Hector Garcia

In this conversation, Hector Garcia, a CPA and influential voice in the QuickBooks world, shares his journey from Venezuela to becoming a YouTube sensation. He discusses how documenting his accounting experiences online led to a successful firm and new ventures. Hector emphasizes the power of generosity and authentic relationships in business. He reveals his diverse revenue streams, from affiliate marketing to software development, and explores the balance between personal branding and professional ethics. This insightful dialogue is a roadmap for anyone looking to reinvent themselves.

Join Hector Garcia, a CPA, QuickBooks trainer, and AI thought leader with over 300,000 YouTube subscribers, as he redefines the role of accountants in the AI era. He discusses how empathy and personalization are becoming crucial in an increasingly automated field. The conversation dives into innovative business models like outcome-driven billing and subscription pricing. Hector also emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations and AI literacy, urging accountants to embrace creativity and communication to thrive in a transformed landscape.

Recounting the history of QuickBooks Desktop vs Online, predicting Desktop's demise, AI's role in shaping the future, controversy over Live Bookkeeping, impact on accounting professionals, Intuit's shift to assisted services, and the future of AI and automation in accounting