Rohit Maini took over his father's accountancy firm after his father's sudden passing. He had to transition the business from a traditional paper-based practice to a more modern, digitised operation. Rohit brought in a new team and updated processes to better serve the firm's long-standing clients.

Rohit discussed the importance of compliance work, but also emphasized the need to provide more strategic advisory services to clients. He aims to be a trusted business partner, helping clients make better financial decisions to grow their companies. Rohit sees technology as an enabler, allowing his team to be more efficient on compliance while focusing more on advisory.

In addition to accounting and tax services, Rohit's firm has acquired a consulting practice that provides marketing, HR, and other business advisory services. This allows Rohit to offer a more comprehensive suite of support to help clients succeed.

Rohit hosts a podcast called "Everyday Empires" which aims to make entrepreneurship more relatable and accessible. He wants to not only inspire potential entrepreneurs, but also provide practical guidance and resources to help them take the leap and start their own businesses.

Towards the end of the meeting, Rohit and the hosts discussed the potential for integrating AI and other technologies into Rohit's accounting and consulting practice. They see opportunities to enhance compliance work and provide more valuable insights to clients.

Graham Arrowsmith

Graham founded Finely Fettled ten years ago to help business owners and marketers market to affluent and high-net-worth customers. Graham founder of MicroYES, a Partner for MeclabsAI, which combines the world's biggest source of 10,000 marketing experiments with AI. Find Graham on LinkedIn.

Kevin Appleby

Kevin specialises in finance transformation and implementing business change. He's the COO of GrowCFO, which provides both community and CPD-accredited training designed to grow the next generation of finance leaders. You can find Kevin on LinkedIn and at kevinappleby.com

Toby Burns is the director of The Silent Disco Company. He has been immersed in the events industry since the age of 16. And, guess what, he's been a DJ for Google and Virgin. He launched The Silent Disco Company more than 10 years ago. Since, he's gained extensive experience organising world-class events globally.

The discussion begins with an introduction to the silent disco company, where attendees wear wireless headphones and can choose between different music channels. This allows for a unique and interactive experience, where people can dance to different songs simultaneously. The hosts, Graham and Kevin, explore the history and appeal of silent disco.

The Silent Disco Company representative, Toby, explains how silent disco provides choice and flexibility for attendees, allowing them to switch between music channels. He also highlights the versatility of the technology, noting its use in a variety of settings like conferences, weddings, and even care homes for dementia patients.

Toby discusses the importance of continuous innovation in the silent disco industry, as competitors often quickly copy successful ideas. He views this as a compliment, and focuses on staying ahead of the curve through new product development and improving the customer experience.

Toby discusses the scale of the Silent Disco Company's operations, noting they hire out equipment for over 1,500 events per year. He explains the challenges of managing growth, balancing inventory, and maintaining quality customer service. Toby also shares his perspective on running a lifestyle business versus a high-growth enterprise.

Graham Arrowsmith

Graham founded Finely Fettled ten years ago to help business owners and marketers market to affluent and high-net-worth customers. Graham founder of MicroYES, a Partner for MeclabsAI, which combines the world's biggest source of 10,000 marketing experiments with AI. Find Graham on LinkedIn.

Kevin Appleby

Kevin specialises in finance transformation and implementing business change. He's the COO of GrowCFO, which provides both community and CPD-accredited training designed to grow the next generation of finance leaders. You can find Kevin on LinkedIn and at kevinappleby.com

If you visit Stevie Ward's website, its current headline is Captain, Winner, Truth Speaker.

Stevie is a former professional rugby player and part of the golden generation at the Leeds Rhinos, one of the most successful teams in Super League history. He became the youngest grand final winner ever, winning two more Grand Finals and 2 Challenge Cups, and was named captain at just 26.

Amongst the highs, Stevie endured ten operations and several mental health struggles. This adversity inspired Stevie to launch Mantality in 2016 to promote mental health for men through counselling, life-coaching services, and a stigma-breaking podcast.

The participants, Kevin Appleby, Stevie Ward, and Graham Arrowsmith, engage in casual conversation and banter, discussing topics like Stevie's background in rugby league, the participants' accents and regional origins, and some technical issues with Stevie's video background.

Stevie shares details about his early experiences playing rugby, including transitioning from union to league as a child and the intensity and physicality he brought to the sport. He discusses being one of the youngest captains in Leeds Rhinos history, winning a Grand Final at age 18, and the highs and lows of his professional rugby career, including injuries and a brain injury that led to his retirement at age 26.

Stevie explains how his experiences in rugby, including the challenges he faced, have shaped his work as a speaker and coach. He describes his approach of using stories and metaphors to help leaders and teams explore concepts like vulnerability, psychological safety, and authenticity. Stevie shares how he aims to create transformative experiences for his clients by inviting them to inquire into their own thoughts and feelings.

The hosts, Graham and Kevin, express their appreciation for Stevie's honesty and vulnerability in sharing his personal journey. They acknowledge the unique perspective and insights Stevie brings and suggest that his experiences and approach could be valuable for a wide range of organizations and leaders.

Graham Arrowsmith

Graham founded Finely Fettled ten years ago to help business owners and marketers market to affluent and high-net-worth customers. Graham founder of MicroYES, a Partner for MeclabsAI, which combines the world's biggest source of 10,000 marketing experiments with AI. Find Graham on LinkedIn.

Kevin Appleby

Kevin specialises in finance transformation and implementing business change. He's the COO of GrowCFO, which provides both community and CPD-accredited training designed to grow the next generation of finance leaders. You can find Kevin on LinkedIn and at kevinappleby.com