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With each episode, your hosts Glenn Harper and Julie Smith will help you build your brand, tap into your greatness, and grow as an entrepreneur. Their guests bring intriguing and entertaining clarity to help you increase your confidence in building your business (and enjoy your journey doing it). Drive your passion, grow your business, and enjoy your journey. Since beginning Harper & Company CPAs Plus nearly 35 years ago, Glenn continues to evolve and change the way he wants CPAs to be perce ...
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Book Vs. Movie is the podcast that ponders the question: "Which was better...the book or the movie?" We spoil away the details, uncover the plot points, discuss casting choices and shower with praise (or pummel with snark) as we see fit. Hosts are Margo P. (She's Nacho Mama's Blog) and Margo D. (Creator of Brooklyn Fit Chick.com) and we are not afraid to tell it like it is!
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Book Vs. Movie: Peyton Place The 1956 Novel Vs. the 1957 Movie Peyton Place by Grace Metalious, published in 1956, became one of the most controversial books of its time due to its exploration of taboo topics like adultery, incest, and moral hypocrisy in a small New England town. The explicit content led to the book being banned in several cities a…
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The Impact of Discipline on Personal Success**: "The discipline and kind of the consistency around my morning routine and my daily routines has stuck and I think contributed to a lot of the success that I've had as a, father and a husband and an entrepreneur." — Troy Lavinia Julie Smith and Glenn Harper sit down with Troy Lavinia, the visionary fou…
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Book Vs. Movie: To Kill a Mockingbird The 1960 Novel Vs. the 1962 Movie The 1962 film adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird, directed by Robert Mulligan, is a powerful retelling of Harper Lee's classic novel. The story follows Atticus Finch, played by Gregory Peck in an Oscar-winning performance, as he defends Tom Robinson (Brock Peters), a Black man…
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Book Vs. Movie: Now, Voyager The 1941 Novel Vs. the 1942 Movie Olive Higgins Prouty's 1941 novel Now, Voyager was later adapted into a 1942 film starring Bette Davis. This powerful story follows Charlotte Vale, a repressed woman controlled by her domineering mother. After a breakdown, Charlotte undergoes a transformative journey, finding independen…
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How important is quick decision-making and confronting uncomfortable situations for personal and professional growth? From her beginnings in athletics at the University of Washington to earning a Ph.D. in adult learning and leadership development, Dr. Carrie Graham's journey is both inspiring and instructive. She opens up about her transition from …
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Book Vs. Movie: Charlotte’s Web The 1952 Novel Vs the 1973 Movie "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White is a classic children's novel that tells the heartwarming story of Wilbur, a pig, and his unlikely friendship with Charlotte, a wise and caring spider. Through Charlotte's clever web-spinning, she helps save Wilbur from being slaughtered, highlighting t…
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Book Vs. Movie: The Bling Ring The Vanity Fair Article Vs.The 2013 Sofia Coppola Movie "The Bling Ring" is a 2013 film written and directed by Sofia Coppola and is based on the true story of a group of teenagers known as the Bling Ring, who used the internet to track celebrities' whereabouts to rob their homes. The screenplay is based on Nancy Jo S…
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"Shaping an Industry and Advocating for Change": "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build and shape one of the largest industries in the country. And it has far-reaching aspects beyond just the plant and, you know, rescheduling the plant, de-scheduling the plant, but there's a social equity component tied to it." Today’s episode is going …
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Book Vs. Movie: Born Yesterday The 1946 Play Vs.The 1950 Movie "Born Yesterday" (based on the 1946 play by Garson Kanin) is a sharp critique of corruption and a celebration of personal growth. It explores the transformative power of education and delves into themes of ethics and integrity. Even after over seven decades, its themes of empowerment, i…
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Book Vs. Movie: 3:10 to Yuma The 1953 Elmore Leonard Short Story Vs.The 2007 Movie "3:10 to Yuma" (2007) is a Western film directed by James Mangold, based on a short story by Elmore Leonard. It is a remake of the 1957 film of the same name. Here are some key details: The story is set in the late 19th century. It follows Dan Evans (Christian Bale),…
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Book Vs. Movie: The Most Dangerous Game The 1924 Short Story Vs.The 1932 Movie "The Most Dangerous Game" is a short story by Richard Connell, published in 1924. It follows Sanger Rainsford, a big-game hunter who ends up on an isolated Caribbean island. There, he meets General Zaroff, a hunter who has grown bored with traditional games and now hunts…
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Staying Calm Under Pressure: "Because when you're able to stay calm, calm your mind, you see things, and you can counter, and you can do those things." We sit down with an inspiring guest, Steve Gavatorta. Steve, a certified behavior analyst, emotional intelligence coach, and author, shares his incredible journey from a hard-working childhood in Bu…
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Book Vs. Movie: Suddenly, Last Summer The 1958 Play Vs.The 1959 Movie Suddenly Last Summer is a 1959 film based on the play by Tennessee Williams, adapted for the screen by Gore Vidal and Williams himself. Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, the film stars Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn, and Montgomery Clift. The plot revolves around a wealthy w…
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Book Vs. Movie: Seconds The 1964 Book Vs. The 1966 Movie The Margos are set to permanently change our lives with "Seconds," a 1966 American science fiction drama directed by John Frankenheimer. The film is based on David Ely's 1963 novel of the same name and stars Rock Hudson in a bravura performance. The plot centers around Arthur Hamilton, a midd…
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"My entrepreneurial spirit sort of got unleashed in my public accounting days. So as soon as I became, as I graduated, became a public accountant, I helped other entrepreneurs get started. And that was just a fabulous learning experience." Welcome back to Empowering Entrepreneurs! In today's episode, hosts Glenn Harper and Julie Smith are joined by…
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Book Vs. Movie: Brats The 2021 Memoir Vs. The 2024 Hulu Documentary "Brat: An '80s Story" is a memoir by Andrew McCarthy, published in 2021. In this book, McCarthy, an actor best known for his roles in iconic '80s films like "St. Elmo's Fire" and "Pretty in Pink," reflects on his experiences as part of the so-called "Brat Pack," a group of young ac…
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Book Vs. Movie: Tales of the City The 1978 Book Vs. The 1993 Limited Series The Margos are celebrating Pride Month with one of the most beloved books and adaptations of the last 50 years. Armistead Maupin's captivating series, Tales of the City, is set in vibrant San Francisco. Initially a newspaper serial in the Pacific Sun and the San Francisco C…
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Book Vs. Movie: Don’t Look Now The Daphne DuMaurier Short Story Vs. the Nicolas Roeg Film RIP Donald Sutherland! (1935-2024) Due to the passing of actor extraordinaire Donald Sutherland, we are replaying our "Don't Look Now" episode. This week, let's talk about Daphe DuMaurier's short story "Don't Look Now," published in 1971 and adapted into a fil…
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How do you juggle the demands of running a PR firm, writing children's books, and being a mother? Our guest shares her unique journey from practicing law to becoming a children’s book author and starting her own PR firm. We welcome Alysson Bourque—a multi-faceted entrepreneur who wears many hats as an author, publicist, attorney, and teacher. This …
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Book Vs. Movie: Hit Man The 2001 Texas Monthly Article Vs. The 2024 Richard Linklater Film "Hit Man" is a 2024 romantic action comedy directed by Richard Linklater and co-written by Glen Powell, who also stars in the film. The story is loosely based on a true-life article by Skip Hollandsworth. The film follows Gary Johnson, a philosophy professor …
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Book Vs. Movie: The Paper Chase The 1971 Book vs. The 1973 Film In the episode, the Margos discuss the 1971 novel "The Paper Chase" by John Jay Osbourn Jr. and compare it to the 1973 film directed by James Bridges. The story follows James Hart (played by Timothy Bottoms), a first-year law student at Harvard who faces challenges when he clashes with…
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Learning to delegate effectively can transform your business. It not only helps in managing workload but also empowers your team, making room for growth and innovation. In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Gina Cotner, a remarkable entrepreneur and the founder of Athena Executive Services. Originally setting out to leave corporate…
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Book Vs. Movie: The Bridges of Madison County The 1992 Book vs. The 1995 Film The Margos explore chick-lit and romance in this episode! "The Bridges of Madison County" is a romantic drama that revolves around a short but passionate love affair between Francesca Johnson, a lonely Italian-American housewife, and Robert Kincaid, a wandering National G…
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Book Vs. Movie: The Hound of the Baskervilles The 1902 Book vs. The 2012 BBC One Production The Margos are concluding “Mysteries in May” with one of the greatest mystery writers of all time, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and his most famous creation, Sherlock Holmes. The Hound of the Baskervilles is the third of the four crime novels serialized in The St…
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Book Vs. Movie: Arsenic and Old Lace The 1941 Play vs. The 1944 Movie "Arsenic and Old Lace" is a classic American play by Joseph Kesselring. It's a dark comedy about the Brewster family, particularly two elderly sisters, Abby and Martha Brewster, who have a penchant for charity and kindness. However, their generosity takes a macabre turn when it's…
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Our guest states that the success rate of franchisees from the companies he represents is around 90% after 5 years. What industry-specific challenges do these franchisees face, and how do they overcome them? In this episode, we chat with franchising guru Jon Ostenson and dive deep into the thriving world of non-food franchising. Jon shares his extr…
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Book Vs. Movie: Memento The Short Story vs. The Movie The Margos continue our theme “Mysteries in May” with Memento, the 2000 film directed by Christopher Nolan based on the short story Memento Mori by his brother Jonathan Nolan, which was printed in Esquire magazine in March 2001. Years after the original film's events, Leonard Shelby, still haunt…
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Book Vs. Movie: Death on the Nile The1937 Novel Vs. the 1978 Movie For “Mysteries in May,” the Margos start with the queen of the genre, Agatha Christie, and her 1937 novel Death on the Nile, which was adapted into a film in 1978. It features her famous detective, Hercule Poirot, and is set aboard a luxurious Nile steamer. The plot revolves around …
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From her childhood leadership to claiming the title of Miss Kentucky, and now a successful business consultant, Maria Maldonado Smith's journey is a testament to dreaming big and taking risks. She shares invaluable insights on creating impactful vision boards, the power of mentorship for future visionaries, and the courage it takes to pivot from a …
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Book Vs. Movie: The Natural The 1952 Novel Vs. the 1984 Movie "The Natural" by Bernard Malamud and its 1984 movie adaptation directed by Barry Levinson offers different experiences despite sharing the same storyline. The book delves deeper into the psychological aspects of the protagonist and explores themes of fate, ambition, and the corrupting in…
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