Blueprints to Balance Sheets: the Emotional Architecture of Entrepreneurship w/ Isaac Smith

Welcome to another fascinating episode of the Building the Premier Accounting Firm podcast, where our host Roger Knecht engages in an insightful conversation with Isaac Smith. This episode delves into Isaac’s unique journey from architecture to the world of accounting and the profound emotional impact of business performance on entrepreneurs.

Main Themes:

• Transition from Architecture to Accounting: Isaac discusses his career shift and how it led to new realizations about the importance of accounting in the business world.

• Emotional Aspect of Business Performance: Isaac shares personal insights on how financial outcomes affect the mindset and emotions of entrepreneurs, highlighting the often-overlooked human side of accounting.

• Role of Accounting Professionals: The discussion underscores the vital role accountants play in providing security and clarity. Accountants are not just number-crunchers; they’re key advisors who guide business owners through the financial fog.

• Educating Clients on Financials: Issac and Roger stress the importance of financial literacy for clients. By understanding their numbers, clients can make informed decisions, leading to better business health and growth.

• Building a Remote Team in the Philippines: Isaac takes us through his experience in establishing an offshore team for his e-commerce venture, shedding light on the evolving landscape of outsourcing services.

• International Resources for Business Expansion: Smith encourages businesses to look beyond their borders for expansion opportunities, utilizing international resources to scale and compete in the global market.

Be sure to tune into this enlightening episode to explore how accounting can be a source of empowerment for business owners worldwide. Whether you’re an industry veteran or new to the world of finance, there’s a wealth of knowledge and inspiration to be gained from Isaac Smith’s experiences and insights.

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Your Host: Roger Knecht, president of Universal Accounting Center

Guest Name: Isaac Smith

Isaac Smith is the co-founder of the Bookkeeping firm Summit eCommerce Advisors and founder of the recruitment firm TeamUp.

While at Summit he built a team in The Philippines to handle all of the bookkeeping work for their clients.

Now, as the founder of TeamUp, he helps other accountants hire top talent in The Philippines, just like he did, directly without ongoing BPO fees.

 

Sponsors:

Universal Accounting Center

• Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth.

 

Offers:

I'll put together a free resource for your listeners on building a team in The Philippines.  They'll be able to get it at: www. hireteamup.com/roger 

 

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