Episode 251

FACULTY: Paul Dunn

CLASS: #TheGuide

Join Scott as he sits down with Paul Dunn, an author and a veteran in the accounting profession with over 30 years of experience. From the eye of a cyclone in Brisbane, Paul shares profound insights on finding purpose and creating a lasting impact. They delve into the importance of driving businesses beyond mere tools to creating significant outcomes, leveraging AI in transformation, and reframing business strategies to enrich the lives of both clients and team members. Paul also introduces B1G1, his initiative for making a social impact with every business transaction. Tune in for a compelling discussion that aims to inspire accountants and business owners to stand for something bigger than themselves.

📣 Shout Outs: Ron Baker, Rick Payne, James Clear, Daniel Preistly, Joseph Pine II, Substack, Steve Jobs, Mr. Rogers

📚 Books Referenced 📚

“Times UP” by Paul Dunn and Ron Baker

“Firm of the Future” by Paul Dunn and Ron Baker

“Atomic Habits” by James Clear

“The Experience Economy” by Joseph Pine II and James H. Gilmore

“The Transformation Economy” by Joseph Pine II

Chapters:

00:00 Teaser

01:29 Introduction

03:38 Purpose and Legacy

13:23 The Accountants Bootcamp

14:17 Creating History, Not Reporting It

23:35 The Power of Small Changes

25:12 The Importance of Punctuality

26:07 Reframing Proposals as Plans

28:36 Chat GPT

33:17 Transforming Lives Through Accounting

48:50 The Role of Storytelling in Business

52:33 Creating a Positive Work Environment

🔗 Connect With Us On Linkedin! 🔗

Paul Dunn

📎 https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulb1g1/

Scotty OKR Scarano

📎 https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottscarano/

Accounting High

📎 https://www.linkedin.com/company/accounting-high/

📎 https://www.accountinghigh.com/

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