The Abundant Accountant: Leads, Sales & Business Growth for Accounting, Tax and Bookkeeping Professionals
The Abundant Accountant Podcast is where accounting, tax, and bookkeeping professionals come to learn the most efficient and powerful ways to grow their business, sharpen their skills, and have consistent increasing revenue. We cover topics from sales, marketing, networking, pricing, finding your ideal clients, increasing cash flow, setting boundaries with clients, and much more so you can stop giving away your time and expertise away for free and start being paid your value and worth. You'll learn tips and strategies as well as hear personal interviews from successful firm owners. This podcast will show you exactly how to create the firm (and life) of your dreams full of abundance!
Episodes
Client experience must be provided in the most convenient and fulfilling way, not only for clients themselves but also for the business owner. For our New Year episode, Michelle Weinstein sits down with QuickBooks wizard Debra Kilsheimer, who shares how they created a Disney-like customer service. She explains how she treats accountants and bookkeepers with utmost respect and closeness as she helps turn their goals into reality. De...
Hourly billing was keeping Jeremy Slack stuck — exhausted, underpaid, and working late nights just to stay afloat. In this powerful case study, Michelle Weinstein talks with Jeremy about how he restructured his firm, replaced his salary, and added $425K in annual retainers by shifting to a value-based model. From sleepless nights and a demanding boss to landing multi–six-figure clients and quitting his job, Jeremy shares what chang...
If you want others to believe in what you are saying or offering, you have to believe in yourself first. Bestselling author and keynote speaker Rob Jolles joins Michelle Weinstein to discuss how self-belief is the key ingredient in building trust, leveling up your sales, and achieving business growth. Rob explains how to put yourself in character to unlock your desired success, control (or even silence) your self-critic, and addres...
Before she became the CEO of a bookkeeping firm, Roxanne Ferrari struggled with sales and was terrified of anything related to marketing. But she managed to unlock her leadership skills and tap into her confident self through the Abundant Accountant's eight-week sales mastery course. She joins Michelle Weinstein to share how she went out of her comfort zone and trusted the process, which ultimately led to the foundation of Ferrari ...
Becoming a fractional CFO requires far more than technical accounting skills—it's about mastering the soft skills that drive real client transformation. Michelle Weinstein talks with Ron Saharyan, co-founder of Profit First Professionals Read more
Sales anxiety in accounting can drain confidence, health, and business growth—but it doesn't have to. In this case study, Michelle Weinstein sits down with Rachel Bernier-Green, founder and CEO of Economic Justice Consortium (EJC), to share how she transformed her sales process, conquered fear, and built a thriving consulting firm serving six to eight-figure businesses. Rachel opens up about relying on referrals as a crutch, lettin...
The epidemic of overworking and underearning in accounting is costing professionals both time and financial freedom, but breaking the cycle is possible. This time, our very own Michelle Weinstein takes the hot seat with Molly Murphy, the company's chief enrollment officer, to share how accountants can shift from transactional work to building profitable, freedom-driven firms. Drawing on Michelle's journey from Moss Adams to entrepr...
AI is here to stay. It will just get better and more polished as we move towards a more futuristic society. Accounting firms might as well know how to use it to their advantage. This is exactly what Fady Hawatmeh is doing through his company Clockwork, the first AI-powered Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A). He joins Michelle Weinstein to share how they are revolutionizing CFO advisory and solving software inaccuracy through au...
Firm owners are expected to wear many hats and look after numerous clients at the same time. But without the right processes and boundaries, you could experience client chaos and overwhelm. Michelle Weinstein shares how The Abundant Accountant can help you resolve this hurdle with one of her clients, Melissa Schroder of Melissa's Advisory Service, LLC. Melissa reflects on how the eight-week sales mastery course helped her take cont...
There may be some strategies or processes that are causing more harm than good to your finances – and they could be out of plain sight. Michelle Weinstein breaks down the top five hidden money leaks that you should resolve as soon as possible. From reworking your engagement letters to letting go of toxic clients, she explains how to patch these financial holes without sacrificing the integrity of your profession. Whether you are a ...
A shocking $50,000 mistake led to a major sales breakthrough for CPA Tim Wijtenburg, a turning point that redefined his approach to building a profitable accounting firm. This episode reveals how Tim, after seven years in corporate at a Fortune 150 company and over a decade in tax planning, initially relied on tech solutions and "sales menus" to grow his practice, only to discover a critical missing piece—a robust sales process. Jo...
Tired of pushy sales tactics? Discover how to master the art of selling high-value CFO advisory services without feeling sleazy as Michelle Weinstein takes the hot seat opposite Adam Lean, CEO of The CFO Project. We delve into strategies for financial professionals to communicate their value, overcome the fear of rejection, and build a thriving practice with high-paying clients. Michelle shares insights on creating empowering sales...
True accounting firm transformation isn't just about the numbers; it's about a fundamental shift in your mindset and how you operate, which is exactly what Debbie Snelling experienced. In this revealing case study, we hear from Debbie, the owner of North Georgia Tax Solutions and a former tax director for a publicly traded company, as she shares her powerful journey. Debbie candidly discusses how she moved from resenting her busine...
Unlock the secret to transforming your accounting firm from a compliance-driven grind to a thriving hub of high-value advisory services! In this episode, Michelle Weinstein welcomes Jim Buffington, the leader of advisory services at Intuit Accountants, and a passionate advocate for empowering tax and accounting professionals. Jim shares invaluable insights on how to break free from the burnout cycle, ethically double or triple your...
Researching is an essential part of running a successful tax and accounting firm, but too often, professionals do it for free without realizing its true value. Join Michelle Weinstein and the powerhouse CPA, Dominique Molina, to reveal how firm owners can shift from reactive, unpaid research to a proactive, profitable approach. Dominique shares how she transformed her practice, increased revenue, and reduced stress by implementing ...
Are you looking for ways to generate free leads and grow your firm without spending a fortune on marketing? Then you're in the right place! Michelle Weinstein is bringing you the inside scoop with Scott Scarano, the accountant who throws accounting norms out the window, hosts a killer podcast called Accounting High, and drops some surprisingly smooth rhymes as an OK rapper! Get ready for a rollercoaster ride through Scott's entrepr...
Entity planning is a powerful yet often overlooked revenue opportunity for accounting professionals. In this episode, Michelle Weinstein welcomes Paul Hamann, an expert in reasonable compensation and the founder of RCReports, to discuss how firm owners can stop leaving money on the table. Paul shares valuable insights on why many accountants provide entity planning services for free, how to create a process to monetize these servic...
CFO advisory services are the key to building a firm that not only generates higher revenue but also sets you up for a profitable exit. In this episode, Michelle Weinstein sits down with former accountant-turned-entrepreneur Adam Lean, the co-founder of The CFO Project, who has helped countless firm owners shift from compliance work to high-value advisory services. Michelle and Adam break down the strategies that can help accountan...
Lead generation is the lifeline of any successful firm, but many business owners struggle to attract the right clients. Michelle Weinstein welcomes Gaynor Hardy Meilke, a business strategist and marketing expert, to share proven strategies for organic lead generation. They break down the difference between sales and marketing, discuss how to position yourself where potential clients are looking, and reveal the top ways...
Unlock the secrets to profitable pricing with value pricing. Mark Wickersham, founder of Value Pricing Academy, joins Michelle Weinstein to dive into how value pricing can transform your accounting practice. Tired of undercharging and overworking? Mark reveals how to implement tiered pricing, master the art of communicating your value, and finally build a more profitable and fulfilling career. Take the first step toward transformin...
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