Business Advisor Podcast

This episode provides invaluable insights into the power of mindset in personal and professional growth, particularly for those in the entrepreneurial journey, offering practical advice for becoming more visionary and less victimized by circumstances. Key Takeaways: Mastering Your Mindset: Discover how to overcome doubts and fears to achieve your dreams, focusing on the power of mindset in growing...

Empowering Advisory Sessions: Beyond Giving Advice Key Takeaways: Redefining the Advisor Role: Contrary to common belief, the role of a business advisor extends beyond merely giving advice. Effective advising involves listening, understanding fears, and building confidence in clients. Tackling Fear and Lack of Confidence: Many potential advisors are held back by various fears, including doubts abo...

This episode is a call to action for accountants to embrace a larger vision, to see beyond the numbers, and to commit to making a difference in the world, one client at a time. Ongoing Journey: This podcast is not a series with an end, but an ongoing journey dedicated to sharing insights, stories, and strategies for accountants and financial professionals. A Week of Inspiration: Highlights from sp...

Key Takeaways: Importance of Community: Creating a community around your advisory practice is essential for fostering customer loyalty, enabling free marketing through word-of-mouth, and ensuring long-term sustainability and growth of your firm. Analogies for Understanding: Comparing your advisory brand to a party helps illustrate the value of transforming guests (clients) into friends (loyal cust...

This episode is packed with insights for accountants looking to elevate their practice by transitioning to advisory services, emphasizing the importance of how they present and market themselves to potential clients. Key Takeaways: Transitioning to Advisory Services: Transitioning from compliance work to advisory or CFO services is crucial for accountants seeking to enhance their practice and attr...

In this episode of the Business Advisor Podcast Amanda shares what separates the top 1% of accounting, CPA and bookkeeping professionals from the other 99%.  And no, it isn’t a discussion on morning routines, or goal setting, or ice baths or mantras. It is a roadmap for accountants and advisors aspiring to elevate their practice and achieve significant success by adopting the mindset and practices...

In business mistakes are inevitable.  And to have a successful business they are absolutely necessary. But how do you overcome hurdles and pick yourself back up when you get knocked down?  Or when you lose 1 million pounds... Key Takeaways: Identify Internal Blocks: Recognize that personal doubt and lack of belief can significantly hinder business growth. Cultivate Belief and Faith: Develop a stro...

Listen to this episode to learn how to shift your practice from compliance to advisory services effectively, leveraging the understanding of why clients buy to attract better clients and provide more value. Whether you're just starting in advisory services or looking to refine your approach, this episode offers valuable insights into positioning your services to meet your clients' deepes...

As my business grew and evolved, so to did the way that I managed my time, and the way that I worked.  Join me as I share the strategies and structures that have worked from me through the 4 stages of business growth. Key Takeaways: Discover strategies for effective time management that aligns with your business goals and personal life. Learn how to balance work and life responsibilities, especial...

In episode 11 Amanda explores the transformative power of partnerships in accelerating business growth, expanding reach, and establishing credibility in your chosen market. Key Takeaways Leveraging Partnerships: Utilize strategic alliances and joint ventures to quickly gain trust and credibility among your target audience. Capitalizing on Established Trust: Align with non-competitive businesses to...

In this episode Amanda explores Imposter Syndrome, how it has affected herself and others, and share tips to combat those pesky self-doubts. Your path to believing in yourself, and confidence in your ability as an advisor, starts here. Key Takeaways: Understanding and acknowledging imposter syndrome is the first step toward overcoming it. Leveraging personal experiences and knowledge is crucial in...

In this episode I share with you my top five strategies for selling your advisory/coaching offers…  and what to do if your offers are currently met with crickets. Key Takeaways: Strategies for Selling Advisory and Coaching Offers: Learn how to effectively sell your advisory and coaching services. Overcoming the 'Crickets' Reaction: Tactics for engaging your audience when your offers are...

In today's episode, Amanda dives deep into the 6 elements of designing a personal brand as a business advisor. Whether you already have a strong personal brand or are invisible online, this podcast will help you understand how to put the foundations in place to stand out and attract opportunities to you, opportunities in the way of clients, speaking opportunities and building a solid well-kno...

In this episode, Amanda explores the impact of having toxic clients in your firm. She shares how to spot one, how to fire them, and when is a good time to fire them. We all have those Vampire clients that suck the life out of us, sadly all too often fear of losing the money stops us from taking action and not selling our soul to the devil. Tune in to get a dose of inspiration and find out how to F...

As we sadly watch the accounting profession become more and more commoditized, we must find a way to differentiate ourselves in the marketplace and become more relevant than ever before. In the latest podcast, Amanda C. Watts shares the importance of relevancy and the shift that accountants need to make to ensure they get paid their value. Key Takeaways: The Importance of Being VITAL: Amanda empha...

If you have been in business for more than the last 5 minutes you will know what a business coach is. The coaching industry has done a great job of marketing itself, and ensuring that all business owners believe that they need a coach.  When, in fact, what business owners need (in most instances) is an expert advisor with a financial background – YOU.  Business coaches are stealing your clients. ...

One of the biggest hurdles in finding advisory clients is the difficulty in articulating what exactly it is and the value that it provides. Creating a model and and an offer that is easy to talk about, easy to understand and can be explained visually as well, is key to showing the value of your advisory services. Recap / Takeaways Simplicity in Advisory: Emphasize the straightforwardness of being...

People are consuming more - of everything - than ever before in history.  While many see this as a bad thing, it can work to your advantage. Creating content, blogs, videos, books, guides, reports, and more, allows you to reach out and touch your ideal client where  ever they are. As well as influence them without even meeting them. Key Takeaways: Content Marketing as a Game Changer: Amanda C. Wat...

Somewhere between a CFO, traditional accountant, business coach and mentor lies the mysterious role of Business Advisor. But what does it entail exactly, and how does one make the shift to this VITAL role. Key Takeaways Advisory Role Transition: Emphasis on the shift from being a technician to an advisor, focusing on guiding clients to achieve their desired outcomes. The Power of Knowledge: Highli...

In this, the first episode of the Business Advisor Podcast, your host Amanda C. Watts outlines the benefits of an advisory offer (for you and your clients) and why it is such an important role to take. Key Takeaways: Transition from Technician to Advisor: Amanda discusses the transformation from being a technician working in your business to becoming a business advisor, offering high value and ach...