Sam Allred's guest appearances

Sam Allred

Accounting Influencers

How That Happened

It's A Family Matter

Gary Chapman

Chris Lucas

Randy Johnston

Gordon Deal

Chris Young

Phil Lancaster

Mike Michalowicz

Jess Connolly

David Griffin

Mike Dean

Rob Brown

Ron Baker

Sam Walker

Jeff Moore

Matt Crafton

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Episode 40. In today's interview, "Building a Stellar Accounting Career with Sam Allred."You can also watch this on youtube here: https://youtu.be/TSabv_6zIkUSam Allred is a qualified CPA and founder of Upstream Academy. He has been regularly recognized as one of the major influencers in the accounting profession and has been listed as one of Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting and as one of IPA’s Most Recommended Consultants. He is one of the most sought-after speakers in the accounting profession and is viewed as one of their top strategic thinkers. Key takeaways from this episode include:➯ why the accounting profession is in great shape despite the pandemic➯ the two biggest challenges for accounting firms in these tough times (clue - it's to do with people)➯ the impact of accounting firms realising that they can work remotely➯ the major concern for accounting firms who have a remote workforce➯ the first thing accounting firms must do if they want to maintain a strong culture➯ why hope is not a strategy for survival, growth and recovery➯ the difference between rockstars and superstars in a professional firm➯ shout out to Jim Collins and his book Good to Great - get the right people on your team bus➯ what attracting great people to your accounting firm allows you to do➯ what new entrants to accounting need to understand if they want to get excited by their career➯ a major but underestimated benefits of working as an accountant in practice vz industry➯ why failing to clarify to emerging leaders what it takes to make partner is a sign of poor leadership in accounting firms➯ what high performing professional firms do with their talent and succession that other firms don't➯ the biggest mistake accountants make in carving out a stellar career for themselves➯ how a stellar accounting career is very different to a good career➯ the importance of recognising your strengths and unique abilities to forge a standout career in accountancy➯ the dangers of staying in your comfort zone and what stepping out of it looks like for ambitious accountants➯ the challenge of feedback and why most people don't grow/progress because they won't ask for it➯ what accountants can learn from the Eisenhower Matrix as promoted by Stephen Covey➯ the power of being intentional with your career planning in professional lifeSam and his wife, Marlene, live outside of Park City, Utah. His hobbies include spending time with his family, fly fishing and golf. Sam and Marlene have seven children. Contact him here:Website and blog http://upstreamacademy.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-allred-1787337NOTE TO LISTENERS:The Accounting Influencers Podcast is a CPE-accredited daily radio-style show with four segments coming out every Monday which are repeated on the other 4 weekdays as standalone episodes, plus a bonus 'from the client's perspective' episode on Saturdays. On Sundays, listeners get a short min trailer for the coming week's episodes.Every Tuesday the show gives you a relevant news topic from the accounting and fintech world with a direct application to accountants, CPAs and bookkeepers. Great to stay informed and build your commercial acumen.Every Wednesday and Friday, we feature an uncut interview with top authors, leaders, thinkers and performers in the accounting and fintech world. Every Thursday the show gives you a practical 'here's what works' tips concerning a key challenge, need or strategy for accountants, CPAs and bookkeepers. Great to stay current and keep your skills topped up.Finally, every Saturday gives listeners a bonus episode which focuses on the buyers of accounting services - the clients themselves. In particular how they feel, react to and experience their interactions with accountants. That includes why they buy or don't buy, why they move or stay and why they think how they think about you, your firm, your prices and your offerings.Martin and Rob love to hear from the show's 20,000 unique listeners in 144 countries around the world. If you like the show, leave a review wherever you listen, and please recommend the show to your friends and colleagues.Mentioned in this episode:YouTube CTA

Episode 40. In today's interview, "Building a Stellar Accounting Career with Sam Allred."You can also watch this on youtube here: <a href="https://youtu.be/TSabv_6zIkU" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/TSabv_6zIkU</a>Sam Allred is a qualified CPA and founder of Upstream Academy. He has been regularly recognized as one of the major influencers in the accounting profession and has been listed as one of Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting and as one of IPA’s Most Recommended Consultants. He is one of the most sought-after speakers in the accounting profession and is viewed as one of their top strategic thinkers. Key takeaways from this episode include:➯ why the accounting profession is in great shape despite the pandemic➯ the two biggest challenges for accounting firms in these tough times (clue - it's to do with people)➯ the impact of accounting firms realising that they can work remotely➯ the major concern for accounting firms who have a remote workforce➯ the first thing accounting firms must do if they want to maintain a strong culture➯ why hope is not a strategy for survival, growth and recovery➯ the difference between rockstars and superstars in a professional firm➯ shout out to Jim Collins and his book Good to Great - get the right people on your team bus➯ what attracting great people to your accounting firm allows you to do➯ what new entrants to accounting need to understand if they want to get excited by their career➯ a major but underestimated benefits of working as an accountant in practice vz industry➯ why failing to clarify to emerging leaders what it takes to make partner is a sign of poor leadership in accounting firms➯ what high performing professional firms do with their talent and succession that other firms don't➯ the biggest mistake accountants make in carving out a stellar career for themselves➯ how a stellar accounting career is very different to a good career➯ the importance of recognising your strengths and unique abilities to forge a standout career in accountancy➯ the dangers of staying in your comfort zone and what stepping out of it looks like for ambitious accountants➯ the challenge of feedback and why most people don't grow/progress because they won't ask for it➯ what accountants can learn from the Eisenhower Matrix as promoted by Stephen Covey➯ the power of being intentional with your career planning in professional lifeSam and his wife, Marlene, live outside of Park City, Utah. His hobbies include spending time with his family, fly fishing and golf. Sam and Marlene have seven children. Contact him here:<a href="http://upstreamacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website and blog</a> <a href="http://upstreamacademy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://upstreamacademy.com</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-allred-1787337" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-allred-1787337</a>NOTE TO LISTENERS:The Accounting Influencers Podcast is a CPE-accredited daily radio-style show with four segments coming out every Monday which are repeated on the other 4 weekdays as standalone episodes, plus a bonus 'from the client's perspective' episode on Saturdays. On Sundays, listeners get a short min trailer for the coming week's episodes.Every Tuesday the show gives you a relevant news topic from the accounting and fintech world with a direct application to accountants, CPAs and bookkeepers. Great to stay informed and build your commercial acumen.Every Wednesday and Friday, we feature an uncut interview with top authors, leaders, thinkers and performers in the accounting and fintech world. Every Thursday the show gives you a practical 'here's what works' tips concerning a key challenge, need or strategy for accountants, CPAs and bookkeepers. Great to stay current and keep your skills topped up.Finally, every Saturday gives listeners a bonus episode which focuses on the buyers of accounting services - the clients themselves. In particular how they feel, react to and experience their interactions with accountants. That includes why they buy or don't buy, why they move or stay and why they think how they think about you, your firm, your prices and your offerings.Martin and Rob love to hear from the show's 20,000 unique listeners in 144 countries around the world. If you like the show, leave a review wherever you listen, and please recommend the show to your friends and colleagues.Mentioned in this episode:YouTube CTA

Building a Stellar Accounting Career with Sam Allred

Samantha "Sam" Allred, regional director for North Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry, discusses with Dr. Michael C. Blackwell how she discovered God's purpose for her life. Listen as she describes how the call to ministry-driven work brought her to join the NCBAM team in connecting lonely, isolated aging adults with volunteers and churches.

Samantha "Sam" Allred, regional director for North Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry, discusses with Dr. Michael C. Blackwell how she discovered God's purpose for her life. Listen as she describes how the call to ministry-driven work brought her to join the NCBAM team in connecting lonely, isolated aging adults with volunteers and churches.

Discovering God’s Purpose: Insights with Sam Allred

Sam Allred is founder and director of Upstream Academy, a consultancy of passionate advisors who design processes, tools, and programs to help firms achieve greater success. He has spent many years in the accounting industry, including as an equity partner with Anderson ZurMuehlen &amp; Co., P.C. in Montana. Allred has been regularly recognized as one of the major influencers in the accounting profession including being listed as one of Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting and also as one of IPA’s “Most Recommended Consultants.” He is one of the most sought-after speakers in the accounting profession and is viewed as one of their top strategic thinkers. In this episode, Sam discusses how he came to create Upstream Academy, and how he developed leadership qualities to overcome his fear of public speaking. He also reveals some complacencies that can stagger personal growth. Be sure to subscribe to "How That Happened" to receive our latest episodes, learn more about our guests, and collect resources on how to better manage your business. For bonus content and additional show notes, visit http://www.hogantaylor.com/how-that-happened-episode-28. Copyright 2020 HoganTaylor LLP. All Rights Reserved. To view the HoganTaylor general terms &amp; conditions, visit www.hogantaylor.com

Sam Allred is founder and director of Upstream Academy, a consultancy of passionate advisors who design processes, tools, and programs to help firms achieve greater success. He has spent many years in the accounting industry, including as an equity partner with Anderson ZurMuehlen &amp; Co., P.C. in Montana. Allred has been regularly recognized as one of the major influencers in the accounting profession including being listed as one of Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting and also as one of IPA’s “Most Recommended Consultants.” He is one of the most sought-after speakers in the accounting profession and is viewed as one of their top strategic thinkers. In this episode, Sam discusses how he came to create Upstream Academy, and how he developed leadership qualities to overcome his fear of public speaking. He also reveals some complacencies that can stagger personal growth. Be sure to subscribe to "How That Happened" to receive our latest episodes, learn more about our guests, and collect resources on how to better manage your business. For bonus content and additional show notes, visit <a href="http://www.hogantaylor.com/how-that-happened-episode-28" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.hogantaylor.com/how-that-happened-episode-28</a>. Copyright 2020 HoganTaylor LLP. All Rights Reserved. To view the HoganTaylor general terms &amp; conditions, visit <a href="http://www.hogantaylor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.hogantaylor.com</a>

28. Sam Allred - Upstream Academy