“Scaling New Heights 2022” in Orlando, Florida is the first conference I have attended since Atlanta 2018. Between dealing with a terminally ill parent, COVID lockdowns and then my other parent, it was all I could do to keep my business afloat.
I was finally able to make it this year and am I glad I did (I have been to seven overall).
The first thing I noted was just how isolated from my peers I had become over the past four years. It is one thing to attend local Woodard Group meetings, Zoom calls and collaborate via Yammer, but to once again have the chance to talk face to face and one on one with my peers is priceless.
I was able to get the opportunity to hear other people’s experiences over the past couple of years, invaluably reminding myself that I was (and am) not alone.
“Scaling New Heights” was a breath of fresh air. Just to be able to see other accounting vendors on the agenda and on the exhibition floor this year meant everything. While my business up to this point is all Intuit and apps that integrate, I dedicated most of my sessions to researching other solutions. I am in a position where I am more than ready to open that door.
And again, I found I was not alone.
The main stage speakers were amazing and inspiring. I will be doing some deep contemplation into my fears and love the idea of 100 days of rejection. I wish I was able to attend more sessions than I did.
For me, the most motivating thing was the changes Woodard Alliance made and the new subscription offering. I am excited to get started in Woodard courses this year and see where I can elevate my business and, hopefully, soar into next year.
If you have never attended a "Scaling New Heights" conference, this bookkeeper wants to know, “What are you waiting for?”
2022 Insightful Accountant Top 100 ProAdvisor Natalie Browne is founder of adding technology. The Ventura, California firm is an accounting system technology provider with focus on the Intuit products and platforms, including third-party applications. In addition, addtech offers virtual office space for the QuickBooks desktop editions for the business person on the go. Natalie also is a QuickBooks Advanced Certified ProAdvisor.
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