In this Interview episode I chat with Co-host Erin Andrews of the Owner’s & Operations podcast for Accountants. We talk about the “traditional firm model” and creating a different work environment for our future accountants.In this episode you’ll hear:What it’s like taking over an accounting firm from your DadWhat we should (and shouldn’t) be doing to attract talent to our industry as a wholeWhat the “traditional accounting firm model is” and what to do about ita conversation about building an agency model if you chooseAbout our guest:Erin Andrews is the co-host of the Owners & Operations for accounting firm owners. They are on a mission to flip the accounting industry on its head by helping firm owners take control of their business and kiss 70 hour weeks GOODBYE. They offer on-demand courses to help firm owners set the right foundations for their firm, and get out of the traditional accounting firm model. Every Friday they meet in their Private Facebook Group and host discussions aimed at improving processes, operations and the lives of accounting firm owners. They also have a podcast, Owners & Operations - Accountants, where they share their weekly live streams.Get $300 off of their course by using code ambitious at checkout.keeper.app → use code AB 20 for 20% off your first 3 monthsThanks for listening.If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, @ambitiousbookkeeper & @ownersandoperationsFor more information about the Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:Visit our website: ambitiousbookkeeper.comFollow the Blog: ambitiousbookkeeper.com/blogConnect on Instagram: instagram.com/ambitiousbookkeeperConnect on LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/SerenaShoupConnect on Facebook: Facebook.com/serenashoupcpaFollow on Twitter: twitter.com/serenashoupcpaThank you for your support of our show. If you haven’t left a review yet it’s super simple. Please go to: https://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.com/podcast and leave your review.Podcast Publishing Tools we use:Podcast Editing: Ian Gilliam: iangilliam.comDescript (affiliate link)Buzzsprout (affiliate link) Ready to Elevate your leadership skills? Check out ambitiousbookkeeper.com/leadershipcoaching