PM, ID

In this episode of PM,ID: Pinch Me I'm Dreaming, our Head of Growth Joe McCord sits down with Carolyn Breeze, CEO of Scalare Partners and one of Australia's most respected voices in payments, startups, and innovation. From helping launch Braintree in Australia and scaling GoCardless, to now leading Scalare Partners and the Founders Union, Carolyn has spent her career at the intersection of technol...

In this episode of Pinch Me, I’m Dreaming, Joe McCord sits down with Kelly Berger to unpack a hard truth: 👉 A Cert IV isn’t enough to succeed as a bookkeeper. With 15+ years in the industry and a community of 8,000+ bookkeepers, Kelly shares what’s really missing from traditional training and why so many struggle in real-world practice. From systems and compliance to burnout, client relationships...

Joe sits down with Trent McLaren to unpack how AI is transforming accounting, bookkeeping, and modern business workflows. From uncovering missed revenue in client conversations to analysing hours of meetings in seconds, Trent shares how AI is moving beyond automation into real decision-making support. This episode explores the future of accounting tech, smarter workflows, and how advisors can stay...

What does it really take to leave a stable corporate career and build something of your own? In this episode, Shaye Thyer shares her journey from traditional accounting firms to leading transformation at BDO, working inside global tech at Intuit, and ultimately starting her own business. Along the way, she opens up about risk, confidence, motherhood, and the realities of building a business. This...

Build a business that works for your life not one you have to escape from. In this episode of PM, ID, Jacob Aldridge shares what it really takes to design a business around freedom, family, and fulfilment, without sacrificing growth. From running a fully remote advisory business across the world, to redefining success, leadership, and the role of AI, the conversation also dives into the powerful r...

In this episode of PM,ID: Pinch Me I’m Dreaming, Joe sits down with Chris Wheatley, founder of Scope Accounting, to unpack the realities behind business growth, accounting, and what actually drives long-term success. Chris shares a candid accountant’s perspective on what’s really happening behind the numbers. From why understanding your balance sheet is critical, to the financial mistakes business...

In this episode, Philip Johns shares his story about founding PassM8, an online studio management platform designed with love to solve problems for small dance studio operators. Phil talks about the two and a half year odyssey that unfolded when he was rejected by Stripe and speaks from the heart about his passion for his community and local businesses.