Keila Hill-Trawick, CPA, MBA
Helping entrepreneurs create and maintain the business they want | Building to Enough | LinkedIn Top Voice | Intuit Partner Council | Accounting Firm Owner
Appears in 151 Episodes
Surviving Team Transitions
When your small team loses a member, it can feel like losing a limb. This episode provides a practical approach for navigating the emotional impact, assessing the situ...
The Unconventional Entrepreneur
Keila challenges traditional notions of success and explores the stories of unconventional entrepreneurs who have redefined what it means to achieve their goals. Throu...
Overcoming Entrepreneurial Hurdles
In this episode, Keila delves into the inevitable challenges faced by entrepreneurs on their journey to success. Through insightful examples and personal experiences, ...
Intentional Growth Strategies
In this episode, Keila dives into the concept of "enough" for small business owners and strategies for intentional, sustainable growth. She discusses the importance of...
Creating Exceptional Customer Experiences
In this episode, Keila dives into the concept of "unreasonable hospitality" inspired by Will Guderia's book of the same name. She explores how going above and beyond t...
Boosting Productivity With Automation While Keeping A Human Focus
Automating routine tasks can significantly improve efficiency, but it's important not to lose sight of the human element in business. In this episode, Keila talk's abo...
Slow and Steady Wins the Race
In today's episode, Keila explore's the importance of sustainable growth and how it contrasts with rapid, uncontrolled expansion.Learn why well-planned, steady gains a...
Navigating Uncertainty
On this episode of Build to Enough, Keila discusses strategies for small business owners to navigate uncertainty, including having financial reserves, adapting busines...
Outsourcing 101
Outsourcing can provide significant benefits for small businesses, allowing you to access expertise and resources without high overhead costs. Keila explains how outs...
All Money Isn't Good Money
Keila discusses why business owners should be selective about which clients they take on, warning against accepting money from anyone willing to pay without considerin...
Avoiding the Burnout Breakdown
Keila talks about recognizing, preventing, and dealing with burnout, especially for small business owners and CEOs who feel pressure to always be "on." She shares tips...
Finding Your Capacity Sweet Spot
Determining the right number of clients to take on without compromising quality or burning out is essential. On this episode, Keila talks about how to set ideal revenu...
The Power of a Small Team
Having a lean team requires making strategic and intentional hiring decisions. Learn how to build a mighty small team that can help your business thrive. When your sta...
Welcome to "Build To Enough"
Growth shouldn't be the only marker of success. In this episode, Keila discusses moving away from the pressure of constant expansion and exploring what it means to bui...
EP105: What's Causing The Shortage of Accountants? with Liz Kolar
Many of us have heard horror stories from accountants about their experience working in the industry - the long hours, being under-compensated, the high costs of compl...
EP104: Avoiding Cash Flow Pitfalls
You landed a million dollar project, but the money will only come later. So how much do you have right now to cover expenses incurred before that check clears? Because...
EP103: The Power of Saying No and Doing Less with Amber Cabral
Inclusion strategist, certified coach, speaker, and author Amber Cabral is back to discuss what it means to build a business that not only feels successful to you but ...
EP102: Narrowing Down Your Service Offerings
The more offers you have, the more money you will make, right? WRONG! While it may sound counterintuitive, in this episode, Keila discusses why reducing the number...
EP101: Setting Boundaries to Avoid Burnout with Natasha Pierre
In this special episode, Keila invites her first guest of the season - Natasha Pierre! A social media manager turned video marketing coach, speaker, podcaster, and cre...
EP 100: Little Fish Turns 5!
Today is a special day in our little corner of the world as it is the 100th episode of Fish Food! And what better time to honor this labor of love than Little Fish’s 5...
EP99: Beyond The Numbers: Tax Return
Today Keila brings you the last in her “Beyond the Numbers” series, a deeper look into why numbers themselves aren’t necessarily good or bad. And how the story behind ...
EP98: Beyond The Numbers: Budget/Forecast
In this episode, Keila continues her “Beyond the Numbers” series, a deeper look into why numbers themselves aren’t necessarily good or bad. And how the story behind th...
EP97: Beyond The Numbers: Balance Sheet
In this episode, Keila continues her “Beyond the Numbers” series, a deeper look into why numbers themselves aren’t necessarily good or bad. And how the story behind th...
EP96: Beyond The Numbers: Profit & Loss Statement
In this episode, Keila is excited to bring you the first of her “Beyond the Numbers” series, a deeper look into why numbers themselves aren’t necessarily good or bad. ...
EP95: More Money More Confidence
More money does not protect your reputation. More money doesn’t necessarily cover all the new expenses that come with it. More money often means more complications and...
EP94: Break, Build, or Start Over
Your business is going to grow and change and mold. What you started at the very beginning is not going to be the same in 2 years, 5 years, and 10 years. So what then?...
EP93: When is it Time to Hire?
While your host isn’t necessarily a fan of the consistent pursuit of growth, she also doesn’t believe you have to go at it alone! If you want to avoid burnout and brea...
EP92: Staying Small On Purpose
We didn’t start businesses to feel trapped by them. But the bigger we get, the more complex, involved, and expensive they tend to be. So in this episode, your host ask...
EP91: Fish Food Q&A
Welcome to the new version of the Fish Food Podcast, now on audio and video, making it even easier for you to get the accounting and tax advice you need! While we a...
This Is Build To Enough
Little Fish Accounting presents Build To Enough. The pursuit of endless growth and scaling can leave entrepreneurs feeling burned out and unfulfilled. This podcast exp...