The BFF Accounting Success Podcast

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Sep 2024

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Welcome to "The BFF Accounting Success Podcast"! A podcast which empowers accountants, CPA's and bookkeepers to skyrocket leads, explode profits, and scale their businesses without the grind, featuring insightful interviews and actionable strategies from industry leaders. Your host Bev Flanagan, a multi award winning entrepeneur, shares her own knowledge on how she founded, scaled and successfully sold her accounting practice and interviews key influencers in the accounting and business world to discover their own secret strategies to success. In each episode, you'll find Bev's direct, honest and upfront approach to business will inspire, motivate and drive you towards achieving tangible results in your business.

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September 12, 202436 min

07. Instagram Insights: Expert Tips For Social Success 🎉

(Recorded live September 2024 Online)Instagram Insights: Expert Tips For Social Success 🎉In this episode of The BFF Accounting Success podcast, we’re diving deep into the world of Instagram with none other than Estelle Keeber, a leading expert in the field. Estelle has built a reputation for helping businesses and influencers unlock the full potential of Instagram, guiding them on how to grow their presence, engage authentically with their audience, and stay ahead of the latest trends. Her insights are invaluable for anyone looking to make a real impact on the platform.In our conversation, Estelle shares her expert strategies for success on Instagram, from crafting captivating content to boosting engagement and navigating new features. Whether you’re an aspiring influencer, a small business owner, or just someone eager to improve your social media game, this episode is packed with actionable tips and advice that you can start using immediately. Join us for an enlightening discussion that promises to transform the way you approach Instagram. Estelle Keeber contact details are here if you would like to reach out to her:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/estellekeeberofficial/Helpful resources* Visit the website: www.bevflanaganbff.com* Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_bev_flanagan/* Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bev-flanagan-93718524/* Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebevflanagan

August 23, 202436 min

06. Wellbeing 2024: Mindful Movement & The Power of Choice

(This episode was recorded live in August 2024)WELLBEING 2024: MINDFUL MOVEMENT & THE POWER OF CHOICE 🦁Join me for an inspiring and transformative episode where I will delve into the remarkable journey of Shazy Nicholls, a childhood warrior, inspirational speaker, and lived experience coach. Shazy’s life is a powerful testament to resilience and the profound impact of choice in the face of adversity. In this episode, she shares her personal story of overcoming unimaginable challenges and how she has transformed her pain into a purposeful mission.Together, we explore the role of choice in our lives, emphasising that while we cannot control the events that happen to us, we have the power to choose how we respond. Through mindful movement, Shazy will guide us in understanding how to reclaim our bodies, redefine the labels imposed on us, and heal from past traumas. This episode is filled with empowering stories and practical insights on how mindful movement can transform lives, proving that we are not defined by our past, but by the choices we make. Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired and learn how to harness the power of choice in your own life.If you would like to watch this episode on my YouTube channel, please click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rgcOxrkLt4Shazy Nicholls contact details are here if you would like to reach out to her:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechildhoodwarrior/* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shazy-nicholls-3388b8b2/Helpful resources* Visit the website: www.bevflanaganbff.com* Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_bev_flanagan/* Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bev-flanagan-93718524/* Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebevflanagan

July 2, 202433 min

05. Your Health Is Your Wealth with Jordan Storey and Marta Lentner from The Nu You

(This episode was pre recorded live online in 2023)YOUR HEALTH IS YOUR WEALTH 💰I neglected my health for a little while a few years ago and not only did I suffer personally from this but so did my business, but I changed my mindset and habits and did something about it and my whole life changed 🚀In this podcast, I will be asking Jordan and Marta all things...🔥 Being the best version of you!🔥 How to get your team in their best shape🔥 Feeling and being empowered🔥 How by taking care of yourself makes massive improvements to your businessFor the screen share mentioned, please refer to the video recording of this episode here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs3QRtu0pK4In this episode, we talk about The Nu You app - please find more info here:https://www.the-nu-you.com/Jordan's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jordanstorey90/Marta's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/martalentner/Helpful resources* Visit the website: www.bevflanaganbff.com* Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_bev_flanagan/* Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bev-flanagan-93718524/* Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebevflanagan

April 16, 202446 min

04. Skyrocket Leads & Explode Sales with Marketing Automations & AI with Craig Wilkinson

(This episode was pre recorded live online in 2023)Do you have a marketing strategy? Are you just throwing posts out on social media and hoping they’ll stick to your ideal dream clients? Is your website doing absolutely nothing for you?Do you want more leads and sales in your business?Do you want to start your automated marketing journey?Do you want to be more efficient in your marketing using AI?Craig Wilkinson explains so much about marketing including his 5 steps…The attract strategyCustomer journeyLanding pages/websitesSales pipelineAutomationHe talks all about funnels and how 1 client has generated over £192k worth of new business by implementing funnels.Craig Wilkinson is the founder of LeadZilla, Trades Freedom Club, The Elite Business Academy and host of the “Rise of The Trades Podcast”. What Craig does not know about marketing is not worth knowing! He is THE expert when it comes to marketing for business owners 💯I'm going to be 'picking his brains' and getting as much of his marketing wisdom as I possibly can for you all on this podcast session so you will have the knowledge on how to increase your leads and turn them into sales, ultimately increasing the value of your business! 🎯Helpful resources* Visit the website: www.bevflanaganbff.com* Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bev_flanagan_bff/* Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bev-flanagan-93718524/* Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebevflanagan

April 5, 202435 min

03: Winning Business Awards - Are They Worth The Gold? With Sam Newton

(This episode was pre recorded live online in 2023)In this episode I chat with my BFF Sam Newton.🤔 Have you thought about entering for awards for your business?🤔 Not sure if they are worth entering?🤔 Is winning actually worth the hype?The decision to enter awards for accounting practices can be a topic of much debate. On one hand, winning an award can provide significant validation and recognition for the hard work and dedication put into a firm's operations. It can serve as a powerful marketing tool, bolstering credibility and attracting potential clients who are seeking assurance of quality service. Furthermore, awards often come with opportunities for networking and industry visibility, potentially opening doors to new partnerships and collaborations.But are they worth entering???Sam and I discuss in detail in this episode about awards and whether they are worth the hype!Helpful resources* Visit the website: www.bevflanaganbff.com* Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bev_flanagan_bff/* Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bev-flanagan-93718524/* Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebevflanagan

April 3, 202440 min

02: How To Make Yourself Redundant From Your Business with Heather Elkington

This episode was pre recorded live online in 2023)In this episode I chat with my BFF Heather Elkington.At 26 Heather led a high growth team that scaled to £2.4M in revenue.Heather now runs her successful business "In The Making Leadership" and helps new manager who are struggling with:- Imposter Syndrome- Getting the most out of your team- Finding the time for everything on your plate- Having difficult conversations- Upskilling for a promotion or pay riseIn this episode we chat all aboutall things leadership, including...* Helping you to be a great leader to your team * Identifying, accepting and actions to stop you as the business owner being the bottleneck in your business * Tips and advice in helping you the business owner in "letting go" of your scarcity mindset * Much more!Helpful resources* Visit the website: www.bevflanaganbff.com* Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bev_flanagan_bff/* Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bev-flanagan-93718524/* Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebevflanagan

April 3, 2024Episode 125 min

01: How to Create a Positive Mindset and Overcome Trauma and Adversity with Richard McCann

(This episode was pre recorded live online in August 2023)With over 18 years of experience as a motivational speaker and coach, Richard McCann helps people overcome challenges and achieve their goals through his iCan philosophy. He has delivered over 3000 presentations worldwide, covering important themes such as resilience, determination, responsibility, and change. He has also authored three bestselling books, sharing his personal journey of surviving and thriving after extreme adversity.In this episode I chat with my BFF Richard and we talk all about:* Change, resilience and overcoming trauma and adversity* How you have to have a positive mindset* Findings the positives and what we can learn from negative situations* Much, much moreHelpful resources* Visit the website: www.bevflanaganbff.com* Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bev_flanagan_bff/* Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bev-flanagan-93718524/* Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebevflanagan