On this episode of the Inner Edison Podcast, host Ed Parcaut sits down with Leeroy Beeby, chartered accountant, entrepreneur, and founder of Checkthelevel.com—to talk about the real-world struggles and solutions in the world of small business finance.

Leeroy shares his journey from South Africa to Bermuda to Canada, and how growing up in a family of serial entrepreneurs shaped his drive for innovation. He opens up about the challenges of building and managing remote teams, how introverts thrive in entrepreneurship, and the lessons learned from hiring (and firing) fast.

Most importantly, Leeroy unpacks the most frequent—and expensive—bookkeeping mistakes businesses make, and how his company’s “Grammarly for bookkeeping” is helping owners and bookkeepers catch errors before they snowball. You’ll hear actionable advice for entrepreneurs and accounting professionals alike, plus candid takes on the reality of AI in bookkeeping, remote work culture, and why sustainable growth matters more than just getting bigger.

Ready to feel more confident about your books? Grab your headphones and get ready to learn, laugh, and start seeing your financials in a whole new light!

Try Checkthelevel.com with a 30-day free trial (no credit card required), and connect with Leeroy on LinkedIn or by emailing contact@checkthelevel.com.

**Contact Ed Parcaut:**
- 🌍 Website: [edparcaut.com](http://edparcaut.com)
- 📱 Twitter: [@edparcaut](https://twitter.com)

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In this episode of the Inner Edison podcast, Ed sits down with Jonathan Loudermilk, a seasoned entrepreneur and creator of Smart Shark and Smart Publishing. Jonathan opens up about his unique journey from getting fired at multiple odd jobs as a teenager, to finding his footing and confidence in the fitness industry, and ultimately launching multiple businesses. Hear how his early missteps and setbacks—from spilling mashed potatoes on customers as a busboy to learning through heartbreak and relocation—became stepping stones for becoming a top fitness manager and later a successful coach and publisher.

Jonathan discusses the realities of working in the fitness world, the importance of building genuine client relationships, and how personal transformation led to professional success. The conversation dives into the practical and mindset shifts required to move from a corporate environment to entrepreneurship, including the lessons learned from failed ventures and what it means to build a business (and life) with true purpose and integrity.

Plus, Jonathan shares valuable insights for aspiring authors, including how he wrote and published his own book, the role of marketing and niching down, the power and pitfalls of AI in publishing, and the mission behind Smart Publishing—to help more people become published authors and leave a lasting impact.

If you're seeking inspiration, practical business advice, and actionable tips on reinvention, this episode is for you. Tune in for stories about failure, growth, and how your greatest accomplishments often follow your biggest challenges.

Connect with Jonathan Loudermilk:
Website: smartpublishingservices.com
Book: The One Hour Author (Available on Amazon)
Parent Company: thesmartshark.com

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- 📱 Twitter: [@edparcaut](https://twitter.com)

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On this episode of the Inner Edison podcast, host Ed Parcaut chats with Eric Brotman, a seasoned financial advisor and entrepreneur, about his unconventional journey into the world of finance and the lessons learned along the way. Eric shares how a failed plan to become a lawyer led him by accident into finance, his entrepreneurial leap after starting over from scratch at age 30, and how adversity—like the 2008 recession—shaped his business and personal growth.

Ed and Eric dive deep into the realities of entrepreneurship: the risks, the need for resilience, and the lessons that come from setbacks. Eric shares actionable insights on building financial independence, including practical strategies for tax diversification, the use of whole life insurance, and the importance of financial literacy for business owners and families alike.

They also discuss Eric’s philosophy behind his book, “Don’t Retire… Graduate,” which challenges the conventional notion of retirement and encourages listeners to plan for a financially free and fulfilling next chapter. Along the way, the conversation covers mistakes, management missteps, innovations during the pandemic, and the value of aligning company culture for long-term success.

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this episode is packed with candid stories, practical advice, and a refreshing perspective on success, failure, and building a life (and business) you love.

Listen now to get inspired, learn, and grow from real-life “Edison moments” with Ed Parcaut and guest Eric Brotman!

**Contact Ed Parcaut:**
- 🌍 Website: [edparcaut.com](http://edparcaut.com)
- 📱 Twitter: [@edparcaut](https://twitter.com)

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