Protea Weekly – Episode 17 – Is Ego getting in our way?

In this episode, Zane Stevens discusses the importance of continuously improving and the role of ego in hindering progress. He emphasizes the need for diversity of ideas in the accounting industry and encourages accountants to be open-minded and receptive to different opinions. Zane also highlights the importance of embracing different methodologies and approaches to running…
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Protea Weekly – Episode 16 – Lessons for Success!

In this episode, Zane Stevens reflects on the 10-year journey of Protea Financial and shares seven key lessons he has learned along the way. These lessons include the power of finding a niche, prioritizing quality over quantity, embracing kindness, the importance of effective communication, building a strong team, networking, and continuously improving. Takeaways – Finding…
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Protea Weekly Podcast – Episode 15 – Return to Office?

In this episode of the Protea Weekly Podcast, Zane Stevens discusses the remote work setup of Protea Financial and the benefits it brings. He highlights the pushback on the return to the office, emphasizing the importance of working in a way that suits our lives. Zane shares his personal experience and the advantages of working…
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Protea Weekly Podcast – Episode 13 – Costing Technology

In this episode of Protea Weekly, Zane Stevens interviews Ashley Leonard, the founder of InnoVint, a winery operating system. They discuss the importance of inventory costing in the wine industry and how InnoVint helps wineries manage their costs more effectively. Ashley shares the background and development of InnoVint, highlighting the need for compliance and traceability…
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