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Welcome to The Accountant That Builds, a business and finance podcast focused on providing actionable advice to empower individuals and business owners to build lives and businesses they really love.

When host Shannon Smit decided to start her own accounting and business advisory firm, she had a vision from the beginning. With a career spanning global firms in New York, Prague, Amsterdam and Melbourne, Shannon chose to forgo a partner position at a Big 4 firm in New York, in favour of setting up a globally minded, local approach firm offering strategic tax, business and financial advisory in her local region, Mornington Peninsula. She wanted to give local business owners access an advisor with extensive global expertise, without having to travel to the city.

17 years on, and she’s got stories to tell about business and wealth building! Are you ready to build your business and your wealth? Tune into the episodes of The Accountant That Builds - A Small Business and Finance Podcast.



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19 Sep

Episode 15: Baby Boomers & The Great Wealth Transfer

In this episode of The Accountant That Builds, host Shannon Smit discusses the massive wealth transfer expected from Baby Boomers to the next generation, estimated at $84 trillion. Shannon highlights the opportunities and challenges of this transfer, focusing on estate planning, tax liabilities


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13 Aug

Episode 14: Process Perfection: Crafting a Lean, Agile Business with Systems

Systemisation is more than just a buzzword—it's a game-changer for businesses aiming to achieve sustainable growth. In our recent podcast episode, I had the chance to explore this topic with Dave Jenyns, the visionary founder of SYSTEMology and SYSTEMhub.


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12 Aug

CASE STUDY: The A.I First Accountant feat. Shannon Smit

Explore how adopting an AI-first approach can transform businesses! David Jenyns from Systemology chats with Shannon Smit who shares how AI and robotic process automation (RPA) have revolutionised the operations at Smart Business Solutions.


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10 Jul

Episode 13: Beyond the Surface: A Deep Dive into Mental Health at Work

In this podcast, we talk with Mick Simmons, founder of Mental Health Safety Net, a grass-roots organisation that provides suicide awareness training to workplaces and schools. Trigger Warning: This episode has content related to suicide and mental health issues.


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24 Jun

Episode 12: Time Management Like A Boss

It’s time to take control of your time. It’s time to stop being ‘busy’ and start being ‘productive’. It’s time to learn how to invest your time to create your best life. Kate Christie has taught time to thousands of professionals and business owners around the world – exactly how to find hours of extra time and then design their best lives. What would 30 extra hours a month mean to you?


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17 Jun

Episode 11: How to Attract, Mentor and Keep Great Staff

Heather Gallagher has spearheaded transformative initiatives in the mortgage broker space through her role as Head of Training and Education at outsource Financial. She has been instrumental in empowering brokers and administrative staff through tailored mentoring programs and weekly learning sessions.


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27 May

Episode 10: SMSF - Is It The Right Investment Strategy For You?

Explore the world of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) with expert Shannon Smit as she shares insights on wealth-building, retirement planning, and investment strategies using super as a vehicle.


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13 May

Episode 9: Mentoring Leaders So They Can Lead

Join Shannon Smit as she interviews Sharyn McClafferty, CEO of Slipstream Group, in a podcast episode discussing leadership, team growth, and the value of continuous learning and development for business success.


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29 Apr

Episode 8: Rebuilding After Divorce

In this episode of The Accountant That Builds, host Shannon Smit, Founding Director of Smart Business Solutions Group, shares valuable insights on navigating financial challenges post-divorce.


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15 Apr

Episode 7: Scaling Up - Strategies for Business Growth

In this episode we explore the key areas in your business that you can influence to promote growth, adapt the seven ways to grow for your unique business, and understand how these strategies impact your profit and cash flow.


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2 Apr

Episode 6: The Wealth Building Blueprint / Mastering Money & Goals

In this episode of The Accountant That Builds, Shannon's expert advice will help you make informed financial decisions and stay connected to your goals, ensuring a financial future you are committed to work towards.


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18 Mar

Episode 5: Investing in Property - The Tax & Cashflow Essentials

Get ready for a chat with Shannon Smit, our go-to expert in taxes and finance, who's here to spill the beans on nailing that property investment game. Shannon's all about setting the stage right, understanding cash flow, and picking the perfect property – be it a cozy home or a bustling commercial space.


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4 Mar

Episode 4: Supercharge Your Super

In this podcast episode of The Accountant That Builds we're starting off with a deep dive into the world of superannuation, helping you understand how to make the most of your retirement savings.


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19 Feb

Episode 1: Business: Warts and All - A Candid Interview with Shannon Smit

In this candid interview, we sit down with Shannon Smit for a warts-and-all conversation as she shares her intriguing journey, from her days as a student working part time, saving for her first property at 19, travelling and working abroad, parenting, and her current role as a thriving entrepreneur and community advocate.


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19 Feb

Episode 2: Cashflow - The Lifeblood of Business

In this episode of The Accountant That Builds, Shannon Smit uncovers some vital insights that can make a significant difference in your bottom line, how you can understand your cash cycle, and some of the things you can do as a business owner to get paid sooner to improve your cash flow.


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19 Feb

Episode 3: Business Structure: Getting It Right For Stabilty and Growth

In this episode of The Accountant That Builds, Shannon Smit talks about business structure and setting yourself up with the right foundations to ensure a stable ground to encourage business growth, hiring, expansion and compliance.


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