Episode description

Episode 84. In today's practical episode, "What Works for Accountants with Better Client Empathy."

Key takeaways from this episode include:

⍟ what empathy means in basic terms, and why it is sadly lacking with many accountants

⍟ shout out to Terrell Turner, podcast host of "The Finance & Accounting Show"

⍟ proof that going back to basics with human relationships and communications is necessary for even experienced accountants

⍟ why courtship and dating is similar to building relationships for accounting professionals

⍟ the benefits to accountants and CPAs of caring for prospects and clients, and showing them that they care

⍟ simple but effective conversational phrases accountants can use to show interest in clients and prospects

⍟ the good things that happen for accountants when they show genuine empathy with people they talk to

⍟ the role of curiosity for accountants in developing empathy for the people they serve and work with

⍟ the bad things that happen to accountants when they won't or don't or can't care for their clients and prospects

⍟ how to make somebody fall in love with you and how it applies to accounting relationships

⍟ proof that CPAs and accountants can be more empathetic if they truly want to

⍟ how accountants can build on their technical skills to boost their careers and be recession proof

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