EP303: Spotlight - Jasen Stine & Jim Buffington - Building A Bookkeeping Business With Impact!

“You're not going to attract talent that way, they aren't
interested in mindless data entry work, they want to have a
meaningful impact on the world around them and if we don't create
those opportunities someone else will.” 

-Jasen Stine


It is easy to get set in our ways. To let fear of the future,
change and innovation, keep us locked into the same patterns.
That at one time may have served us, but now only serves to limit
our growth.


Understanding the value of your own expertise will make it easier
to move away from compliance bookkeeping. Utilize your skills as
an advisor to offer far better value to your clients. When you
connect with other bookkeepers and thought leaders, you will be
better positioned and informed on the cutting edge of industry
innovations. Learning from others, to offer more impactful
services.


Jasen Stine, a Tax and Account Education Leader at Intuit and
AccounTrends podcast host, and Jim Buffington, an Advisory
Services Leader at Intuit Accountants, are the featured guests of
a special Spotlight episode!


During this interview, you'll learn...



The value of recognizing the potential of your own
expertise


How to switch from a compliance to an advisory
mindset


The importance of building relationships with
like-minded people & thought leaders



Learn more about Intuit here.


Check out the Intuit Accountants’ Tax Pro Center at this
link. 


Listen to the AccounTrends Podcast here. 


Connect with Jasen on LinkedIn.


Connect with Jim on Twitter
& LinkedIn.


Time Stamps
 
1:40 - Jasen & Jim discuss their career journeys 
4:40 - Overcoming the big challenges 
9:40 - The needs of accountants 
17:10 - Getting your focus right 
22:00 - Building connections to cultivate expertise 
29:49 - Helpful resources for listeners
34:10 - Connecting thought leaders