Rewind : Life Changing Moments That Make Us Pivot w/ Veronica Sagastume
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
Release Date: 04/05/2025
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! Femke returns to discuss with Roger the power of numbers in business. Consider the benefits that come when helping clients manage their businesses with budgets and forecasts. It’s helpful to show clients the consequences of their decisions using a proforma. They also discuss the mental and emotional elements that affect decisions being made in business. Accounting is more than being compliant. It is helping the business owner manage by the numbers to make more informed business decisions as they run their companies. Doing so the...
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In this episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, host Roger Knecht interviews Jeremy Van Groll about niching down into the nonprofit sector and building a thriving accounting business with a strong culture. Jeremy shares his journey from corporate accounting to entrepreneurship, highlighting the unique aspects of nonprofit accounting and the importance of aligning business values with client missions. Key Takeaways: 🔍 Niche Down: Focus on a specific industry, like nonprofits, to build expertise and speak the language of your clients. 🤝 Build a Strong Culture: Define your...
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Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses culture with Jeremy Van Groll
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Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! Listen to this discussion with Ken Bostrom as he shares his perspective of 30 years of teaching accounting, how it has changed and now being done. Enjoy the evolution of accounting which now includes computers and software, how things progressed from WordPerfect, Lotus123, ABC Accounting, MYOB to so much more. See how the accounting profession has changed, especially how it has been taught over the years from debits and credits to include software training, from classroom instruction to online courses and programs. It has become easier...
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this episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm with Universal Accounting Center President Roger Knecht, podcast publicist Christina Lenkowski explains how accounting professionals can leverage podcast guest appearances to position themselves as authorities, build trust, and grow their businesses. Learn the strategies to educate potential clients, repurpose content, and create effective calls to action for lead generation through podcasting. In This Episode: 00:05 Introduction to the Premier Accounting Firm 01:30 The Rise of Podcasting in Marketing 04:41 Building Trust Through Podcasting...
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Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! Jennifer works with and advises many accounting professionals as they start and build their business. Listen as she shares suggestions and best practices to help accelerate your success. There are two key elements she feels are necessary, confidence and competence. What does that mean? Understand how working with a coach can be the difference to ensure success. Some good advice, “don’t forget why you started”. Enjoy this next episode in the series to help you Build the Premier Accounting Firm. Sponsors: Helping accounting...
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In this episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, Dr. Bijoy John, a board-certified sleep specialist, joins Roger Knecht to discuss the vital connection between sleep and mental health for business owners. He shares actionable strategies to improve sleep quality, manage anxiety, and boost overall well-being, crucial for thriving in the demanding accounting industry. Key Takeaways: ⏰ Prioritize dedicated worry time to manage anxiety and prevent racing thoughts before bed. 📱 Establish a tech-free bedroom to optimize melatonin production and improve sleep quality. 🍽️ Adjust...
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Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses sleep with Bijoy John.
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Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! What a great topic and value add to an accounting firm. Rhett joins Roger to discuss services that can be offered to distinguish any accounting business as the one working to work with owners of real-estate. Consider this in-depth conversation regarding Cost Segregation and how it can make you the hero for your clients. This may be the unique selling proposition to help you niche your accounting services in the world of real-estate and investment properties. Get ready to take some notes, this is that good. Your Host: ,...
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In this episode of “Building the Premier Accounting Firm,” host Roger Knecht and Robb Zbierski, professional speaker and coach with Freedom Personal Development, explore the critical role of mindset and mental health in achieving business success. They discuss practical strategies for rewiring your brain for optimism and resilience, offering actionable insights to overcome limiting beliefs. Key Takeaways: Recognize the value of having a “head coach” to gain perspective and challenge limiting beliefs. Implement daily, weekly, and quarterly routines to reinforce positive thinking and...
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For some starting an accounting business is out of necessity. Perhaps it is unexpected or even wanted but when life happens we sometimes need to make the most of the situation. With that in mind listen as Veronica shares her story and how she can look back with gratitude.
Roger and Veronica discuss the challenges and strategies to overcome.
Veronica also shares some tools and resources she has to help accountants effectively market and sale their services.
Your Host: Roger Knecht, president of Universal Accounting Center
Our Guest: Veronica Sagastume
Veronica Sagastume is an ex-corporate CFO turned content marketing strategist with a passion for helping accounting, bookkeeping, and tax business owners create content to increase their visibility on social media and grow their business online.
After a 20 year corporate career as an accounting and finance executive in Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area, Veronica faced a personal life event which led her to make the bold decision to trade her corner office for a home office.
In 2011, Veronica left her CFO position to start her own consulting practice to work with startup companies as their business consultant. Fueled by her experience, Veronica skyrocketed her practice to quick success.
In 2016, she ventured online to help other accounting, finance, and tax business owners learn how to show up online with a strong content marketing strategy to attract and connect with clients. Helping them to show up like the experts they are, make a greater impact, increase their online visibility, and grow their business online is her primary vision and goal! Veronica has built a thriving consulting and coaching business from the comfort of her own home and is excited to share her journey.
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- Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth.
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Get a FREE copy of each of a book all accounting professionals should use to offer trusted strategic advisory services and get paid what they are worth. These are must have additions to every accountant’s library to provide the value clients look for today:
- “Red to BLACK in 30 days – A small business accountant’s guide to QUICK turnarounds” – the how-to-guide e-book for accounting professionals
Veronica has created several free resources to help Accounting, Bookkeeping and Tax businesses grow their business online. Download her Nurture Your Network guide which includes email swipe files you can customize and use to reconnect with your existing network and reignite that relationship. And if you're ready to show up online, but are stuck wondering 'what to write about?', she's got you covered with 75 content ideas plus a 31 day content calendar template that will inspire you to take action and start showing up for your audience - Grab it HERE
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