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What’s a QSP and Why Should I Care? (Podcast)

Episode 108 | What’s a QSP and Why Should I Care? | Royalwise

Table of Contents

Podcast Episode Overview

QuickBooks Solutions Providers (QSPs) offer ProAdvisors better pricing, ongoing residuals, and direct access to Intuit support teams compared to going direct. Panel guests Carrie Kahn, Jeff Siegel, and Dan DeLong explain how QSP partnerships create mailbox money through merchant services and provide access to vetted third-party vendors. Learn why the right-fit approach often beats Intuit’s direct sales pressure and how these programs can generate new revenue streams for accounting

Creators & Guests

  • Host – Alicia Katz Pollock, MAT
  • Guest – Carrie Kahn
  • Guest – Jeff Siegel
  • Guest – Dan DeLong

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Podcast Highlights

(00:00) – Welcome to The Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast
(00:57) – Defining QSP and Its Evolution
(02:48) – Benefits and Requirements of the QSP Program
(06:05) – Challenges and Changes in the QSP Program
(09:42) – QSP’s Role in Client Solutions
(18:38) – Vendor Partnerships and Commissions
(31:29) – Collaborative Community and Support
(36:05) – Direct Relationships with Intuit Reps
(37:14) – Leveraging QSPs for Complex Migrations
(38:00) – Understanding QuickBooks Pricing Programs
(39:49) – Benefits of Partnering with CBG
(41:19) – Changes in Merchant Services and Preferred Pricing
(49:15) – Choosing the Right QSP for Your Needs
(57:08) – Exploring Acumatica as an ERP Solution
(01:02:09) – Wrap-Up and Future Plans

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Alicia Katz Pollock
Recently named the 2026 Top ProAdvisor Educator by Insightful Accountant, Alicia is a nationally recognized QuickBooks Online expert with a Master’s in Teaching and decades of business consulting experience. Known for her patience, commitment, and approachable teaching style, she makes QuickBooks easier to understand for small business owners and accounting professionals alike, helping them build the skills they need to manage their finances with clarity and ease.
Picture of Alicia Katz Pollock
Alicia Katz Pollock
Recently named the 2026 Top ProAdvisor Educator by Insightful Accountant, Alicia is a nationally recognized QuickBooks Online expert with a Master’s in Teaching and decades of business consulting experience. Known for her patience, commitment, and approachable teaching style, she makes QuickBooks easier to understand for small business owners and accounting professionals alike, helping them build the skills they need to manage their finances with clarity and ease.
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