The Best Podcasts and Must-Listen Episodes for Bookkeepers and Accountants
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Since I launched Workflow Queen in February 2020, I've had SO many amazing opportunities.
While yes, I've been able to create courses that support the bookkeeping and accounting industry, my journey goes way beyond that.
Some of the most FUN times I've had since owning this business have been sharing my story and expertise as a guest for conferences, podcasts, and YouTube channels!
Not to mention hosting in-person retreats which are a whole different kind of fun 😜
I am truly honored when someone reaches out to me to speak!
Since systems are my jam, I am more than happy to talk about them for hours on end. If your jam is listening to me talk about systems (or you wonder if it could be) check out some of the places I've been featured!
🎙 In case you didn't know, I also have a podcast! This is a show dedicated to bookkeepers and accountants who want to use tech, automation, and systems in their firm so they can scale! Give it a listen on Apple and Podbean.
Growing Your Firm Podcast by Jetpack Workflow
This was SUCH a fun conversation with David Cristello, CEO of Jetpack Workflow. What started as a casual conversation about workflows, turned into a tech-heavy conversation! If you are trying to solidify your tech stack, this episode is for you.
Tune in to hear my thoughts on:
How to leverage mistakes into better systems
How to utilize mind mapping
How to translate what is in your brain to your team
All my favorite tools I use to build and manage my team
And SO MUCH MORE!
Listen to the episode: Workflow Queen’s Must-Have Tools & Tactics for Growing Your Firm
I Love Bookkeeping Podcast
This was one of my first podcast interviews! The I Love Bookkeeping Podcast is hosted by Ben Robinson, owner of Bookkeeper Launch. This the exact program I took to learn how to provide bookkeeping services to my clients! I was so successful from the program, Ben even asked me to teach in the 4.0 version of this highly prestigious course.
Tune in to hear my thoughts on:
The value of a second opinion
Utilizing your team's potential
How Workflow Queen was born
How to get out of your own head and let go of control
The importance of setting boundaries with yourself to avoid burnout
Listen to the episode: Balancing Life with Work with Alyssa Lang
Run Like Clockwork Podcast
If you aren't familiar with the Run Like Clockwork team, they are amazing! I took their program a while back and saw so much success from it, they asked me to be a guest on their show! In this interview, you'll hear from me and my Operations Manager chatting about all things hiring.
Tune in to hear our thoughts on:
How to use the Queen Bee Role to decide who to hire
Hiring based on culture fit
Where to find your next hire
How to attract your next unicorn hire
Listen to the episode: Using Your QBR to Inform Hiring with Alyssa Lang
The Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast
This podcast is near and dear to me, as it is hosted by my biz bestie, Serena Shoup, CPA. I always LOVE when I can sit down with Serena and nerd out on all things systems and how they relate to scaling your practice. (Want to streamline your onboarding process? Check out her signature course: Onboarding on Autopilot)
Tune in to hear my thoughts on:
The difference between scaling and growing
The importance of setting a vision for your company
How to decide on a pay structure for team members
Listen to the episode: Scaling Your Bookkeeping Business with Alyssa Lang the Workflow Queen
Horkey HQ Podcast
If you aren't familiar with Gina Horkey, she is the queen of Virtual Assistants! Her company provides a service called Horkey Handbook which will match you with the perfect Virtual Assistant to suit your needs. I highly recommend using this service if you are in the market for hiring someone to handle tasks in your firm beyond the actual bookkeeping.
Tune in to hear my thoughts on:
The importance of workflows, automation, and a project management system
How I use Profit First in my business
Hiring contractors vs. employees
Overcoming imposter syndrome
Listen to the episode: Alyssa Lang: Sprinkle a Little Fun On It
Bookkeeping Side Hustle
Kate Johnson is the owner of Bookkeeping Side Hustle. She teaches folks in the bookkeeping/accounting industry how to make money using their skills to work virtually by providing TONS of free resources. I loved chatting with her about how bookkeepers and accountants can use Asana to organize their firm like a pro!
Tune in to hear my thoughts on:
Why it's never too early to start documenting your processes
Why Asana is my project management system of choice
The benefits of the premium vs. free versions of Asana
Watch the video: Asana Work Flow for Bookkeepers with Alyssa Lang
Building the Premier Accounting Firm Podcast
In this interview, I got to speak with Roger Kenecht who is president of Universal Accounting Center! This is a show dedicated to helping accounting professionals build confidence in providing high-quality service and getting paid for it!
Tune in to hear my thoughts on:
Solutions to the common challenges bookkeepers and accountants face
How to implement workflows and systems for success
Letting go of control so that you don't have to be front facing forever
How to remove yourself from the day-to-day operations
Listen to the episode: Yep, from Bartender to Tax & Accounting Specialist w/ Alyssa Lang
Live Appearances
The first time I was asked to speak in person was at the BXK conference in 2021! I was SO nervous because I didn't have the luxury of getting to pause a video recording or the comfort of my dogs sleeping in the corner. Once I got onstage and started talking about what I love most (it's workflows and systems if you didn't know), the anxiety subsided and I had an absolute blast! This was also an opportunity for me to meet students of Kickoff with Asana for Bookkeepers & Accountants for the first time in real life! The conversations I got to have with them really hit home for me and I am super grateful for those memories.
I was also honored to teach a full day session at the Level Up Retreat in 2021! This was my chance to debut my content featuring the epic software, Notion.
By the way, if you are interested in learning about Notion and how it can become a powerhouse of an information hub for your practice...
I recommend joining the waitlist for my group coaching program: Breakthrough for Bookkeepers & Accountants! In this high-touch program, we're doing a deep dive into all things systems and how to integrate them into all aspects of your firm!
