Practice Evolution Podcast

From the creation of one of the UK’s leading online accountancy firms for small and micro-businesses and the sequel of one of the most regarded texts written for accountants, to a revolution in how accounting is presented and what it really takes to make your practice sellable... welcome to The Story Of Podcast!  Launching 16th October 2023, the first five episodes (releasing every two weeks) feat...

Phil and Ollie host their last ever episode of #PracticeEvolution, as the first series of Practice Evolution draws to a close. The pair take a fond look back at the various guest speakers and ground covered on the show. We remember the highs, the lows, the live sessions at Accountex 2023, our favourite guests, and pay tribute to the much missed John Stokdyk. Phil and Ollie also finally reveal thei...

Phil and Ollie meet video content expert Leigh Stallard in this episode, who’s seen the accountancy sector from every angle. In practice, big software provider, smaller software provider – you name it. They cover how accountants can get started with video, telling the story of your practice, sharing your opinions on big industry developments, and even getting your clients involved. Leigh also tell...

Of all social media platforms, LinkedIn provides possibly the greatest opportunity for accountants to grow their practice. LinkedIn coach Ashley Leeds (also known as the “15-minute guy”) joins Phil and Ollie on this episode to talk about the dos and don’ts of LinkedIn, and how you can join the 1% of LinkedIn users that regularly create content. You'll also hear tips about how to build your con...

In this episode, Phil and Ollie speak with leadership and culture expert Heather Elkington about entrepreneurialism! Heather shares fascinating insights spanning her whole career to date – from her formative experiences working at Harrods to becoming the second employee at startup GoProposal, and growing that business to a lucrative acquisition. Download this episode to find out what an “asset def...

In this episode, Phil and Ollie welcome Formula 1 expert and author Mark Gallagher for a discussion about leadership, business growth and digital transformation. We cover his time working on the management board of Jordan Grand Prix, and how he helped to grow Jaguar Racing into the Red Bull Racing team we know today. We also ask Mark about how data analysis and emerging tech have enhanced the spor...

With Ollie away sunning himself in Turkey, Phil Hobden takes the reins for this zinger of a discussion with motivational speaker and author Brad Burton! Our teams have first-hand experience of Brad's inspirational style and we're thrilled to have him join us on the show. In a Practice Evolution episode unlike any other, Phil and Brad talk about overcoming personal and professional adversit...

Back in May 2023 we hosted two days of LIVE talks with some amazing guests at the Uk's largest accountancy show - Accountex.  Ep #12: Needle In Tech Stack with guests Julie Sinsbury (Moore South) & John Toon (Beaver & Struthers) Note: This was recorded at that event, hence why the sound is different to usual!  #PracticeEvolution #Accountants #Bookkeepers #WoltersKluwerUK #events #Accou...

Back in May 2023 we hosted two days of LIVE talks with some amazing guests at the Uk's largest accountancy show - Accountex.  Ep #11: Getting Personal To Keep Your People with guest David Dand (Coreus) Note: This was recorded at that event, hence why the sound is different to usual!  #PracticeEvolution #Accountants #Bookkeepers #WoltersKluwerUK #events #Accountex #LiveShow #Recruitment #HR 

Back in May 2023 we hosted two days of LIVE talks with some amazing guests at the Uk's largest accountancy show - Accountex.  Ep #10: More Stop Marketing & Start Talking with returning guest Amanda C Watts Note: This was recorded at that event, hence why the sound is different to usual!  #PracticeEvolution #Accountants #Bookkeepers #WoltersKluwerUK #events #Accountex #LiveShow #Marketing 

Back in May 2023 we hosted two days of LIVE talks with some amazing guests at the Uk's largest accountancy show - Accountex.  Ep #9: Pricing - How to value yourself and your practice with guest Des O'Neill (OmniPro & CPD Store) Note: This was recorded at that event, hence why the sound is different to usual!  #PracticeEvolution #Accountants #Bookkeepers #WoltersKluwerUK #events #Accoun...

Back in May 2023 we hosted two days of LIVE talks with some amazing guests at the Uk's largest accountancy show - Accountex.  Ep #8: Automation- making your working day less repetitive (Wolters Kluwer) & Paul Freeman (DJH Mitten Clarke) Note: This was recorded at that event, hence why the sound is different to usual!  #PracticeEvolution #Accountants #Bookkeepers #WoltersKluwerUK #events #A...

Back in May 2023 we hosted two days of LIVE talks with some amazing guests at the Uk's largest accountancy show - Accountex.  Ep #7: Why No Funding is The New Funding with guest Paul Surtees (Capiatlise) Note: This was recorded at that event, hence why the sound is different to usual!  #PracticeEvolution #Accountants #Bookkeepers #WoltersKluwerUK #events #Accountex #LiveShow #Funding #Capitali...

Back in May 2023 we hosted two days of LIVE talks with some amazing guests at the Uk's largest accountancy show - Accountex.  Ep 06: Vendors, Accountants and the world of change with guest Anoop Rehal (Haines Watts) Note: This was recorded at that event, hence why the sound is different to usual!  #PracticeEvolution #Accountants #Bookkeepers #WoltersKluwerUK #events #Accountex #LiveShow #vendo...

Back in May 2023 we hosted two days of LIVE talks with some amazing guests at the Uk's largest accountancy show - Accountex.  Ep #5: Why funding may not always be the answer with guest: Andrea Reynolds (Swoop) Note: This was recorded at that event, hence why the sound is different to usual!  #PracticeEvolution #Accountants #Bookkeepers #WoltersKluwerUK #events #Accountex #LiveShow #funding #gr...

For the first time, Practice Evolution has no guests! To mark Pride Month, we’re releasing our first two-hander episode with regular hosts Phil Hobden and Ollie Kiddell. Phil speaks as a keen straight ally of the LGBT+ community; Ollie provides the perspective of an openly gay man. We cover why Pride matters, and what both individuals and organisations can do to support LGBT+ people. We’re hoping...

Back in May 2023 we hosted two days of LIVE talks with some amazing guests at the Uk's largest accountancy show - Accountex.  Ep #4 Why Your Next Hire will cost x3 their salary with Guest: David Dand (Coreus) Note: This was recorded at that event, hence why the sound is different to usual!  #PracticeEvolution #Accountants #Bookkeepers #WoltersKluwerUK #events #Accountex #LiveShow #Recruitment...

Back in May 2023 we hosted two days of LIVE talks with some amazing guests at the Uk's largest accountancy show - Accountex.  Practice Evolution @ Accountex 02: Forecasting- how to project the future and make informed decisions with Guests Ben Cunliffe (Wolters Kluwer) & Charlotte Ing (Pure Cloud Accounting) Note: This was recorded at that event, hence why the sound is different to usual! ...

Back in May 2023 we hosted two days of LIVE talks with some amazing guests at the Uk's largest accountancy show - Accountex.  Ep #1: Stop Marketing & Start Talking with guest: Amanda C Watts Note: This was recorded at that event, hence why the sound is different to usual!  #PracticeEvolution #Accountants #Bookkeepers #WoltersKluwerUK #events #Accountex #LiveShow #Marketing

Back in May 2023 we hosted two days of LIVE talks with some amazing guests at the Uk's largest accountancy show - Accountex. Ep #1: 'Inclusion: it starts with ‘I’, but it needs ‘you’ too' with guests: Kayleigh Graham (Telleroo), Dayle Rodriguez (Kreston Reeves) & Elise Sallis (Wolters Kluwer) Note: This was recorded at that event, hence why the sound is different to usual! #Practic...

Hot off the heels of our most successful Accountex ever, Phil and Ollie catch up with Wolters Kluwer events supremo Steph Czaplinska. We talk about what it takes to make an event stand work, the post-event work, the new Practice Evolution Theatre, the inaugural Wolters Kluwer boat party, and much more! (Straight after recording this, Steph probably went off to start planning Accountex 2024. She&#3...

Ahead of a packed May 2023 schedule, Phil and Ollie catch with Accountex portfolio director Caroline Hobden and Digital Accountancy Show founder Dan Cockerton. We discuss the process of constructing successful industry events, how delegates can get the most out of events, and the dos and don'ts for exhibitors! Plus, we respond to your LinkedIn comments on top event survival tips. #PracticeEvol...

In this special episode, we welcome an accounting industry icon! Tax expert Rebecca Benneyworth joins Phil at a recent Wolters Kluwer seminar in Bristol. Tax, HMRC, choosing accounting software, Making Tax Digital - you name it, they cover it! Rebecca and Phil also take questions from our live seminar audience. This episode is not one to miss! #PracticeEvolution #Accountants #Bookkeepers #WoltersK...

We're talking forecasting on this episode! Since Doc Brown wasn't available, Phil and Ollie have brought in the next greatest experts on unfogging the future: Kirsty McGregor (founder of the Corporate Finance Network) and Ella M Doherty (practice director at Aviatrix Accountancy Ltd). In the first part of this episode, the four of us discuss best practice in forecasting. In the second part...

In a remarkable episode of Practice Evolution, Phil and Ollie speak to Des O’Neill (ProfitPro) and Francesca Tricarico (Future Cloud Accounting). What started off as a straightforward discussion about pricing your accounting services became a rallying cry to the whole profession. Realise your own worth! Accountants are trained, accredited professionals: remember that and don’t be afraid to price y...