Branch Out - A Podcast from Connection Builders
Business:Careers
Unexpected connections exist all around us; we just have to be open to them. One such connection that many listeners may find surprising is the link between music and accounting. Our guest today, Scott Scarano, has always had a passion for both these disciplines. He describes accounting as the language of business and music as the language of life. Scott is the owner of a thriving accounting firm, a podcaster, and the custodian of Accounting High, an online resource that is helping to modernize the accounting profession and make it more accessible for everyone. While many people view accountants as lacking creativity, Scott, aka The Rapping CPA, is here to insist otherwise. In today’s conversation with Scott, we delve into One CPA’s Journey: The Nexus of Creativity and Entrepreneurship.
Our discussion includes the nature of creativity, how repetition helps us grow, and what it means to be open to recognizing new and unexpected connections. Scott talks with us about how his grandfather inspired him to pursue accounting, what it was like to build his CPA firm, and how he made the transition from being an operator in his business to a high-level visionary. We also contemplate the nature of failure before hearing the story of how Scott started writing highly detailed and entertaining rap parodies. Scott closes off today's episode with a rendition of his riveting Superapp rap, which is based on Eminem’s Superman (and written for Expensify), and shares the response he got from Expensify CEO David Barrett when he had him as a guest on his podcast.
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Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Scott Scarano on LinkedIn
Scott Scarano on Twitter
Accounting High
Accounting High on YouTube
Accounting High Podcast
The Dunning-Kruger effect
The Creative Act: A Way of Being
FreshBooks
Expensify
ExpensiCon
David Barrett on LinkedIn
Connection Builders
Alex Drost LinkedIn
Ask, Listen, Act: Enhancing Your Client Experience - Alyson Fieldman
Disconnect to Connect: Transforming Your Workplace and Your Life - Amy Vetter
Strategic Growth for Professional Services Firms - Gale Crosley
The Power of Professional Empathy - Bruce Ditman
The Value of Thought Leadership - Elana Margulies Snyderman
Successful Cross-Selling in Professional Services Firms - Timothy Keith
Strategic Marketing for Private Equity and Deal Advisors - Jack Vawdrey
The Power of Brand Recognition - Mike Jones
Giving Emotions a Seat at the Table - Denise Logan
Empowering CPAs to Build and Scale Profitable Practices - Chase Birky
Essential Skills for Business Development Success - Alex Egan
Finding Passion in the Work You Do – Randy Crabtree
Resilience Breeds Success - Lisa Howze
Building Credibility to Facilitate Authentic Connections - George Sirignano
Ask Questions to Uncover Opportunity - Gary Braun
The Entrepreneur's Mindset - Isatou Smith
Leading Through Challenging Situations - Susan Black-Beth
Embrace Uncertainty & Take Risks - David Hartley
Rethink Your Approach to Work - Dan Montgomery
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