116 A Totally Creative Colorful Conversation (feat. Kelly Gonsalves) | #SocialStudies

Episode 116 | Recorded July 25, 2022

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Today we have Scott and Kelly Gonsalves on the show. Together, they explore the exciting and evolving world of accounting, delving into how the industry is growing and changing. They also take a closer look at the impact of shifting client bases and the challenges that accounting firms/businesses face in the age of remote work. Throughout the episode, they touch on a variety of engaging topics, from the latest trends in high school music to the role of color in our lives, they even chat about sports!

Whether you're an accounting firm owner looking to stay ahead of the curve, a business owner trying to navigate a rapidly-changing landscape, or simply someone interested in the fascinating world of accounting and finance, this episode has something for you

• Colors

• Tattoos and soundwaves

• Who is Kelly and Creativity

• Childhood and school

• Growing up and not growing up

• Old Internet

• Old phones

• High school music back in the day versus today

• Totally the story

• Growing the community and Twitter

• Types of clients at the beginning

• Shifting the client base

• What does Totally SEO do?

• Clients and tech-forwardness

• In-person versus online

• The other Kelly Gonsalves

• Twitter and the Socials

• The generational characteristics and different personas

• Pink and Blue

• Sports

• The different audiences, clients versus colleagues, and imposter syndrome

• Kelly’s style and Clippy

• Worries and post-covid, and getting rid of the unnecessary stress

• Learning to say no

• Not shifting to new apps for clients

• Say no to opportunity?

• Money and what you want and generational differences

• Rapping and Xerocon parties

• Xero and Quickbooks changing lives

• Firm Hard Numbers

• Leading Ladies

• Child break

• Back to leading ladies

• How they do their thing and AH March

• Fanny packs

• Creative outlets and business

• Stage fright

• Notifications

• What’s next for Kelly?

• Appy Camp

• Intuit bubble

• Colors in the hair

• Looking younger, being fun, and being taken seriously pros and cons

• Wrapping up

All the Shoutouts:

Totally Booked, Totally SEO, Megan Genest Tarnow, Sherrell T. Martin, Greg Kyte, CPA