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Bean Counter to Boss - Powered by XBert

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Bean Counter to Boss Podcast for Accountants with Ambition. Hosted by Will Rush from XBert alongside Amy Hancock and James Goulsbra, we share real-life stories, practical tips, and honest conversations about building a business you love. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, we’re here to help you go from bean counter to boss—one episode at a time. The Bean Counter to Boss podcast is powered by XBert. XBert is your trusty accounting and bookkeeping sidekick, tirelessly checking the data for errors and helping you manage workflow easily. Process, visibility and data quality control in one AI driven system. www.xbert.io

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December 17, 2025

Christmas Special

<p>In this festive episode of the Bean Counter to Boss podcast, Santa, Rudolph, and Santa's Helper share their holiday experiences, discuss the busy season for accountants, and explore the fun and challenges of Christmas preparations. They delve into tax deductions for festive treats, share stories about Christmas presents, and debate their favourite holiday foods. Spoiler alert, someone doesn't like Christmas dinner (or roast dinners!)</p><p></p><p>The conversation also touches on Christmas party experiences, humorous 'Would You Rather' scenarios related to accounting, and reflections on the changing nature of holiday celebrations. The episode wraps up with warm wishes for the holiday season and plans for future episodes.</p><p></p>

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December 10, 2025

Episode 6 - Pricing With Confidence: Value vs Time

<p>In episode six of Bean Counter to Boss, Will, Amy and James chat about one of the biggest challenges in running an accounting practice: <b>pricing confidently</b>.</p><p></p><p>Amy reflects on starting out massively undercharging - cutting her old audit charge-out rate down to “mates rates” and how long it took to rebuild her pricing and confidence. She shares how tools like Ignition, repricing exercises, and understanding her own margins helped her move toward healthier, fixed-fee pricing.</p><p></p><p>James talks about his practice’s shift from underpriced early clients to targeting sustainable turnover and margins, and how giving away too much time can quietly erode profitability. A holiday epiphany pushed him to reset processes, revisit pricing, and separate compliance from advisory so clients clearly see what they’re paying for.</p><p></p><p>Together, they dig into:</p><ul><li>Fixed vs hourly billing</li><li>Monthly billing and cashflow</li><li>Pricing audits and large projects</li><li>Communicating software and fee increases</li><li>Clients taking back their bookkeeping</li><li>The confidence needed to stop discounting and stand firm on value</li></ul><p></p><p>They close with advice for new practice owners: <b>do proper market research</b> and <b>know your worth</b>. The trio tease a follow-up episode focused entirely on value pricing.</p><p></p><p>The Bean Counter to Boss podcast is powered by XBert. XBert is your trusty accounting and bookkeeping sidekick, tirelessly checking the data for errors and helping you manage workflow easily. Process, visibility and data quality control in one AI driven system. <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://riverside.fm/dashboard/studios/will-rushs-studio/www.xbert.io" target="_blank"><b>Visit the website to start a free trial or find out more</b></a></p>

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November 26, 2025

Guest Episode - Leigh Stallard of Nomad Video

<p>In this episode, Leigh Stallard discusses the significance of video content in the accounting industry, sharing his journey from working in practice to founding a video production company. He emphasises how video can enhance client engagement, onboarding, and education, while also providing practical tips for accountants looking to leverage video in their practices. The conversation covers the importance of understanding client needs, creating valuable content, and building relationships through effective communication.<br /><br />The Bean Counter to Boss podcast is powered by XBert. XBert is your trusty accounting and bookkeeping sidekick, tirelessly checking the data for errors and helping you manage workflow easily. Process, visibility and data quality control in one AI driven system. <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://riverside.fm/dashboard/studios/will-rushs-studio/www.xbert.io" target="_blank"><b>Visit the website to start a free trial or find out more</b></a></p><p></p>

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What is Bean Counter to Boss - Powered by XBert?

Bean Counter to Boss Podcast for Accountants with Ambition.

Hosted by Will Rush from XBert alongside Amy Hancock and James Goulsbra, we share real-life stories, practical tips, and honest conversations about building a business you love. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, we’re here to help you go from bean counter to boss—one episode at a time.

The Bean Counter to Boss podcast is powered by XBert. XBert is your trusty accounting and bookkeeping sidekick, tirelessly checking the data for errors and helping you manage workflow easily. Process, visibility and data quality control in one AI driven system.

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