
254 | Trusting Your Team & Stepping into Advisory with Anne Napolitano
You don’t need to add budgeting and forecasting to your menu to start delivering advisory-level value.
In this episode, I sit down with Anne Napolitano, a former Hermès controller turned private chef turned owner of a 10-person restaurant-focused accounting firm. We get into the small shifts in your services and your marketing that change how clients see your value, plus how Anne went from doing everything herself to leading a team that has stuck with her for years.
Grab a notebook, my friend. This one is packed.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- Why your first hire should be a bookkeeper (not an admin)
- How Anne built a remote team with real longevity
- Advisory services you can start offering right now
- How niching down and advisory keeps you AI-proof
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Scaling New Heights
- Woodard Summit
- XeroCon
Meet Anne Napolitano
Anne Napolitano is the Founder and CEO of Anne Napolitano Consulting Inc., a Strategic Accounting & Advisory Firm. Before launching ANC in 2016, Anne served as Controller for the U.S. operations of Hermès and later worked as a personal chef, giving her a unique perspective that combines high-level finance with hands-on business operations. Today, she leads a team of accountants helping business owners gain clarity around cash flow, profitability, and growth while building a firm that moves beyond compliance and into meaningful advisory.
Connect with Anne
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annenapolitano/
Website: https://www.napolitanoaccounting.com/
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