Sam delves further into the need for clearly defined values to drive both individual and business success. As one of the biggest learnings on her own path, Sam looks at why values are more than just a marketing ploy to hang on the wall.

Values and mission statements have long been an important part of business strategy in the corporate world. Typically these values are the product of a leadership seminar or conference, disseminated throughout organisations with minimal thought into the connection to people’s lives.

In this episode, Sam follows up on her recent conversation with Ryan Lazanis around lifestyle businesses, bringing together the topics of disruption and agility. In this succinct episode, Sam deals with the question, how do we create businesses of the future that will be able to not only withstand changing dynamics, but grow and prosper for the benefit of everyone involved.

Sam talks to Ryan Lazanis, whose Canadian based business Future Firm is designed to help business owners fast track a modern scalable firm that they love working in.

Disillusioned with the traditional accounting firm model, Ryan put his entrepreneurial mind to work to create a technology forward mode of working. He now helps businesses all around the world through his coaching, podcasts and newsletters providing collaboration and assistance for people running modern firms.

Sam delves deep with Mike Mortlock of MCG Quantity Surveyors into the benefits of working collaboratively with other professional services providers to deliver a more holistic customer experience. Their conversation today provides a compelling take on two technical property related topics, demonstrating the value that often gets left behind and what to do about it.

“Lead with love not fear”. That’s just one of the mantras that David Woods applies in his unique approach to accounting and tax planning at Active Accounting Group in Newcastle. In episode 66, Sam explores this philosophy and more as she speaks with David on why it’s imperative to make personal connections and develop collaborative relationships with clients.

We explore this pivotal question for our fellow Tax Accountants: What if tax planning was the starting point in your engagement process with clients, instead of a rushed add-on service at the end of the year?

We explore the concept of empowering staff in the workplace with a science-based approach to people, with the brilliant Kearin Lowry of Workforce Positive.

Sam interviews non-traditional In Demand Accountant, Dan Beck from PT2.0. Dan and Sam discuss his background and about PT2.0, plus why you need to use data to grow your business and measure behaviour change in your firm.

Sam explores how we can get clear on the ‘why’ that drives us personally and professionally. Sam shares her takeaways from the interview with Troy, and then dives into why it’s so important to have clarity around your ‘why’ both personally and professionally.