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Meet Lucas Sundahl! The creative accountant is changing the image of the industry. The TikTok star brings a new light to the term boring accountant.
In this episode, Zane Stevens interviews Lucas Sundahl, the visionary behind Accounting Couture.
Lucas shares his journey from physical fitness to accounting and how he found his passion in accounting. He discusses the impact of Accounting Couture and how he uses TikTok to promote the accounting profession in a fun and engaging way.
Lucas also talks about his day-to-day life, the challenges he has faced, and his goals for the future. He emphasizes the importance of increasing interest in accounting and providing alternative pathways for aspiring accountants.
In this conversation, Lukas Sundahl shares insights on the value of apprenticeships, networking, and mentorship in accounting. He emphasizes the importance of building symbiotic relationships, avoiding burning bridges, and imparting knowledge to younger professionals.
Lukas also highlights the role of creativity and sharing in his life and the significance of embracing leadership and mentorship. The conversation concludes with rapid-fire questions and closing remarks.
Takeaways
– Apprenticeships and hands-on experience can be valuable in learning and applying accounting concepts.
– Networking should be a two-way street, where you provide value to others in your network.
– Avoid burning bridges in your career as you never know when you may encounter someone again.
– Mentorship is important for both personal and professional growth, and it is beneficial to both the mentor and mentee.
– Sharing knowledge and being open to learning from others can lead to personal and professional development.
– Embrace creativity and find ways to incorporate it into your work and personal life.
– Leadership involves mentoring others and helping them grow.
Closing remarks: Strive for excellence, embrace growth, and be kind.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:15 Transition from Physical Fitness to Accounting
06:15 Choosing Accounting over Finance
08:08 Accounting Couture and TikTok
10:28 The Impact of Accounting Couture
14:11 The Creative Process for TikTok Videos
18:04 Transition from Physical Fitness to Accounting
20:14 Lukas’ Accounting Services
21:35 Lukas’ Day-to-Day Life
29:51 Challenges Faced by Lukas
33:39 Goals for the Future
36:12 Increasing Interest in Accounting
39:51 The Value of Apprenticeships and Networking
42:01 Building Symbiotic Relationships and Avoiding Burning Bridges
43:33 The Importance of Mentorship and Imparting Knowledge
46:07 Becoming Better Leaders through Mentoring
48:21 Embracing Creativity and Sharing Knowledge
49:16 Rapid Fire Questions
52:01 Closing Remarks
Connect with Lukas:
LinkedIn personal – https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukasnsundahl/
Accounting Couture – https://www.accountingcouture.com/shopping
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Such a great episode!!