Welcome back Timothy Wingate! In this episode of Count Me In, Adam Larson welcomes Timothy for a refreshingly honest conversation that goes far beyond accounting. Timothy shares the story of his entrepreneurial journey—from stepping away from corporate dreams to facing wild challenges like unexpected lawsuits and a wrongful arrest, all the way to founding his own company, G+F Business & Financial Consulting.

He opens up about overcoming the struggles of gig work, reinventing his career, and the pivotal moments when family support (including his wife’s entire 401(k)!) made all the difference. Timothy offers practical advice for overcoming underpricing, inefficient business models, and hiring hiccups—and explains how he gained the confidence to lead with a servant mindset. Listen in as Timothy reflects candidly on what he wishes he knew starting out, and how his team leverages technology and AI to serve clients and stay efficient.

If you’re looking for the real story behind building a business from scratch—with all the ups and downs—don’t miss this conversation. Whether you’re a fellow entrepreneur or just love inspiring stories, Timothy’s insights and humor will keep you listening.

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BILL is a leading financial operations platform for startups to established brands. Headquartered in San Jose, California, we’re a trusted partner of leading US financial institutions, accounting firms, and accounting software providers. We empower business owners, CFOs, controllers, and accountants to save time and take control of their payables, receivables, spend, and expense management. For more information, visit bill.com.

On this episode of Count Me In, Adam Larson sits down with Sharoon Thomas, founder of Fulfil, for a lively conversation about the unique accounting challenges facing direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands. Sharoon Thomas shares fascinating stories from his journey working with ERP systems and D2C brands, revealing why traditional spreadsheets just can’t keep up with today’s high-volume, multi-channel commerce.

Listen as they unpack everything from GAAP compliance, revenue recognition headaches, and how technology is shaping faster, more reliable month-end closes. Get practical insights on leveraging new ERPs and AI-driven reporting tools to simplify data chaos and boost your financial accuracy. Whether you work in accounting, finance, or operations—especially in the D2C space—this episode is packed with actionable advice and the kind of real-world examples you don’t want to miss.

Tune in and hear Sharoon Thomas’s candid take on what healthy financial operations look like and why teaming up with your operations crew might be the smartest move you make this year.

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BILL is a leading financial operations platform for startups to established brands. Headquartered in San Jose, California, we’re a trusted partner of leading US financial institutions, accounting firms, and accounting software providers. We empower business owners, CFOs, controllers, and accountants to save time and take control of their payables, receivables, spend, and expense management. For more information, visit bill.com.

In this engaging episode, Adam Larson chats with Dr. Simone Ahuja about her remarkable career journey from dentist to documentary filmmaker, author, and creative problem-solving champion. Simone offers refreshing insights on how to be more resourceful at work, especially when facing limited resources and high demands. She shares relatable stories and simple yet powerful strategies for letting go of what no longer serves you at work, all while finding ways to foster true innovation and focus. With plenty of laughs and aha moments, this episode gives accounting and finance professionals, as well as anyone feeling stretched thin, practical tips to bring more clarity, intention, and creativity into their day-to-day. If you want energy-boosting ideas and real-world wisdom about tackling challenges and making impactful changes, you will love this conversation.

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BILL is a leading financial operations platform for startups to established brands. Headquartered in San Jose, California, we’re a trusted partner of leading US financial institutions, accounting firms, and accounting software providers. We empower business owners, CFOs, controllers, and accountants to save time and take control of their payables, receivables, spend, and expense management. For more information, visit bill.com.