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Debra Kilsheimer

Debra Kilsheimer
Debra is a Florida-based ProAdvisor, speaker and creative thinker from Port Orange. She blends years of financial know-how with stage-ready wit. She helps audiences rethink money, pricing, and value - without putting them to sleep. When she speaks, you’ll get humor, hard truths, data you can trust and actions you can use.
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Recent Posts

When Clients Don’t Send W-9s: A 1099 Standoff

It’s January 7, and back in November, I sent the client a list of every vendor who needed a W-9. I did it early while...

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3 Leadership Shifts to End ‘Play Not to Lose’ Culture

My girlfriend calls me and sounds defeated. She says, “I really hate my job.” Now, this is someone who started this...

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Cleanup Season: How to Present the Three Paths Forward

Editor’s Note: This article is part 2 of a 2-part series on year-end cleanup season. View all of the articles in this...

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It’s That Time Again: Year-End Cleanup Calls

Editor’s Note: This article is part 1 of a 2-part series on year-end cleanup season. View all of the articles in this...

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Holiday Generosity Without Turning Your Firm Into a Charity

Every December, the “Spirit of Giving” ramps up. You get the emails about giving back, the posts about gratitude, the...

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The Intuit-OpenAI Partnership: Why Curiosity Is Your Competitive Edge

My phone chimed with a new text alert from Donna, “Well, this is interesting.” A screen shot of the Intuit Announcement...

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What My Broken Keurig Taught Me About Client Retention

It might sound funny, but your coffee maker may have a better handle on client retention than you do.

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Grateful To Be An Accountant

You know what I am this holiday season? Grateful. 

Grateful that I chose to be an accountant. Yes, I said it out loud....

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Small Is Mighty: Grow Better, Not Bigger

I run a firm with 2.5 people. Two full time. One part time. We do great work. We make great money. I sleep at night.

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Price vs. Outcomes: Escaping the Bookkeeping Bargain Bin

All of a sudden, my Facebook feed is littered with “Books Done for You” ads only $197. The next one shouts $75 a month....

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