The Upstream Leader Podcast
Upstream Academy – Jeremy Clopton
High-yield and low-maintenance: This is your ultimate goal as an accounting firm member, regardless of where you are in your career journey. Brought to you by Upstream Academy, The Upstream Leader Podcast is your source for insights and education on becoming a high performing firm leader.
Join host Jeremy Clopton for interviews with insightful, engaging and entertaining experts, who share knowledge and expertise on firm best practices, processes, technology and more! With a focus on culture, teams, clients and growth, you’ve found your passport to building a better career. Join us to become an Upstream Leader!
Join host Jeremy Clopton for interviews with insightful, engaging and entertaining experts, who share knowledge and expertise on firm best practices, processes, technology and more! With a focus on culture, teams, clients and growth, you’ve found your passport to building a better career. Join us to become an Upstream Leader!
Episodes
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Sep 21, 2021 • 26min
Transforming Practice Management Through Analytics
The role of analytics continues to grow in the accounting profession. Jeremy Clopton is joined by Steve McDonald, managing partner at Abdo, Eick and Meyers, who shares his practice management expertise. He discusses the key insights into virtually every facet of an accounting firm that the proper data analytics tools can help provide, and what that can potentially mean for each firm’s bottom line. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUpstreamLeader.com
Sep 7, 2021 • 37min
Proximal Strength: Reaching Your Goals
Jeremy Mhire of Proximal Strength, a CrossFit gym in Springfield, Missouri, joins Heath Alloway for Episode 10 of The Upstream Leader. Jeremy discusses his journey from member of a boy band to fitness expert and entrepreneur. He stresses the importance of developing a culture of togetherness and shared accountability, and shares his insights into how the human condition is universal, regardless of age or life experience. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUpstreamLeader.com
Aug 22, 2021 • 29min
Growing Through the Power of Connection
Grace Horvath, Vice President at CPAmerica, joins Jeremy Clopton for Episode 9 of The Upstream Leader to talk about networking, community, connections, and the power they hold. They discuss surrounding oneself with inspiring people, the benefits of collaboration, how to escape the “win at all costs”, “zero sum game” mindset, and more. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUpstreamLeader.com
Aug 8, 2021 • 27min
Becoming an Ambassador for Your Best Clients
On episode 8 of The Upstream Leader, Jeremy Clopton is joined by Amy Franko, founder of Amy Franko Associates, whose specific focus is on sales and leadership excellence. Amy discusses the importance of distinguishing between marketing and business development, stresses the need to engage in relationship building to be successful, and much more. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUpstreamLeader.com
Jul 25, 2021 • 27min
Stay at the Table: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
On Episode 07 of The Upstream Leader, Heath Alloway is joined by his brother-in-law, Chris Jones, for an important discussion about diversity, equity and inclusion. Chris has worked as a youth pastor and specializes in youth mental health, and he discusses his experiences with making diversity, equity and inclusion an important part of everyone’s lives. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUpstreamLeader.com
Jul 11, 2021 • 26min
Intentionality, Capacity, and High Yield, Low Maintenance
Jeremy Clopton and Heath Alloway come together in Episode 06 of The Upstream Leader to discuss what they've learned over an enlightening first quarter of podcast episodes. Though they cover a range of topics, intentionality, capacity, and the "High Yield, Low Maintenance" concept that is central to the Upstream Academy's approach take center stage. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUpstreamLeader.com
Jun 27, 2021 • 46min
“Same as Last Year” Won't Make You a Better Leader with Bethmara Kessler
On Episode 05 of The Upstream Leader, Jeremy Clopton speaks to Bethmara Kessler, Certified Fraud Examiner, about “Same as Last Year,” the idea that falling back on what worked last year limits the potential of companies, professionals, and reduces client service opportunities. They discuss ways to combat this attitude and maintain professional growth throughout one’s career. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUpstreamLeader.com
Jun 13, 2021 • 33min
The Six C's of Championship Leadership with Shaun Hill
On Episode 4 of The Upstream Leader, Heath Alloway talks to former NFL quarterback Shaun Hill. Shaun shares his insights on leadership, gleaned from fifteen years spent mostly in backup and support roles in the NFL. He talks about the “I/we/they” approach to accountability, the importance of building character, the need to treat everyone equally regardless of their ability, and how he wishes everyone received fan mail. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUpstreamLeader.com
Jun 1, 2021 • 37min
Bringing an Idea to Life with Damien Martin
On episode 03, Upstream Leader’s Heath Alloway talks to Damien Martin, Partner at BKD and host of the Simply Tax podcast, about his journey to leadership which has included Simply Tax as well as a short film noir about tax strategies. Damien’s philosophy to leave things better than he found them has served as a guide throughout his career, and he tells Heath about his plans for the future as well as how he’s reached this point so far. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUpstreamLeader.com
May 17, 2021 • 33min
Embracing Rapidly Changing Technology in a Slow to Adopt Industry with Solon Angel
Jeremy Clopton welcomes Solon Angel to The Upstream Leader for Episode 02. An entrepreneur with an obsession for exponential growth and solving big problems, Solon is the founder of MindBridge AI, which aims to “create a better future for all by improving the global financial system.” Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUpstreamLeader.com
