Hosted by Zane Stevens · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 63 episodes
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"Protea Conversations" is an enlightening leadership podcast that delves into the dynamic world of business and accounting. In each episode, we engage with seasoned leaders to unravel their unique stories, uncovering pivotal advice that has shaped their success. Our guests generously share insights and practical guidance, offering listeners valuable lessons to propel their own career trajectories.
Zane Stevens hosts Protea Conversations, a business show with 63 episodes published.
Protea Conversations is the podcast for accountants and service-firm leaders. Subscribe to the channel! Meet Seth! Join us as Seth Fineberg, a seasoned journalist and analyst with nearly 30 years at the forefront of acco
Meet Diana! Discover how Diana Gleason transitioned from a professional dancer to building a thriving six-figure accounting firm, and her insights into scaling a service-based business, leadership, and personal growth. M
Meet Cash! Discover how Cash East transitioned from a childhood love of fly fishing to building innovative software tools that revolutionize real estate investing and bookkeeping. Gain insights into the importance of dat
Meet Jeff! Explore Jeff Okrepkie's inspiring story of resilience, community rebuilding, and servant leadership, shaped by personal tragedy and dedicated public service. This conversation delves into his unique approach t
Meet Paul! In this episode, Paul Schwartz shares his insights on how Sonoma County's market has remained resilient post-COVID, highlighting the strength of owner-user markets despite economic pressures. He emphasizes the
Meet Mike! Discover insights from Mike Mathews on the importance of clear communication, fostering meaningful relationships, and leveraging values-driven businesses in this engaging conversation. Learn from his diverse c
Meet Nancy! In this episode, Nancy McClelland, also known as the Dancing Accountant, shares her inspiring journey from music education to becoming a passionate advocate for community, authenticity, and collaboration in t
Meet Katie! In the latest episode of Protea Conversations, Zane welcomes Katie Thomas, a dynamic professional who made a remarkable transition from accounting to marketing. We delve into Katie's journey, her motivations,
Meet Anshul! In this episode of Protea Conversations, discover how direct ownership offshoring can give your business control, reduce compliance risks, and unlock access to global talent. Anshul Agrawal shares his journe
Meet Randy! In this episode of Protea Conversations, Randy Crabtree shares his inspiring journey of overcoming personal challenges, building vibrant communities, and embracing vulnerability to lead with authenticity in t
Meet Justin! In this episode of Protea Conversations, Zane Stevens interviews Justin Stephens, the second-generation owner of Stephens Tax Services. Justin shares his journey from initially avoiding the family business t
Meet Mike! In this conversation, Mike Roe shares his journey from a 28-year career in policing to becoming the CEO of tensense.ai , a platform that helps organizations make sense of their data. He discusses the importanc
Meet Ryan! In this conversation, Ryan Brinkman discusses the importance of being bold in client relationships, particularly when advising on financial decisions. He emphasizes the need for transparency and honesty, even
Meet Brit! In this episode of Protea Conversations, Zane Stevens interviews Britt Summerill, a seasoned CFO with over 20 years of experience in accounting. Britt shares his journey from starting as an auditor to becoming
Meet Mike! In this conversation, Zane Stevens interviews Michael Bark, CPA, CVA, the founding partner of Bull Moose Financial. They discuss the unique approach of Bull Moose Financial, focusing on a subscription model th
Meet Serena! Episode Summary In this episode of Protea Conversations, Zane sits down with Serena Shoup, CPA, founder of Of Course Financial and The Ambitious Bookkeeper®. Serena shares her journey from a small-town girl
Meet Chad! In this conversation, Zane interviews Chad Davis, co-founder of LiveCA, a pioneering virtual CPA firm in Canada. They discuss Chad's unique lifestyle of living in an RV while running a successful accounting fi
Meet Joe! In this conversation, Joe Manganelli shares his journey from working at Goldman Sachs to founding and scaling Calculate, an outsourced accounting firm, and now leading Amalgam, a data aggregation and automation
Meet Justine! In this episode of Protea Conversations, host Zane Stevens welcomes Justine Lackey, a pioneer in the virtual bookkeeping industry. Justine shares her journey from starting a business to successfully selling
Meet Erin! In this episode of Protea Conversations, Zane interviews Erin Pohan, founder of Upkeeping, who shares her unique journey from customer service to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the accounting industry.
Paul Schwartz
Director of Information Security · Lansing Community College
1 appearance on this show
Nancy McClelland
Owner · The Dancing Accountant
1 appearance on this show
Katie Thomas
High Tech Enterprise AE · Moxxy Forensic Investigations
1 appearance on this show
Randy Crabtree
co-founder and partner · Tri-Merit Specialty Tax Professionals
1 appearance on this show
Serena Shoup
1 appearance on this show
Chad Davis
Co-founder & Partner at LiveCA LLP · Abita Brewing Company
1 appearance on this show
Justine Lackey
Bookkeeping Business Coach · The Incubator
1 appearance on this show
Erin Pohan
WAVE Conference
1 appearance on this show
Geni Whitehouse
CPA and Founder · Information Technology Alliance
1 appearance on this show
Chris Williams
Cloud Therapist, Developer Relations Manager At Hashicorp, Host & Presenter At Brownbag, Enterprise Architect, Co-Founder At AWS Portsmouth User Group, AWS Hero, VMware vExpert · Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association
1 appearance on this show
Rory Henry
BTG
1 appearance on this show
Terrell Turner
TL Turner Group
1 appearance on this show
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