QB Power Hour Podcast

Hosted by Dan DeLong & Matthew Fulton

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163

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Aug 2026

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This is an audio rebroadcast of the QB Power Hour webinar series. QB Power Hour is a free, bi-weekly webinar series for accountant, bookkeepers, and QuickBooks Consultants presented by Dan DeLong and Sharrin Fuller who are very passionate about the industry, QuickBooks, and Apps that integrate with QuickBooks. The Webinars are Live every other Tuesday at 12:00 PM Eastern with the archives posted in the Archives. You can register for upcoming webinars at www.qbpowerhour.comIn the QB Power Hour webinars, we will explore the proper and optimized use of both QuickBooks Online and Desktop, whichever you use. You will enjoy our powerful tips and tricks!! Plus We'll have selected 3rd party apps, management practice topics, and more!!

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August 21, 20261 hr 0 min

What do I even CHARGE for this? Moving away from HOURLY billing [7.7.26]

A prospect asks what you charge, and you freeze. You quote a number that feels about right, then spend the whole engagement watching the clock and quietly hoping the hours work out. The truth is that billing by the hour caps what you earn and punishes you for getting faster and better at your job. The more efficient you get, the less you make. That math is broken. In this QB Power Hour, we're breaking up with the hourly model and showing you what to do instead. We'll cover: Why hourly quietly puts a ceiling on your income and your time How to move to fixed and value based pricing without guessing Scoping and pricing the messy stuff, like cleanup, when you can't see the bottom yet Setting a confident number and what to say when a client pushes back on it The goal isn't to charge more for the sake of it. It's to get paid for the value you deliver instead of the minutes you log. Show up with the service you never know how to price. Leave knowing how to quote it without flinching. QB Power Hour is a free, biweekly webinar series for accountants, ProAdvisors, CPAs, bookkeepers and QuickBooks consultants presented by Dan DeLong and Sharrin Fuller who are very passionate about the industry, QuickBooks and apps that integrate with QuickBooks. Connect with Sharrin's Clone and Conquer Hub: https://snip.ly/SharrinQBPH Get QuickAnswer with Dan's School of Bookkeeping Community: https://snip.ly/QuickAnswers Watch or listen to all of the QB Power Hours at https://www.qbpowerhour.com/blog Register for upcoming webinars at https://www.qbpowerhour.com/

August 7, 202658 min

People vs Robots [06.23.26]

Everyone's talking about AI in accounting. But how many people have actually watched it work in real time, on real tasks, with no safety net? In this Beyond Bookkeeping session, we're putting AI to the live test with actual bookkeeping scenarios and letting you see exactly what happens. The good, the impressive, and the moments where the human absolutely still wins. We'll dig into: What AI handles surprisingly well in an accounting workflow Where it stumbles, oversimplifies, or just gets it wrong What "the human in the loop" actually looks like in practice How to think about AI as a tool you direct, not a replacement you fear If you've been curious about AI but not sure what to believe, this session will give you a real, unscripted look at what it can and can't do. Because the question isn't really People vs Robots. It's knowing which jobs belong to which. QB Power Hour is a free, biweekly webinar series for accountants, ProAdvisors, CPAs, bookkeepers and QuickBooks consultants presented by Dan DeLong and Sharring Fuller who are very passionate about the industry, QuickBooks and apps that integrate with QuickBooks. Connect with Sharrin's Clone and Conquer Hub: https://snip.ly/SharrinQBPH Get QuickAnswer with Dan's School of Bookkeeping Community: https://snip.ly/QuickAnswers Watch or listen to all of the QB Power Hours at https://www.qbpowerhour.com/blog Register for upcoming webinars at https://www.qbpowerhour.com/

July 24, 20261 hr 1 min

Catch of the Day: Fishbowl - QuickBooks' Inventory Boost [6.9.26]

Join us for “Catch of the Day: Fishbowl - QuickBooks' Inventory Boost” and discover how to reel in better inventory management. We’ll show you how Fishbowl fills the gaps in QuickBooks, making tracking, ordering, and reporting a breeze. Learn practical tips to streamline your workflow, reduce errors, and keep your business swimming smoothly—all without getting tangled in the details. QB Power Hour is a free, biweekly webinar series for accountants, ProAdvisors, CPAs, bookkeepers and QuickBooks consultants presented by Dan DeLong and Sharring Fuller who are very passionate about the industry, QuickBooks and apps that integrate with QuickBooks. Connect with Sharrin's Clone and Conquer Hub: https://snip.ly/SharrinQBPH Get QuickAnswer with Dan's School of Bookkeeping Community: https://snip.ly/QuickAnswers Watch or listen to all of the QB Power Hours at https://www.qbpowerhour.com/blog Register for upcoming webinars at https://www.qbpowerhour.com/

July 10, 20261 hr 2 min

The Open Tab : Your Space for Questions, Updates, and Clarity [05.12.26]

This isn’t your typical webinar, it’s an open floor. Each session is driven by what’s happening right now in the Facebook group, plus any QuickBooks or Intuit updates worth your attention. We’ll keep it loose, practical, and interactive: Answering real questions from real users Breaking down QB changes (only if they matter) Giving you clarity you can actually use Show up with questions. Leave with answers. QB Power Hour is a free, biweekly webinar series for accountants, ProAdvisors, CPAs, bookkeepers and QuickBooks consultants presented by Dan DeLong and Sharring Fuller who are very passionate about the industry, QuickBooks and apps that integrate with QuickBooks. Connect with Sharrin's Clone and Conquer Hub: https://snip.ly/SharrinQBPH Get QuickAnswer with Dan's School of Bookkeeping Community: https://snip.ly/QuickAnswers Watch or listen to all of the QB Power Hours at https://www.qbpowerhour.com/blog Register for upcoming webinars at https://www.qbpowerhour.com/

June 26, 20261 hr 5 min

Pass the Baton: Relay Your Way to Accounting Wins

Join us for “Pass the Baton: Relay Your Way to Accounting Wins” and discover how Relay helps accountants hand off tedious tasks, streamline workflows, and boost recurring revenue. Learn actionable strategies to save time, deliver more value to your clients, and finish ahead of the competition—no running shoes required. Chloe Deree from Relay will be on hand to discuss how adding a Bank to your Tech Stack saves you time, saves your client's money, and can benefit you and your firm long after your engagement ends. Learn More about the Relay Partner Program here: https://www.schoolofbookkeeping.com/qb-power-ups-relay-PA QB Power Hour is a free, biweekly webinar series for accountants, ProAdvisors, CPAs, bookkeepers and QuickBooks consultants presented by Dan DeLong and Sharring Fuller who are very passionate about the industry, QuickBooks and apps that integrate with QuickBooks. Connect with Sharrin's Clone and Conquer Hub: https://snip.ly/SharrinQBPH Get QuickAnswer with Dan's School of Bookkeeping Community: https://snip.ly/QuickAnswers Watch or listen to all of the QB Power Hours at https://www.qbpowerhour.com/blog Register for upcoming webinars at https://www.qbpowerhour.com/

June 13, 20261 hr 14 min

Shopify Showdown: Comparing Shopify connectors in QuickBooks [04.14.26]

Everyone is asking - What is the best shopify connector to QBO, we'll breakdown the pros and cons of several of the key players when it comes to getting your Shopify transactions into QuickBooks. QB Power Hour is a free, biweekly webinar series for accountants, ProAdvisors, CPAs, bookkeepers and QuickBooks consultants presented by Dan DeLong and Sharring Fuller who are very passionate about the industry, QuickBooks and apps that integrate with QuickBooks. Connect with Sharrin's Clone and Conquer Hub: https://snip.ly/SharrinQBPH Get QuickAnswer with Dan's School of Bookkeeping Community: https://snip.ly/QuickAnswers Watch or listen to all of the QB Power Hours at https://www.qbpowerhour.com/blog Register for upcoming webinars at https://www.qbpowerhour.com/

June 5, 20261 hr 1 min

Making Bulk Edits in QuickBooks [5.26.26]

In this QB Power Hour, we’re breaking down the smartest ways to clean things up at scale inside QuickBooks (and when to step outside of it). We’ll walk through real tools and workflows that help you fix data faster, more accurately, and with way less risk. We’ll cover: • When to use built-in tools like the Reclassify Transactions tool and Undo in the bank feed • How to handle vendor reclasses and large-scale cleanup scenarios • When tools like RightTool, Transaction Pro, Saasant, and Spreadsheet Sync actually make sense • Common bulk-edit mistakes (and how to avoid them) • How to sanity-check your work so you don’t create bigger problems downstream Because bulk edits shouldn’t feel like a gamble. With the right approach, they’re one of the fastest ways to clean up your books and get back in control. Learn more about the Bulk Edits Cohort: https://www.schoolofbookkeeping.com/offers/XyReUTwy QB Power Hour is a free, biweekly webinar series for accountants, ProAdvisors, CPAs, bookkeepers and QuickBooks consultants presented by Dan DeLong and Sharring Fuller who are very passionate about the industry, QuickBooks and apps that integrate with QuickBooks. Connect with Sharrin's Clone and Conquer Hub: https://snip.ly/SharrinQBPH Get QuickAnswer with Dan's School of Bookkeeping Community: https://snip.ly/QuickAnswers Watch or listen to all of the QB Power Hours at https://www.qbpowerhour.com/blog Register for upcoming webinars at https://www.qbpowerhour.com/

May 29, 20261 hr 6 min

Job and Project Costing: You Can Actually Do That in QuickBooks Online? [03.31.26]

Think job costing in QuickBooks Online is clunky, limited, or just plain confusing? You’re not alone. But here’s the real question: are you underusing what’s already there? In this session, we’re digging into what job and project costing actually looks like inside QuickBooks Online, and where it works well (and where it doesn’t). We’ll break down practical workflows for tracking income, labor, materials, and profitability by job so you can stop guessing and start seeing real numbers. We’ll also cover: How Project tracking functions in QBO and what it can (and can’t) handle Job costing strategies for contractors and field service businesses Tracking equipment and assets tied to specific jobs Inventory considerations for specialized trades When you may need to integrate a tool like Fishbowl for more advanced inventory management If you work with contractors, construction clients, or specialized trades that need tighter cost visibility, this session will give you clarity on what’s possible, and what requires a smarter tech stack. Because sometimes the answer isn’t “QuickBooks can’t do that.” It’s “You just haven’t set it up strategically.” QB Power Hour is a free, biweekly webinar series for accountants, ProAdvisors, CPAs, bookkeepers and QuickBooks consultants presented by Dan DeLong and Sharring Fuller who are very passionate about the industry, QuickBooks and apps that integrate with QuickBooks. Connect with Sharrin's Clone and Conquer Hub: https://snip.ly/SharrinQBPH Get QuickAnswer with Dan's School of Bookkeeping Community: https://snip.ly/QuickAnswers Watch or listen to all of the QB Power Hours at https://www.qbpowerhour.com/blog Register for upcoming webinars at https://www.qbpowerhour.com/

May 15, 202659 min

Books Review vs. Books Close: Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze? [03.17.26]

Comparing Books Close to the Books Review Feature for Accountant Users There’s more than one way to “lock things down” in QuickBooks Online… but which one actually makes sense for your firm? In this upcoming QB Power Hour, we’re breaking down the real differences between Books Review and Books Close for accountant users. What do they actually do? Where do they overlap? And most importantly are you adding steps that don’t move the needle? We’ll dig into: What Books Review is designed to streamline (and where it shines) What Books Close actually locks down and what it doesn’t Workflow implications for monthly and year-end processes Risk management, team accountability, and client impact Whether using both is strategic… or just extra clicks As always, this won’t be theory. We’ll keep it practical, candid, and focused on what matters in real firms doing real work. If you’ve been wondering whether the “juice is worth the squeeze” when it comes to your close process, this session is for you. QB Power Hour is a free, biweekly webinar series for accountants, ProAdvisors, CPAs, bookkeepers and QuickBooks consultants presented by Dan DeLong and Sharring Fuller who are very passionate about the industry, QuickBooks and apps that integrate with QuickBooks. Connect with Sharrin's Clone and Conquer Hub: https://snip.ly/SharrinQBPH Get QuickAnswer with Dan's School of Bookkeeping Community: https://snip.ly/QuickAnswers Watch or listen to all of the QB Power Hours at https://www.qbpowerhour.com/blog Register for upcoming webinars at https://www.qbpowerhour.com/ 00:00 Welcome and Agenda 01:19 Webinar Format Updates 02:57 New Series Categories 04:25 Housekeeping and Q&A 05:48 Poll on Books Review 07:54 Why Use Books Review 09:47 Desktop 2023 Discontinuation 13:32 Will Desktop End Soon 18:53 Books Close Overview 21:00 Playbook and Task Sections 23:22 Books Review New Experience 25:37 Where to Find Books Review 28:21 Need Global Templates 29:36 Finding Books Close Tool 30:01 Feature Comparison Spreadsheet 33:23 Cleanup Versus Pre Close 35:05 Who Books Close Is For 38:12 Reconciliation Inside Tool 43:37 Transaction Review Controls 46:44 Payee Review And 1099s 48:48 Final Review Wrap Up 52:09 Pricing Beta And Billing 55:02 Removing Clients Limitation 57:39 Next Session And Farewell

May 1, 20261 hr 6 min

The Open Tab : Your Space for Questions, Updates, and Clarity [3.3.26]

This isn’t your typical webinar, it’s an open floor. Each session is driven by what’s happening right now in the Facebook group, plus any QuickBooks or Intuit updates worth your attention. We’ll keep it loose, practical, and interactive: Answering real questions from real users Breaking down QB changes (only if they matter) Giving you clarity you can actually use Show up with questions. Leave with answers. 01:23 Webinar Changes and Registration 06:24 New Series Lineup and Agenda 09:25 Construction Edition Overview 13:57 Construction Features and Pricing 18:24 QB Payments and Affirm 24:05 Payment Links Pros and Cons 27:39 Inventory Enhancements Rollout 32:02 Item Receipts and Receiving Methods 35:13 Inventory Offset Risks and Reactions 37:28 QBO Inventory Levels 39:13 Reseller Inventory Fit 40:06 Moving Average Costing 42:09 Inventory Add On Pricing 44:10 What Is QuickBooks Ledger 46:15 Physical Counts Tools 48:17 Intuit Intelligence Prompts 51:20 AI Wins And Fails 58:10 Accountant Suite Consolidation 01:00:31 Community And Wrap Up