The Abundant Beans Podcast

The Abundant Beans Podcast episodes:

• 12.13.2022

  Are You Charging for Your Consultations yet? Come On, It's 2023! | Jamie O’Kane

  A paid consultation is an exchange of value.This week, everyone’s favorite podcast host (our own Jamie O’Kane, CPA) talks about paid consultations. This is something that can be a hotly debated issue in some circles, but it needs to be...

  
• 11.29.2022

  5 Popular Tax Deductions and How They ACTUALLY WORK | Jamie O'Kane

  Part 2! What tax deductions should you make sure to take on your 2022 tax return? Today we are looking at 5 popular tax deductions and giving a bit more context into how they work. As always, contact your Tax...

  
• 11.15.2022

  TRUE or FALSE: Tax Edition Part 1 | Jamie O’Kane

  Let's ask our favorite CPA!For our newest series, Jamie is going to review some advice on TaxTok (a.k.a. the corners of TikTok where taxes are discussed). Can you/should you take tax advice from strangers on the internet? How much knowledge...

  
• 11.01.2022

  Inefficiency is STEALING Profits and Productivity! | Rachel Lemcke

  Stop wasting your time and your money.It happens to all of us from time to time. We get stuck in a rut, running through our processes the same way we’ve always done them. It works, but does it work well?...

  
• 10.18.2022

  Modern Doctor/Owner VetMed Business Lessons | Veronica Sagastume

  The first step is to decide to do something.Veronica Sagastume is a business strategist, CFO consultant, and the owner of BizFit Coaching, Inc. Veronica is an all-around powerhouse with a passion for helping Corporate Accounting Professionals start, run, and grow...

  
• 10.04.2022

  5 Tips to Grow Your Business in 2023 | Jamie O'Kane and Company

  Let’s get you to where you want to be!As we start wrapping up 2022, we begin focusing more on 2023. Have you started setting goals for the next year? If you have or haven’t, here is a short list some...

  
• 09.20.2022

  $1.5 Million in Employee Retention Tax Credits | Jamie O'Kane

  And that number keeps going up!You read that correctly. We’re still working with clients to help them claim the Employee Retention Tax Credit! Is it hard? Meh, not really. It is worth it? That’s a resounding YES!Today’s episode is the...

  
• 09.06.2022

  $275,000 in Tax Credits. Seriously. | Jamie O'Kane

  Could YOU use $275,000 in Tax Credits?I mean... it wouldn't hurt, right?? Imagine what you could do with several thousand to several HUNDRED thousand dollars to invest back into your business, your people, and yourself. The pandemic knocked the wind...

  
• 08.23.2022

  $1,500,000 SAVED for Small Businesses! | Employee Retention Credits | Jamie O'Kane

  "Ehhh, all that ERC filing hassle won't be worth it for my small business!" Boy howdy, you could not be more wrong! I don't know your threshold for measuring "worth it" but I would wager that several thousand dollars or...

  
• 08.09.2022

  Case Study: How Much Money Have You Left on the Table? | Jamie O'Kane

  Not convinced that it's worth it? Let's take a look!You might be thinking, "What?! Another ERC episode? Are you serious, Jamie??" YES! I am so serious. In fact, today's episode is the first of a short series that will highlight some...

  
• 07.26.2022

  Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars in Tax Credits Claimed! | Jamie O'Kane

  Let's talk about the Employee Retention Tax Credit! Our completely informal polling of tax professionals indicates that small businesses are overlooking this pandemic payroll tax credit that could give them on average $50,000-$75,000 in cash to move towards their goals....

  
• 07.12.2022

  Digital World, Digital Rules, Exponential Growth in the VetMed Space | C.J. Latham

  Don't overlook the importance of IT! Did you know that cyber-attacks on VetMed practices are among the fastest-growing cyber crimes? Don't be the unprepared practice owner that has their business held hostage from them. From virtual check-ups to data protection...

  
• 06.14.2022

  How to Easily Adapt to Changes in VetMed | Jamie & Company

  Constantly adapting can be tiring! Here is how to do it! Times are changing, industries are changing, and the way we work is changing. Are you putting in the time needed to make sure your VetMed practice is moving in...

  
• 05.31.2022

  Capitalizing on the Youth of the Veterinary Industry | Jamie and Co.

  Stoke that fire!The veterinary industry is anticipated to grow rapidly in the next ten years. As many young DVMs enter into their careers, it’s good for them to weigh their options. Do they have the entrepreneurial spirit it takes to...

  
• 05.17.2022

  Being Profitable is the Only Way | Jamie & Company

  Profits and prosperityWhen was the last time you did a deep dive into what makes your work profitable? Are you looking at profitability through a pre-pandemic lens? Hey, have you evaluated your prices lately? What about your budget? This week,...

  
• 05.03.2022

  What Sort of Ecosystem Have You Created? | Jamie & Company

  And how can you keep things going smoothly?Today’s episode is all about the health and wellbeing of your work and your business! Organizational culture was a hot topic at the start of the pandemic, but the conversation has died down...

  
• 04.19.2022

  Thriving During the Great Resignation | Jamie & Company

  Are you speaking to the reality that your employees live in?Inflation is skyrocketing, student loans are a drag, and people are jumping ship to find MASSIVE raises and a more convenient way of working. It's a mess! What can you...

  
• 04.05.2022

  Raising Money for Ukraine - Omnichannel Marketing

  Growing your brand and supporting UkrainiansToday's episode is a bit of a throwback! Rytis Lauris was our guest in 2020. Rytis is the CEO and co-founder of Omnisend, a powerful marketing automation platform that is focused on moving eCommerce marketers...

  
• 03.22.2022

  Putting on Your Business Owner Cap, VetMed Edition | Jamie & Company

  Some reminders!How do you set prices? How do you spend most of your time every day, and does it add value to your overall work? Are you spending time building connections with your clients? Where do YOU place the quality...

  
• 03.08.2022

  Creating Revenue by Solving Specific Problems | Jamie and Company

  What sets you apart?To a layperson, marketing seems to be akin to fishing with a cast net: chuck the net out and see what gets pulled back. That kind of thinking is an oversimplification of both. Just as cast net...

  
• 02.22.2022

  Running a Phenomenal Veterinary Practice | Dr. Brad Crauer

  Veterinarians should be PROUD of their roles in their communities!Our guest today is Dr. Brian Crauer, an Associate Clinical Professor of Shelter Medicine and the director of the Shelter Medicine Program at Kansas State University. Dr. Crauer joined the faculty...

  
• 02.08.2022

  What is the ROI of Treating People Like People? | Jamie O'Kane

  Invest in your people!Whether you’re working with clients, employees, or simply having a quick mental chat with yourself, you’ve got to treat people well. What does that look like, though? How does treating people well affect you and your business?...

  
• 01.25.2022

  The Importance of Communication | Anthony Hayes

  Your message matters.Today, we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes with Anthony Hayes. Anthony is the founder of The Hayes Initiative, a boutique, certified LGBTQ-owned and operated public affairs and strategic communications firm in New York City. He has spent...

  
• 01.11.2022

  FINALLY! Accomplish Your Goals in 2022 | Jamie O'Kane & Robert Clinkenbeard

  What’s holding you back from achieving bigger and better goals?Today, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes with Robert Clinkenbeard. We discussed setting proper goals, writing down those goals, Robert’s Ironman Mindset for Entrepreneurs, and surrounding yourself with the right...

  
• 12.28.2021

  Timeless Advice for Your Business

  A little bit of something for everything!Today we’re taking a look back on some of our favorite snippets from past episodes. We’re covering a lot of ground here, from small stuff like pet peeves to the big stuff like overcoming...

  
• 12.14.2021

  A Good Accountant Will Save You Thousands of Dollars and Headaches | Jamie O’Kane

  Part Two: How to Find an AccountantTax legislation has gotten really wild over the last year and a half, and many people are shopping for new accountants. In the first episode of this series, Jamie discussed how to be a...

  
• 11.30.2021

  "Spreadsheets are My Love Language!" Making Sense of Vet Med Inventory | Nicole Clause

  It doesn’t have to be chaos & it doesn’t need to be overwhelming!Our guest today is the wonderful Nicole Clausen. Nicole has over 14 years of experience in the veterinary industry, working in many positions from receptionist all the way...

  
• 11.16.2021

  Accountants are Choosing Who They Want to Work With | Jamie O'Kane

  Part One: How to Be a ClientEveryone's favorite CPA/podcast host, our very own Jamie O'Kane, is here to talk about an issue that is coming down the pipeline for many accountants. With all the changes in tax legislation over the...

  
• 11.02.2021

  Scaling Your Business From $2K to $20k per month | Alyssa Dillon

  Massive action gets massive results.Alyssa Dillon is an online business coach and profits strategist for online entrepreneurs. Early on in her career, Alyssa became the CFO of a non-profit. She found that she wasn’t feeling fulfilled in that role and...

  
• 10.19.2021

  Now More Than Ever PUT YOUR PEOPLE FIRST | Brad Patton

  Your people are an invaluable resource.Brad Patton is founder and CEO of Veterinary System Services, a company dedicated to helping veterinary medicine rise to the next level. VSS provides services such as staffing, consulting for inventory and human resources, career...

  
• 10.05.2021

  Why YOU Should Be Charging $$$ for Initial Consultations! | Jamie O'Kane

  A paid consultation is an exchange of value.This week, everyone’s favorite podcast host (our own Jamie O’Kane, CPA) talks about paid consultations. This is something that can be a hotly debated issue in some circles, but it needs to be...

  
• 09.21.2021

  Reducing the Drain Known as Credit Card Processing Fees | Cheryl McKenna

  Keep more of what you earn!Our fantastic guest today is Cheryl McKenna, the Director of New Business at Merchant Advocate. Cheryl comes from a family of entrepreneurs and she knows all about the ups and downs that come along with...

  
• 09.07.2021

  ADHD, Burnout, and Investing in Your People. A VetMed How-to | Philip Richmond

  Invest in the wellbeing of yourself and your team! Our awesome guest this week is Dr. Philip Richmond, DVM. Dr. Phil is a medical director at a small animal hospital, published author, veterinary workplace wellbeing consultant, speaker, and frequent veterinary...

  
• 08.24.2021

  Project V.E.T.S. Saving the Planet One Animal at a Time | Meghan Curtis

  Caring for critters and reducing waste Today our guest is Meghan Curtis, the executive director of Project V.E.T.S. — that stands for Veterinary Equipment, Technology, and Supplies. Project V.E.T.S. collects these valuable resources from veterinary hospitals, veterinary colleges, human hospitals,...

  
• 08.10.2021

  How Live Chat Brings that "In-Person" Experience to the Internet | Beth Bogan

  Ace Chat, a leader in live chat operations for business websites, has been connecting prospects on the precipice of buying and real, live humans to help them make the decision to buy. Beth Bogan, the owner, is just like many...

  
• 07.27.2021

  We have an announcement!

  (It’s all good stuff!)For three years now, the Abundant Beans team has been releasing weekly episodes. Going forward, we will be switching things up and releasing bi-weekly episodes. We’re doing this for two major reasons: to create some bandwidth for...

  
• 07.20.2021

  Doubling Down on Your ERC TAX CREDITS! | Jamie O'Kane

  Have you filed for the ERC yet?This week, we’re revisiting the Employee Retention Credit. If you got a PPP loan, this is important to you! Even if you didn’t originally qualify, it’s worth looking into again. Some of the legislation...

  
• 07.13.2021

  What the Post-Pandemic Business World Looks Like | Jim Kiernan

  Where does your money go?In the last year, we’ve all had to quickly adapt to the chaos and uncertainty that came along with COVID-19. As the pandemic begins to subside (knock on wood!), we’re all re-examining the changes we’ve made...

  
• 07.06.2021

  Vet Practice Loses $50k Because They Were a Soft Target | Clint Latham

  What could a hacker do with the information you’ve got in your systems?You might be thinking that nobody would want to breach the cyber security of a veterinary clinic, your IT people have you covered, or your clinic is too...

  
• 06.29.2021

  Navigating Employee Retention Tax Credit | Jamie O'Kane

  5 things to know about the credits businesses are overlooking Our completely informal polling of tax professionals indicates that small businesses are overlooking this pandemic payroll tax credit that could give them on average $50,000-$75,000 in cash to move towards...

  
• 06.22.2021

  What is Your SUPER NICHE?! | Chala Dincoy

  The market never lies!Chala Dincoy is the CEO and Founder of The Repositioning Expert (division of Coachtactics). She’s a Marketing Strategist who helps professional service companies change their messaging to attract more decision makers. She is also the author of...

  
• 06.15.2021

  Veterinarians! What is the Cost of Inefficiency? | Rachel Lemcke

  Stop wasting your time and your money.It happens to all of us from time to time. We get stuck in a rut, running through our processes the same way we’ve always done them. It works, but does it work well?...

  
• 06.08.2021

  Veterinarians! What is Protecting You? | Carl Cease

  Who has your back when things go sideways?When you’re building your success support team, you’ve got to choose people who you trust and look to for guidance. We talk about this all the time here on The Abundant Beans Podcast,...

  
• 06.01.2021

  Veterinarians! Do You Understand Your Pricing? | Steve Castillo

  And do you understand what you’re generating in profit?You’ve got plans for the future and financial goals that you want to meet. It can be incredibly difficult to figure out how to grow a sustainable practice, meet your goals, and...

  
• 05.25.2021

  You Deserve a BETTER Group of Advisors | Isaiah Douglass

  Focusing on your business is the best use of your time.Isaiah Douglass is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™ and fee only advisor. Isaiah left a large national firm to start a solo financial in 2018 to pursue a planning approach...

  
• 05.18.2021

  Measuring Your Success Allows You to Create More! | Kenny Harper

  Play a long game.You have to get more business, but you also need to write those internal reports or finish creating the product a client has paid for. There just aren't enough hours in the day!It's like trying to cut...

  
• 05.11.2021

  How to Set and Achieve Your Business Goals | Robert Clinkenbeard

  Think outside your comfort zone!It is easy to get bogged down in the little things and get caught up in what’s going on here and now. We could waste our whole lives worrying about trivial small stuff. There is so...

  
• 05.04.2021

  Authentically You | Stephen Andrews

  Find out what you’re comfortable with and do that!This week we’re welcoming back our dear friend, Stephen Andrews. Stephen is the owner of Spotted Dog Media, LLC and our supremely talented producer. This is his second time on the podcast....

  
• 04.27.2021

  Financial Literacy Sets Businesses Free! | Echo Huang

  Experts can simplify the process for you.Business owners and entrepreneurs are so driven to do their best and run a successful business, but the pathway to success can be really complex and difficult to understand. Breaking everything down into more...

  
• 04.20.2021

  The Power of a Well Communicated Message | Anthony Hayes

  People are waiting to hear what you have to say!Whether it is in a crisis, and marketing campaign or you are just trying to get your voice out there, what you same, and how closely your actions are aligned to...