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The Smarter Accountant Podcast

The Smarter Accountant Podcast

By: Dawn Goldberg CPA
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Welcome to The Smarter Accountant Podcast, a unique podcast for CPAs and accountants who are ready to take their careers, businesses and lives to the next level. This is the podcast where brain science meets accounting, revolutionizing the way you approach your professional and personal growth. We believe that success in accounting goes beyond numbers and spreadsheets—it's about understanding your unique accountant brain and leveraging that knowledge to achieve extraordinary results. Are you ready? Let's go.2023 Economics
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  • #128 -5 Reasons Why You Might Want to Stop Being an Accountant (And What to Do About It)
    Nov 13 2025

    Have you ever had one of those days where you wonder, "Why am I still doing this?"

    Have you questioned if accounting is really the right path for you?

    Or felt like you're drowning in deadlines, doubts, and demands — and secretly imagined what it would be like to walk away?

    If you nodded even slightly, this week's episode of The Smarter Accountant Podcast is one you need to hear.

    In this honest, no-fluff episode, I'm unpacking the thoughts most accountants are afraid to admit — from constant overwhelm and work-life imbalance to imposter syndrome and burnout.

    More importantly, I'll show you why these feelings don't mean something is wrong with you — and what you can start doing differently.

    This episode is especially for you if:

    ✅ You've ever said, "I don't know how much longer I can keep doing this."

    ✅ You feel like accounting is taking more than it's giving.

    ✅ You're constantly overwhelmed, stressed, or second-guessing yourself.

    ✅ You're questioning whether the work you do is still meaningful.

    ✅ You wonder if there's a better way to stay in the profession without burning out.

    Whether you're thinking of quitting or just feeling stuck, this episode will help you see what's really going on — and how to move forward with clarity and confidence.

    You've worked too hard to keep feeling this stressed.

    Let's talk about what to do when you're ready for something better.

    You can read the full show notes HERE


    You can take the 5-minute Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE

    You can download The Smarter Accountant Podcast Guide HERE


    You can download The Smarter Accountant's Cheat Sheet For Better Time Management HERE

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    28 mins
  • Smarter in 5 Minutes: Why You Freeze When you Don't Know Where To Start
    Nov 10 2025

    Have you ever opened a big project, stared at it… and done nothing?

    That "freeze" isn't laziness—it's your brain trying to protect you.

    When your lower brain senses uncertainty, it flips into survival mode, making the task feel bigger and scarier than it actually is.

    The good news is that you can break the cycle with one simple shift.

    In this week's Smarter in 5 Minutes, I'm sharing why your brain reacts this way and an easy way to create momentum when you feel stuck.

    Listen now — it's just 5 minutes.

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    4 mins
  • #127 - The Daily Check-In That Changes Everything
    Nov 6 2025

    Have you ever had a day where you were working nonstop… but still felt like you didn't actually get anywhere?

    Or maybe you were checking emails, jumping between tasks, and reacting to everything coming at you—only to end the day feeling completely drained?

    If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. And there's a simple reason why it keeps happening.

    This week's episode of The Smarter Accountant Podcast is all about a check-in has the power to shift how you work, how you respond, and how you lead your entire day.

    This episode is especially for you if:

    • You feel like your to-do list controls you
    • You react to emails or interruptions without thinking
    • You feel behind, even after a full day of work
    • You want to feel more in control of your day—but don't know where to start

    If any of that hits home, this episode will help you see things differently—and start leading from a much smarter place.

    You can read the full show notes HERE


    You can take the 5-minute Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE

    You can download The Smarter Accountant Podcast Guide HERE


    You can download The Smarter Accountant's Cheat Sheet For Better Time Management HERE

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    22 mins
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Dawn offers a different narative for accountants. We are used to having too much to do on a tight deadline. The podcast offers support on using your smart accoutant brain to navigate this career without giving in to stress, overwhelm and burnout.

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