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How Do You Know All This? (Podcast)

Episode 111 | How Do You Know All This? | Royalwise

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Podcast Episode Overview

Alicia shares her unconventional journey from making astrology jewelry and teaching English to becoming a QuickBooks authority. She reveals the specific resources, communities, and daily practices that keep her at the top of her game, from testing every QBO feature on her own books to building relationships with Intuit developers. If you’ve ever wondered how to level up your QuickBooks expertise, this episode breaks down exactly how to do it.

Creators & Guests

  • Host – Alicia Katz Pollock, MAT

Sponsors

Podcast Highlights

(00:00) – Introduction: How Do You Know All This?
(01:07) – Alicia’s Origin Story: From Jewelry to QuickBooks
(04:07) – Teaching and Technology: The Early Years
(06:25) – Transition to QuickBooks: The Turning Point
(11:29) – Building Expertise: From Troubleshooting to Training
(13:35) – The Rise of Royal Wise: Adapting to COVID
(25:45) – Staying Updated: Communities and Resources
(31:14) – Conclusion: Sharing Knowledge and Upcoming Events

Links

Alicia’s Upcoming Classes:
New Bank Transactions Feed Class: http://royl.ws/QuickBooks-Online-Banking?affiliate=5393907
Reconciling in QBO Class: http://royl.ws/Reconciling-In-QBO?affiliate=5393907
Alicia’s upcoming appearances:
Women Who Count Conference: https://www.afwa.org/women-who-count/

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Alicia Katz Pollock
Recently named one of America's Top 50 Women in Accounting, Alicia is a leading expert in QuickBooks Online training with a Masters in Teaching and decades of business consulting. She offers a range of tailored resources from self-paced courses to personalized coaching. Known for her patience and commitment, Alicia simplifies QuickBooks for clients, helping them achieve their financial management goals with ease.
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Alicia Katz Pollock
Recently named one of America's Top 50 Women in Accounting, Alicia is a leading expert in QuickBooks Online training with a Masters in Teaching and decades of business consulting. She offers a range of tailored resources from self-paced courses to personalized coaching. Known for her patience and commitment, Alicia simplifies QuickBooks for clients, helping them achieve their financial management goals with ease.
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