17: Kevin Yeanoplos relays his way to better client relationships [podcast] 0
Kevin relays his way to better client relationships
When he's not using his business valuation skills, you can find Kevin running around the country on a 200 mile Ragnar Relay or interviewing rock stars as a Beat Writer for AXS Entertainment.
Kevin is a Shareholder and the Director of Valuation Services for Brueggeman and Johnson Yeanoplos, P.C. in Tucson, AZ. He was inducted into the AICPA Business Valuation Hall of Fame in 2010, recognizing fewer than 30 individuals whose lifetime achievements and contributions have significantly advanced the valuation discipline and have enhanced the valuation profession for CPAs. We met after I presented at an AICPA conference last year so it's nice to talk with him again here.
Kevin graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Utah, is a Certified Public Accountant Accredited in Business Valuation and Certified in Financial Forensics and was in the charter class of those earning the ABV credential and the CFF credential.
Other pictures of Kevin
Kevin talks with Jeff Bridges.
John Mayer poses with Kevin after an interview.
Kevin poses with Sting before a concert.
Kevin running his leg of the Ragnar Del Sol.
Kevin posing after the Pat's Run for the Pat Tillman Foundation.
Kevin carrying the baton in the Wasatch Back Ragnar Relay.
Kevin's links
Brueggeman and Johnson Yeanoplos
AXS Entertainment articles
Ragnar Relays
16: Randy Watkins rocks his way to better client relationships [podcast] 0
Randy rocks his way to better client relationships
All the Partners at Anton Collins Mitchell have website headshots that show their hobbies or passions. When Randy became a Partner, golf was already taken so he had to dig into his past to bring out his guitar. By opening up a little about his college guitar playing days, clients began asking him to jam with them. That's when he had to admit that he needed to practice quite a bit before taking the stage with them, which shows that you don't have to be proficient in your hobby to share it with others. You just have to be passionate about it.
I talk with Randy about how Anton Collins Mitchell uses a Fun Calendar to encourage staff to develop stronger relationships with others that share the same passions. And how, as a Partner, he looks for people who are eager to continue to grow — which is only enhanced by bringing your hobbies and passions to work.
Randy graduated with a degree in Accounting from University of Northern Colorado and has worked in public accounting ever since.
Other pictures of Randy
Randy let's loose on the golf course.
Randy poses with Blues Traveler after the NOCO Unify Suitcase Party fundraiser.
Randy's Blues Traveler tattoo signed by lead singer John Popper.
Randy's links
Anton Collins Mitchell
Northern Colorado United for Youth
Denver Active 20-30
15: Caleb Newquist writes his way to better professional relationships [podcast] 0
Caleb writes his way to better professional relationships
While Caleb Newquist no longer works in accounting, he is very busy being around it all the time. He's the Founding Editor of Going Concern, easily the most talked about website about he accounting profession. Caleb is also the head of content for Accountingfly and the Founder of Yarn, a creative firm that serves the accounting profession.
I talk with Caleb about how his hobby became his passion, then his work, and now his job. And the friendships he's developed since working from home have all stemmed from him talking about this.
Caleb graduated from a BBA at the University of Nebraska at Kearney and later a master's in accounting from Colorado State University. He worked public accounting for 6 years before starting Going Concern.
Caleb's links
Going Concern
Accountingfly