Nellie Akalp is the CEO of CorpNet, a business filing service that streamlines compliance across multiple states. CorpNet isn't Nellie's first business venture, though. Fresh out of law school, Nellie and her husband began working on an online business at the beginning of the internet boom that was similar to CorpNet but under the B2C umbrella. Their first business saw so much success that they were able to sell it to a publicly traded company and retire early. Nellie and her husband decided they weren't done being entrepreneurs, so they got back into the game—with a fresh twist. And that's just the beginning. Listen to Nellie share her tips for entrepreneurial success on the newest episode of the Thrivecast.

Scott Scarano might not fit the typical accountant mold, and that's just how he likes it. Scott's career got off to a rocky start—he started his own firm after finding his footing, but he quickly realized that he missed flexing his creativity. He wanted to exercise both the analytical and creative sides of his brain to live out his authentic self. Listen to Scott's story and hear how industry leaders—including Jason—inspired him to turn his "pipe dream ideas" into a reality on this episode of Thrivecast.

Randy Crabtree is the co-founder of Tri-Merit, a niche tax service that serves tax preparers. But, Randy's professional career has been a wild ride, and he's learned a lot from his experiences. He shares his predictions on the future of the accounting profession and provides some tips on how you can apply them to your firm. Elevate your firm with Jason and Randy on the newest episode of Thrivecast today!

The accounting industry is changing. Are you keeping up? Best-selling author and talk-show host Ron Baker is on the newest episode of Thrivecast. Buckle up—he's bringing the heat with insights from his new book with Paul Dunn, Time's Up!: The Subscription Business Model for Professional Firms. Ron and Jason break down ever-changing client needs and how you can keep your business thriving. Take the first step in your firm's transformation and listen to the Thrivecast today!

Creativity is a foundational aspect of accounting. Why do we overlook that fact so often? Enter James Graham, the founder and CEO of Richtr Financial Studio. Managing finances and running a firm might be his day job, but traveling and climbing all around the world has defined James and his worldview. James knew that he wasn't going to be content working a corporate job that he wasn't passionate about, so he looked to traveling and other hobbies to help him find his way. After several expeditions that broadened his perspective, James came back to America ready to pursue accounting—with a twist. Listen to James and Jason break down the structure of firms, teams, and the power of a brand.

Economists have got it wrong, and they always will. Economic theories continue to develop and affect all aspects of life, so it's time to figure out how to position yourself in the market to withstand its inevitable dips. Jason is joined by renowned economist, award-winning author, and captivating storyteller Adam Davidson to dissect economic theory and its influence on your business. Don't worry if economics isn't in your wheelhouse; Jason and Adam will cover the basics of micro vs. macroeconomics, the leadups to major economic crises, and ideologies to avoid when looking at your company's financials.

As a leader, one of your many responsibilities is balancing your team's capacity with the work that you're selling to clients. Over the past few years, the workforce's relationship with their own capacity has changed pretty drastically. On this educational episode, Jason is going to school you on the concept of "capacity" and how you can best manage your team to optimize their output while keeping them happy. You'll also learn how to handle an employee that is underperforming—an incredible valuable skill that will set your apart.

This isn't your typical episode of the Thrivecast. In this solo show, Jason dives deep into the most common wrong assumptions about leading a team. There's a chance your approach to hiring, workflow, role clarity, and personality tests are all wrong! Don't miss this opportunity to level up your firm, so grab a notebook, pen, laptop, iPad, or whatever you use to take notes—Jason's class is in session.

On this new episode of Thrivecast, Jason welcomes legendary speaker, highly sought-after consulting guru, and author, Alan Weiss. Alan formed Summit Consulting Group in 1985 and has published over 64 books along with an impressive public speaking career that has taken him to 60+ countries. Jason and Alan dig into the roots of consulting, debunking popular myths and stereotypes to prove why the consultants will never go away. You're not going to want to miss this explosive episode from one of the world's greatest consultants as Alan shares the lessons and secrets he's learned over the course of his extensive career.

We have a special guest on Thrivecast for this episode—and it's a voice you'll recognize if you joined us at Deeper Weekend last year. J.Dew is a well-known emcee around Greenville, and we're stoked to have him back for #DW22. He joins us on the Thrivecast to discuss what the life of an emcee is like behind-the-scenes and draw some parallels with entrepreneurial firm owners. Jason and J. Dew walk through Deeper Weekend and how the two of them came together to create an experience that catered to attendees, not speakers (for once). Give this podcast a listen to get an idea of how Deeper Weekend comes together, starting with signing a stellar emcee.

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