In this episode, I interview Simone, founder & host of the Cannabis Business Minds Podcast, a former auditor and current consultant in the financial industry. She shares her story about getting into cannabis accounting and how she helps accountants and cannabis customers navigate the industry. Many tips will translate into any type of accounting practice.In this episode you’ll hear:Freelance vs consultingThe importance of pre-education in acquiring clientsInterviewing business owners to learn their pain pointsChanging the accounting industryAnd moreAbout our guest:Simone Cimiluca-Radzins is a CPA with a vision to see a world where financial freedom is attainable for every individual that can dream, train, hustle, and repeat.Simone has more than a decade of experience helping Fortune 500 companies and startups improve operations, raise capital, and build better strategies to drive profit and empower employees.From corporate to cannabis, Simone made the jump into entrepreneurship in 2015 working with governments, community organizations, and startups to help build the nascent cannabis industry.Today, Simone trains entrepreneurs on how to confidently find their place as a CEO and have the tools to build a profitable business.Connect with Simone:LinkedInHer podcast: CannabisBusinessMinds.comInstagram: @businesswithsimone and @cannabisbusinessmindsAccountants Guide to Working in Cannabis download available here: https://www.cbmnetwork.com/courses/cfbResources mentioned in this episode:Earmark CPE (You can get CPE for listening to our interview episodes like this one… new episodes being added frequently!)Thanks 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, @ambitiousbookkeeperFor 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