THE Conference
EXCLUSIVELY for OWNERS
of Bookkeeping, Tax &
Accounting Companies

JACKSONVILLE, FL | May 6 - 7, 2024

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What is GrowCon?

GrowCon is a conference designed for OWNERS just like you to grow and take your business to the next level!

  • Guiding owners through the minutia and busy work of running a business.
  • Providing a network to owners so they can strategize, grow and find partnerships.
  • Helping owners hire, manage, and organize a successful business.
  • Teaching Owners how to scale their business so it runs without them, providing a true exit strategy.

GrowCon is an invaluable resource for Owners of Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Tax businesses to connect with the right people, companies, tools, technologies, & resources while delivering powerful presentations and providing the latest and greatest trade secrets to MOVE and GROW your business to success and beyond!

Why Attend GrowCon?

  • Learn the Turnkey Process to Grow Your Business
  • Business Strategies You Can Immediately Implement
  • Nurture Business Relationships
  • Create Powerful Collaborations
  • Networking Across the Industry

  • Revitalization & Time to Decompress
  • Opportunity to Learn and Grow
  • A Chance to Hob Knob with Experts
  • To Find Who is Who in the Industry
  • A Chance to Promote Yourself
  • Build Actionable Goals
  • To Improve Systems & Productivity
  • To Further Your Power Play Mindset
  • To EARN MORE MONEY!
  • Focused Time to Work ON Your Business
  • A Chance to Add Valuable New Services
  • Learn the latest Marketing Ideas
  • Tech Stack Recommendations and Resources

BONUS!
45+ Hours of Past Event Content Available Immediately with Your Ticket Purchase!

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  • Tools to Grow Your Business

  • Challenges in Life

  • Building the Business of Your Dreams

  • Engage and Manifest

  • Assessing and Onboarding New Clients

     

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  • Making the Right Connections in Your Business and Your Life

  • Taking What You Have and Make It Better

  • Leadership and Cashflow

  • Virtual Bookkeeping Workflows

  • Adapt Your Brain to the New Frontier

  • The Power of Branding Who You Are

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  • Accelerating Performance
  • How to Use a Voucher Funnel and Automation to Get Clients
  • From Relationships to Revenue
  • Pouring on the Communication
  • Jiu Jitsu & Business: Using the Gentle Art to Succeed In Your Business
  • The 5 Step Monthly Bookkeeping System
  • Growing Your Business Geometrically Effectively
  • Know Your Business & Take Your Life Back
  • 5 Keys to serving the Cannibis/CBD Niche
  • How to Start a CFO Service that Gets Real Results
  • The Accountrepreneur Journey
  • Why Create the Wheel?
GROW CON
  • How to Generate Traffic Online for Your Firm
  • Building the Premier Accounting Firm through CFO & Business Advisory Services
  • How to Attract Premium Clients with Social Authority
  • Blow Up Your Expectations! How Many Times Have YOU Surprised Yourself?
  • Learn to Add Power to Your Financial Analysis!
  • Increasing Your Advisory Services Through Tax Credits and Incentives
  • Being vs. Doing: Scale Your Business Effectively and Intentionally
  • How to Recover After Disappointments and Failures
  • Our Client Relationships are More Imperative Than the Services We Provide
  • The Journey of Building the Premier Accounting Firm

Featured Speakers

Roger Knecht

Roger Knecht

President, Universal Accounting Center

Roger Knecht

Roger Knecht

President, Universal Accounting Center

Roger Knecht is President of Universal Accounting Center, a post-secondary school for accounting professionals. With over 20 years of marketing, sales, HR & operations experience, Roger Knecht has helped thousands of business owners work ON their businesses to increase revenue, improve profits and build value. His strong work ethic and collaborative style delivers reliable, high-quality results for business owners.

Roger’s podcast, Building the Premier Accounting Firm, keeps accounting professionals on the cutting edge of the industry offering quality bookkeeping, accounting and tax services. He hosts discussions with some of the accounting world’s best minds and shares actionable insights for firms.

Roger is the author of “Your Strategic Accountant” and “Your Profit & Growth Expert”, each written to help business owners understand what they can expect from the accounting profession. 

Universal Accounting provides accounting professionals with the training, certifications, coaching, and support they need to become Profit and Growth Experts for their clients.

If you want to have the premier accounting firm in your area contact Roger and his team at 801-265-3777 or visit them online at www.universalaccounting.com

Mark J Kohler

Mark J Kohler

CPA, Attorney, Author, Senior Partner - KKOS Lawyers, MJK

Mark J Kohler

Mark J Kohler

CPA, Attorney, Author, Senior Partner - KKOS Lawyers, MJK

Mark Kohler, M.PR.A., C.P.A., J.D., is a highly respected Founding and Senior Partner at KKOS Lawyers, specializing in tax, legal, wealth, estate, and asset protection planning. With a reputation as a YouTube personality, best-selling author, and national speaker, Kohler is dedicated to guiding clients through complex legal and financial landscapes to achieve their American Dream. He also serves as the co-founder and Board Member of the Directed IRA Trust Company and has launched the Main Street Certified Tax Advisor Program to train CPAs and Enrolled Agents nationwide. As the co-host of The Main Street Business Podcast and The Directed IRA Podcast, he simplifies intricate topics like legal and tax strategy, asset protection, retirement, investing, and wealth growth. Mark Kohler’s commitment to helping entrepreneurs and small business owners attain success and financial security has made him a trusted expert in the field, benefiting countless individuals and businesses in navigating the financial and business world with confidence.

Alison Ball

Alison Ball

VP Marketing & Communications Bookkeep

Alison Ball

Alison Ball

VP Marketing & Communications Bookkeep

Alison Ball is the VP of Marketing and Communications for Bookkeep. Her passion is to help accountants and bookkeepers to have the life they want. Before joining Bookkeep in November 2023, Alison led Marketing for Liscio for 3 years. Prior to that she spent 15 years leading accountant influencer programs at Intuit. In her spare time, she grows amazing backyard vegetables and loves hiking in the San Francisco Bay Area. She believes that life is too short to spend it with mean people, and any day she can help someone else be successful is a good day indeed.

David Safeer

David Safeer

Founder & Lead Educator                     Cash is Clear Learning Systems

David Safeer

David Safeer

Founder & Lead Educator - Cash is Clear Learning Systems

David Safeer is a globally recognized expert in cash flow optimization and the founder of Cash is Clear Learning Systems. It educates and advises accountants and CFOs on cash flow and profit maximization strategies for their clients.  His work has impacted hundreds of businesses with revenues from $1 million – $20 million in 40 countries.

Through his cash flow advisory certification program and mastermind groups, David teaches accountants how to grow their revenue with cash flow advisory services. David is a contributor to CFO.com and a contributing author to CFO University. He has been quoted in hundreds of news stories, spoken to audiences in 27 countries on 6 continents, and appeared on dozens of podcasts and television interviews.

Terrell Turner

Terrell A. Turner

CPA & Owner, TLTurner Group

Terrell Turner

Terrell A. Turner

CPA & Owner, TLTurner Group

Terrell A Turner, CPA – is a 40 under 40 Black CPA, 40 under 40 Global Finance leader, and two-time Top 20 Global Finance Influencer. In 2020 he founded the TLTurner Group which gained recognition from the New York Times for the amazing bookkeeping and fractional CFO work that they provide for law firms and small businesses.

Outside of running a finance firm Terrell is dedicated to helping more leaders make finance less complicated by serving as the chair of the Law Firm Finance Committee with the LP division of the American Bar Association. Terrell also hosts multiple podcasts, Law Firms+Finance, Stuff Your Accountant Isn’t Telling You and is the new producer of the Law Practice Today Podcast that is provided to a 120,000 member roster.

Terrell believes accounting and finance should not be the most complicated part of a business so he aims to make it simple so running a business can be something owners enjoy.

Kenny Harper

Kenny Harper

CEO & Certified Marketing Advisor Growth Amplifiers

Kenny Harper

Kenny Harper

CEO & Certified Marketing Advisor Growth Amplifiers

Kenny Harper is the CEO of Growth Amplifiers, the host of the Growth Amplifiers podcast and the co-author of Amplify Your Business. He helps accounting firms get more ideal clients by optimizing their marketing and sales efforts for maximum results.

Kenny began his marketing career as a freelance expert working with some of the top advertising agencies and brands around the country. In 2011, he started his first business offering web design and small business marketing services. Through his journey, he found most small business owners were struggling to achieve their full potential due to a lack of talent, time and resources. Over the past decade, Kenny has devoted himself to developing the knowledge, experience and systems to empower accounting firms to maximize their results through focused optimization. Kenny is now on a mission to Simplify & Scale accounting firms around the nation.

Darnyelle Jervey Harmon

Darnyelle Jervey Harmon

Million Dollar Business Mentor   Incredible One Enterprises

Darnyelle Jervey Harmon

Darnyelle Jervey Harmon

Million Dollar Business Mentor - Incredible One Enterprises

Darnyelle is the award-winning, iconic and incomparable two times Inc.5000 CEO of Incredible One Enterprises, LLC, a multi-million-dollar coaching and consulting brand. Best known for transforming the lives of her business coaching clients and live event attendees, Darnyelle equips her clients to leverage and scale businesses that serve them financially and spiritually. In fact, over the last 10 years, she has helped her clients generate more than $1/2B in sales and more than $365M in revenue. By teaching her award-winning Move to Millions® Method, Darnyelle takes business owners from six figure years to six figure quarters, six figure months, six figure weeks and ultimately six figure days in record time all while deepening their connection to God and strengthening your faith.

Darnyelle is a 7-time best-selling author, the creator of 5 powerful business systems and the host of the MOVE To Millions Podcast with Dr. Darnyelle J. Harmon. Now, she is introducing the world to the book she was born to write, Move to Millions®. To learn more about Darnyelle, visit drdarnyelle.com

Vanessa Vasquez

Vanessa Vasquez

Business Strategist and Advisor   Vanessa Vasquez Consulting

Vanessa Vasquez

Vanessa Vasquez

Business Strategist and Advisor - Vanessa Vasquez Consulting

Vanessa’s superpower is to inspire Entrepreneurs to create a living legacy with their businesses by combining strategic plans, bulletproof processes, and strong finances with their passion and material talent. Destroying the kryptonite of small business, lack of knowledge, Vanessa presents the correct tools and methods for businesses to grow and expand.

Her main focus has always been helping business owners streamline their financial management processes through education and the application of technology.

As a Latina Entrepreneur for more than 18 years in business and a Wonder Mom, Vanessa recognizes the importance of providing learning opportunities and financial solutions for the rapidly growing Spanish-speaking business community. She was named the Top ProAdvisor of the Year and is the creator and producer of Conferencia F.I.T., a conference on Finance, Innovation, and Technology for the Hispanic Community. Content Creator for the Firm of The Future, CPA Academy, Insightful Accountant, and Intuit Trainer Writer Network member. Named Top App-Ologist for the Top 100 ProAdvisors. Advanced Certified ProAdvisor on QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop.

Vanessa creates Living Legacies

Adam Carroll

Adam Carroll

CEO & Senior Coach, The Shred Method™

Adam Carroll

Adam Carroll

CEO & Senior Coach, The Shred Method™

Adam Carroll is a renowned financial literacy expert, celebrated author, and captivating speaker who has delivered over 1,000 speaking engagements worldwide. With his thought-provoking TED talks, which have amassed over 6 million views on YouTube, Adam has become a prominent figure in the field of finance. His groundbreaking documentary, “Broke, Busted & Disgusted,” aired on CNBC and continues to be screened in numerous high schools and colleges nationwide, inspiring young minds to take control of their financial futures.

Adam’s expertise extends beyond the stage, as he is the visionary behind The Shred Method™, a fintech company that empowers individuals and families to achieve remarkable debt freedom in their lives at exceptional speed. With his wealth of knowledge and infectious energy, Adam Carroll continues to revolutionize how people approach money, education, and personal growth, leaving a profound imprint on the countless lives he encounters every day.

Heather Hurst qq

Heather Hurst

VP Marketing, Canopy

Heather Hurst qq

Heather Hurst

VP Marketing, Canopy

Heather Hurst is VP of Marketing at Canopy, where she connects the company’s leading products with the audiences they serve. Heather is a lifelong marketer, starting with a jingle to promote a third-grade group invention, and scaling from there through agencies and B2C and B2B brands. She’s made a career out of leading transformational marketing and brand initiatives. With a commitment to “customer-first, integrated marketing,” Heather has a 20+ year track record of success building authentic brands, launching innovative products, creating categories, and scaling businesses in a variety of industries.

Sam Mendelsohn

Sam Mendelsohn

President & COO                                          The Value Builder System

Sam Mendelsohn

Sam Mendelsohn

President & COO, The Value Builder System

Sam Mendelsohn is the President and COO of The Value Builder System. Value Builder offers an assessment tool that helps advisors start the exit conversation with business owners. Sam is one of Canada’s most experienced B2B leaders in marketing, sales, and professional services. Before Value Builder, Sam served as vice president within an operating division of Constellation Software (TSE:CSU). Sam has delivered over 500 software deployments ranging from marketing automation to ERP and corporate performance management software at Microsoft, Merck, Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Sun Media.

Sean Duncan

Sean Duncan

CEO, SMD Consulting & Accounting

Sean Duncan

Sean Duncan

CEO, SMD Consulting & Accounting

Sean M. Duncan, CPA, is the “The Chief Proactive Advisor” helping fellow professionals transition from a reactive to proactive approach. His methodology accelerates the building of more lucrative and fulfilling advisory practices. His transformative framework was developed over his 25 years in the profession. The outcome of the program is to increase the value, profitability, and joy of public accounting for as many practitioners as possible.

Gaynor Meilke

Gaynor Meilke

Chief Opportunity Officer, MS, CBC, CTC, CTRC-E, Charisma Ink

Gaynor Meilke

Gaynor Meilke

Chief Opportunity Officer, MS, CBC, CTC, CTRC-E, Charisma Ink

Gaynor Meilke is a business strategist and certified business and transformational coach. She is the owner of Charisma Ink, a marketing and B2B consulting firm that specializes in services for accounting and tax professionals. She is a ghostwriter and the author of multiple books, including Avoiding App-athy:Your Step-by-Step Guide to Winning More Sales and Customer Advocates in the Accounting Channel, The Bank Your Brain Blueprint, and The Market Ownership Method which are available on Amazon.

Amy Speece

Amy Speece

Founder/CEO, A$pire Financial Services

Amy Speece

Amy Speece

Founder/CEO, A$pire Financial Services

Amy has more than 30 years of accounting, consulting and financial management experience in various industries which allows her to easily comprehend your needs and work behind the scenes so that you can focus on running your business.

As the original Controller of Duck Donuts, Amy recognized the need and a niche for small businesses/franchisees and subsequently founded Aspire Financial Services nine years ago. She helps her clients by producing monthly financial statements, financial consulting, cash management, budgeting, forecasting, auditing, and training.

Amy previously worked for Senior Living corporations, owned two Assisted Living facilities, was President/Owner of The Autumn Group, a board member for Messiah Lifeways, volunteered with various community organizations, and is currently the Board Treasurer of Joe Allegrini Children’s Hero Fund and Board Treasurer of local LeTip chapter. She has an accounting degree from Penn State University, is the mother of two children and lives in Hershey, PA.

Leverage the Universal Business Model to work
ON Your Business & Build the Premier Accounting Firm

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Testimonials

“You can’t replace what we’ve received here…those little injections that we need. This is such great education and actionable steps for your business.”

Patience Jackson Rose, D.HL, MBA, MS ValueBuilder™ Business Advisor, LivePlan Strategic Advisor, Corp.Tax Advisor
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“It’s amazing! The community is fantastic. The learning and resources are great. The access to the entire team is second to none!”

Elizabeth Szporn Business, Strategy & Mindset Coach
Testimony Elizabeth Szporn

“It’s a place to discover what information you need, what networking you need, what friends you need in order to be confident running a business.”

Bassirou Kabore Tax Professional
Testimony Bassirou Kabore

“It’s an amazing experience!” You get to meet fantastic people from across the US and Canada. The business connections that you get and the network of friends I can reach out to and ask questions if I need to are invaluable.”

Stephanie Schilperoort Bookkeeper & Tax Professional
Testimony Stephanie Schilperoort

“Conferences changed my life. Go…Build relationships…it’s invaluable!”

Randy Crabtree TriMeritCo-Founder of Tri-Merit Specialty Tax, Host of the Unique CPA Podcast, Keynote Speaker, Top 100 Most Influential in Accounting
Testimony Randy Crabtree

“This is where you are going to grow both personally & professionally. Hearing other people tell their stories of mistakes and failure…and then success!”

Christian Jones CEO at TaxProMarketer
Testimonial Christian Jones

“A great way to network, to gain knowledge you just can’t gain on your own.”

Misty O’Mealy Bookkeeper
Testimony Misty O’Mealy

“Don’t miss out. There’s so much here to learn and so much to do!”

Matt Waddell Attendee
Testimony Matt Waddell

“You’ll leave motivated, inspired and energized!”

CJ Thomas Bookkeeper & Tax Professional
Testimonial CJ

Agenda:

MONDAY

,  May 6

TUESDAY

,  May 7

7:30 AM

8:00 AM

10:05 AM

10:30 PM

12:00 PM

1:15 PM

3:15 PM

3:40 PM

5:10 PM

6:45 PM

Registration, Breakfast & Networking

Stage Presenters

Break

Stage Presenters

Lunch

Stage Presenters

Break

Stage Presenters

Break

Dinner & Awards Gala

7:30 AM

8:00 AM

9:50 AM

10:15 AM

12:25 PM

1:40 PM

3:00 PM

3:25 PM

Breakfast & Networking

Stage Presenters

Break

Stage Presenters

Lunch

Stage Presenters

Break

Stage Presenters

Agenda:

MONDAY

,  May 6

7:30 AM

8:00 AM

10:05 AM

10:30 PM

12:00 PM

1:15 PM

3:15 PM

3:40 PM

5:10 PM

6:45 PM

Registration, Breakfast & Networking

Stage Presenters

Break

Stage Presenters

Lunch

Stage Presenters

Break

Stage Presenters

Break

Dinner & Awards Gala

TUESDAY

,  May 7

7:30 AM

8:00 AM

9:50 AM

10:15 AM

12:25 PM

1:40 PM

3:00 PM

3:25 PM

Breakfast & Networking

Stage Presenters

Break

Stage Presenters

Lunch

Stage Presenters

Break

Stage Presenters

Join Us for the Annual GrowCon Awards!

Earn recognition for the awesome bookkeeper, accountant or tax pro that you are!

The Annual Awards Gala will be happening evening of May 7th. Applications will be going out late in Quarter 1 for the GrowCon Awards. Apply to be recognized for your amazing accomplishments this past year!​

Join Us for the Annual GrowCon Awards!

Earn recognition for the awesome bookkeeper, accountant or tax pro that you are!

The Annual Awards Gala will be happening evening of May 7th. Applications will be going out late in Quarter 1 for the GrowCon Awards. Apply to be recognized for your amazing accomplishments this past year!​

VENUE

Southbank Hotel Jacksonville Riverwalk
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  • $139.00 USD per night
    (King or Double Queen Accommodations)
  • Self Parking offered at $12.00 per car per night with valet available for $18 per car per night.​
  • Last day to book, April 4, 2024 while rooms last
    (will sell out before this date!)​

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