The Upstream Leader Podcast

High-yield and low-maintenance: This is your ultimate goal as an accounting firm member, regardless of where you are in your career journey. Brought to you by Upstream Academy, The Upstream Leader Podcast is your source for insights and education on becoming a high performing firm leader. Join host Jeremy Clopton for interviews with insightful, engaging and entertaining experts, who share knowledge and expertise on firm best practices, processes, technology and more! With a focus on culture, teams, clients and growth, you’ve found your passport to building a better career. Join us to become an Upstream Leader!

Being, Not Becoming 01/19/2026

Scaling with Purpose through the Right Mindset 01/05/2026

Lonely at the Top: Community Connections 12/22/2025

Move Fast, Make Things Better 12/08/2025

The Case for the Billable Hour 11/24/2025

Going Behind the Numbers: Community and Culture 11/10/2025

Can the CEO Role Be a Coveted Prize? 10/20/2025

Empowering Firms through ESOPs 10/13/2025

Building Culture from the Bottom Up 09/29/2025

Authentic Leadership: Crafting Your Legacy 09/15/2025

Milestone Reflections: The Upstream Leader Hits 100 09/01/2025

The Ethics and Utility of AI in the Profession 08/18/2025

Connection and Connectedness: Not Two Sides of the Same Coin 08/04/2025

How Do You Know Your Worth? 07/21/2025

The Power of Questions: Redefining Leadership 07/07/2025

The Upstream Growth Triangle: Your Firm Success Framework 06/23/2025

Is AI Killing the Need for Technical Experts? 06/09/2025

Leadership Evolution: Fractional Executives in Accounting 05/26/2025

Self-Reflection’s Deep Role in Productivity 05/12/2025

Building the Best Team Ever 04/28/2025

Creating a Culture of Learning and Action 04/14/2025

Bringing Hospitality to Accounting 03/31/2025

Consistency Over Intensity: Keys to Sustainable Leadership 03/17/2025

Exploring Alternative Ownership: The Alliance Model 03/03/2025

Mastering Emotional Intelligence and Energy Levels 02/17/2025

More than Words: Effective Communication 02/03/2025

Life Beyond Labels: Focus on What Matters 01/20/2025

Change is the Constant: The Reality Facing Accounting Today 01/06/2025

Looking Back and Forward: 2024 in Review 12/23/2024

Navigating Loss: Grief and Bereavement in the Workplace 12/09/2024