, and how it can totally revolutionise the way you do business and win. But Will's story goes so much deeper than software. This episode contains so many pearls of wisdom, from how to assume the best outcome in every decision you make, to backing yourself when the going gets tough, and how to bounce back from failure when the odds are stacked against you.

This is a simply unmissable episode for anyone who wants to discover how to do what they love, love what they do and become the best version of themselves.

Will's mindset, resilience, vision and outlook is simply unstoppable. Listen up, and take a 'go big or go home' approach to your career.

To discover more about Will and the groundbreaking work Link Reporting is doing with Accounting firms, click here: https://linkhq.com/.

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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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Prepare to discover the secret to being a better advisor, leader...and the power of being fiercely independent.

Becky Ames is a partner at Larking Gowen, a multi-office UK Accounting firm with turnover exceeding £25 million per year. She's also a mother, leader, advisor...and a true expert in making her own luck.

Becky's story is a breathtaking ride though triumph and failure. She reveals how having 'no set plan' and being proactive in challenging times can unlock career and client success.

Plus, she tells an inspirational and powerful tale of how one turning point changed everything for her career and client success.

Discover more about Becky's firm, Larking Gowen here.

To contact Becky directly, click 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.

Discover the truth and get the bestselling book every Accountant is talking about for FREE: https://theconquergroup.com/

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Make it Count is presented by Freddie Bennett: Guinness World Record holder, 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 an additional $20,000 advisory revenue every single month, plus the 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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Step inside the mind of a true magician of the Accounting world.

Viv Brownrigg is Director and co-founder of The Gap - a platform that revolutionises how Accountants market, sell and deliver advisory services.

But this conversation goes so much deeper than developing sales and marketing expertise. Viv reveals how early childhood experiences formed her personality as 'a risk taker who can't be managed'. Plus she shares how she harnessed this behaviour into accelerated career success - becoming partner at just 28 years of age and going on to lead four large teams to greatness across her distinguished career.

Viv also shares her secrets to how anyone - especially introverts - can become powerful, respected leaders within the Accounting industry. For the magic spells to get more confidence, overcoming imposter syndrome and win against impossible odds, you need look no further.

Step into Viv's world, and learn the true power of belief.

For more information about Viv and The Gap, click 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.

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

Freddie is the Managing Director of The 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 an additional $20,000 advisory revenue every single month, plus the 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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