In this episode, Dustin sits down with Sarah Dobek, founder of Inovautus Consulting, a growth and marketing strategist exclusively serving accounting professionals and firms. With over 20 years of industry experience, Sarah shares how accountants—often viewed as introverted and numbers-focused—can unlock their potential as relationship builders, advisors, and natural salespeople.

What You'll Learn:

• Why consultative selling plays to the strengths of accounting professionals
• How to reframe “sales” into “problem solving” to grow your firm
• The fastest-growing advisory service areas in accounting firms today
• How AI, automation, and tools like Fathom are transforming client relationships
• Actionable tips for young accountants to develop business generation skills (including Sarah’s favorite “TED” questioning framework)

Sarah also dives into the evolving CPA firm landscape in 2025, balancing innovation and tradition, and why building human connection—not just technical skill—will define the future success of accounting professionals.

Highlights:

• The mindset shift accountants need to embrace business development
• Real stories of firms achieving long-term growth through relationship-first selling
• How forward-thinking firms are adding new service lines beyond tax and audit
• Insights on balancing people, processes, and tech in the age of AI

If you’re an accountant, CPA, or professional looking to grow with more intention, this episode is packed with relatable insights and actionable strategies.

Listen now and take the first step toward building a more proactive, profitable, and balanced accounting career.

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It’s the conversation most avoid—but the one that shapes everything after you're gone. In this raw and grounded episode, Dustin Serviss invites you into the quiet intensity of a father-son moment about wills, wealth, and what truly matters. No spreadsheets. No life insurance pitch. Just two chairs, a firelight flicker, and a conversation about control, clarity, and courage. If you’ve ever wondered how to prepare your loved ones for the inevitable—without fear—this episode lights the path.

In this episode of The Picture of Wealth Podcast, we sit down with powerhouse entrepreneur and sales coach Melissa Simpson, founder of High Class Hustle. Melissa built a multi-million-dollar real estate career before completely re-engineering her life to pursue freedom, balance, and joy—without sacrificing business success.

Melissa shares her journey from burnout to building a lifestyle business that aligns with her core values. We unpack her systems for creating consistent income, her bold boundary-setting practices, and the mindset shifts that allowed her to work less while living more. From real estate to entrepreneurship, from mom life to travel adventures across 50+ countries, Melissa offers practical and empowering strategies to help you design success on your terms.

In this episode:

• Ditching the feast-or-famine cycle and building sustainable income streams
• Balancing high performance with freedom and family life
• The power of scheduling and micro-decisions to create the life you actually want
• Why boldness and boundary-setting are key to reclaiming time and energy
• Tips for entrepreneurs to break out of survival mode and embrace growth with ease

Melissa’s story is a reminder that your business should support your life—not the other way around.

Connect Melissa Simpson:

Website: www.highclasshustle.co

LinkedIn: Melissa Simpson

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What do a dusty Thai minivan, a soggy Harley ride through the Rockies, and a PS5 trade negotiation between kids have in common? Momentum, clarity, and the courage to let go of control. In this reflective dockside episode, Dustin Serviss weaves three personal stories into one timeless message: growth doesn’t wait for perfect timing—it shows up when you move. If you’ve ever felt stuck between ambition and burnout, this one invites you back into motion… and maybe back into wonder.

In this episode of The Picture of Wealth Podcast, we’re joined by international communications expert and TEDx speaking coach Lucas Matiello, founder of Level Up Living. From struggling with anxiety to coaching over 1,000 leaders—including TEDx speakers—Lucas shares his journey and insights into building confidence through the art of public speaking.

Lucas breaks down the misconceptions around public speaking, showing how it extends far beyond keynote addresses—whether it’s leading a team meeting, giving a wedding toast, or presenting at a boardroom. He shares why so many professionals avoid speaking engagements and how overcoming this fear unlocks career breakthroughs, leadership presence, and even more fulfilling personal moments.

Inside the episode:

• The real reason people fear public speaking—and how to overcome it
• The difference between “survival speaking” and “speaking to inspire”
• Tactical tips on storytelling, engagement, and creating memorable moments
• Why the goal is not to be vanilla, but to embrace your own bold “flavor”
• Lessons from working with executives, leaders, and entrepreneurs around the world
• Behind-the-scenes of Lucas’ own transformation and growth through Strategic Coach

Lucas reminds us that communication is a career accelerator and life enhancer—and that confidence is a skill anyone can build with the right training.

Where to find Lucas:

www.levelupliving.com

www.level5leaders.com (Corporate & Leadership Training)

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Insider trading isn’t always what you think. In this eye-opening episode, Dustin Serviss breaks down the truth behind insider selling—peeling back the layers on SEC windows, Rule 10b5-1 plans, and the real signals hiding behind the headlines. If you're a self-directed investor trying to separate hype from habit, this episode gives you the tools to read between the lines—and think like the pros. Learn what to watch, what to ignore, and why not every insider sale means the sky is falling.

In this episode of The Picture of Wealth Podcast, we dive into the world of creativity, entrepreneurship, and mentorship with the dynamic Julie deBoer—founder, President, and Chief Artist in Residence of Mastrius. Julie shares her incredible journey from self-taught artist to internationally collected painter and now, a founder of a global mentorship platform for artists.

Julie reveals how the idea for Mastrius was born after experiencing the transformational power of mentorship herself—and why she believes the starving artist is a myth. From humble beginnings to now impacting artists in 46 countries, Mastrius is democratizing access to master-level guidance for creatives everywhere.

We cover:

• The lightbulb moment behind Mastrius and how COVID accelerated its launch.
• Why mentorship is crucial to unlocking creative success—and how it changed Julie’s life.
• The business of art: how artists can realistically make six figures.
• The importance of building community and collaboration for sustainable creative careers.
• Why women in their second careers are fueling a new creative economy.
• Behind-the-scenes of winning the Okanagan Angel Summit.
• Insights on scaling a purpose-driven, global business for artists.

Julie’s story is a must-listen for anyone who wants to blend creative passion with real-world success—or simply be inspired by someone living out their purpose.

Connect with Julie and Mastrius:

🌐 www.mastrius.com

📱 Instagram & Facebook: @mastriusofficial

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The engines may be screaming on the streets of Monaco, but this episode shifts the lens—from the paddock to the people in the stands. Dustin Serviss trades the roar of the race for reflections on parenting pressure, lifestyle obsession, and the quiet war between overachievement and meaning. From Instagram-worthy yachts to the bleachers where real questions echo—“Do we give our kids everything we didn’t have, or teach them how to build it?”—this is where legacy, love, and pace come to a head. Grab your seat. You’re not just watching the race. You’re in it.

In this episode, host Dustin Service sits down with Eric Little, CEO and co-founder of Edison Motors, the Canadian startup building diesel-electric hybrid trucks—and disrupting an industry along the way. From an off-grid idea in Merritt, BC, to a 300-acre headquarters in Donald, BC, Edison Motors is changing how we think about heavy-duty transportation.

Eric shares how trucks can work like trains, capturing energy downhill and cutting diesel consumption dramatically. He also opens up about Edison’s unique growth strategy—raising millions through crowdfunding and empowering thousands of everyday investors to own a piece of the company’s mission.

Topics Covered:

• The real story behind Edison Motors and why they stopped waiting for the Tesla Semi
• How regenerative energy and hybrid powertrains could reshape trucking
• The unexpected power of crowdfunding—and why Eric believes it’s the future of Canadian entrepreneurship
• Transparent growth: the pros and cons of building in public with thousands of small investors
• Why Canada’s manufacturing sector needs more hardware startups, not just software
• Inside Edison’s next chapter: building a 30,000 sq. ft. truck plant and expanding to 500 trucks a year

This episode is your front-row seat to a real-world case study in hardware entrepreneurship, community-powered investing, and industry disruption. Whether you’re curious about transportation tech, startup funding alternatives, or investing in innovation, this conversation will shift your perspective.

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Step into the cockpit for a high-octane broadcast straight from the streets of Monaco—where business, burnout, and legacy collide at 200 mph. In this race-day style episode, Dustin Serviss channels the chaos of Formula 1 to explore three drivers of modern life: Cautious Carl, Loose Larry, and Mastery Max. It’s part commentary, part mirror—challenging you to examine your own momentum, lane changes, and pit stops. If you've ever wondered whether you're gunning for greatness or stuck in the paddock of hesitation, this is your green light.