Join us, Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough, for weekly episodes all about food, cooking, recipes, and maybe a little marital strife on air. After writing thirty-six cookbooks, we've got countless opinions and ideas on ingredients, recipes, the nature of the cookbook-writing business, and much more. If you've got a passion for food, we also hope to up your game once and a while and to make you laugh most of the time. Come along for the ride! There's plenty of room!
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Welcome to ASK THE PLANMAN, hosted by Bruce Weinstein. Each week Bruce will feature a guest to talk with and bring you insights and strategies to help you make educated financial decisions. Bruce brings his expertise with over 35 years of experience, helping thousands of clients reach their goals and objectives. The Planman believes everyone should have a PLAN! Come Ask the PLANMAN – we want to HEAR from YOU. New episodes are released bi-weekly every Monday. Write Bruce: [email protected] ...
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The Abundant Accountant: Leads, Sales & Business Growth for Accounting, Tax and Bookkeeping Professionals
Michelle Weinstein - The Pitch Queen, Sales Strategist
The Abundant Accountant Podcast is where accounting, tax, and bookkeeping professionals come to learn the most efficient and powerful ways to grow their business, sharpen their skills, and have consistent increasing revenue. We cover topics from sales, marketing, networking, pricing, finding your ideal clients, increasing cash flow, setting boundaries with clients, and much more so you can stop giving away your time and expertise away for free and start being paid your value and worth. You’l ...
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Looking for your weekly dose of captivating conversation about Israel? Look no further than the Two Nice Jewish Boys Podcast - the longest-running Israeli podcast in English since 2016. Hosts Naor Meningher and Eytan Weinstein deliver free-flowing discussions with fascinating voices from across the country, covering politics, history, entertainment, science, and more. Through free speech and open dialogue, gain a deeper understanding of Israel and its people, and be exposed to Israeli societ ...
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The mission of the Atlanta Jewish Time Podcast is to create a sense of community throughout the geographically dispersed Jewish people of greater Atlanta. The AJT accomplishes its mission through the timely dissemination of local news and important national Jewish and Israeli interests; support of local synagogue, nonprofit and cultural endeavors and events; the announcement of family simchas and lifecycle events; thought-provoking dialogue and debate on current issues and Jewish ideas; and ...
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Episode 157 | Boost Revenue From Existing Clients Using Strategic Entity Planning With Paul Hamann
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36:28Entity planning is a powerful yet often overlooked revenue opportunity for accounting professionals. In this episode, Michelle Weinstein welcomes Paul Hamann, an expert in reasonable compensation and the founder of RCReports, to discuss how firm owners can stop leaving money on the table. Paul shares valuable insights on why many accountants provid…
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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: We're talking about pickles!
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26:18Pickles. Sounds easy, right? But pickles and pickling are more complicated than you might expect. We're Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough, authors of three dozen cookbooks . . . plus a new one out this summer: COLD CANNING. Small-batch canning without a steam or pressure canner, everything designed to make a few jars for the fridge or freezer. If y…
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EP 87: What do you do when your Insurance WON'T Cover YOU with Jimmy Choi
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56:49Jimmy Choi joins us on Ask the Plan Man to explain how homeowners in disaster-prone areas can still find insurance. With big companies pulling out of states like California and Florida, Jimmy shares how smaller insurers are filling the gap. We talk about why bundling your policies matters, how much it really costs to rebuild, and what happens if yo…
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#368 - The End of Illusions: Redefining Peace in the Middle East (Dr. Ronen Shoval)
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1:10:13This episode is sponsored by HOLY CHUTZPAHhttps://holy-chutzpah.com/***It’s been three weeks since Israel resumed its ground operations in Gaza—but the mission still feels undefined. Fifty-nine hostages remain in Hamas captivity, and while the IDF maneuvers cautiously on the ground, the sense that we’re holding back our full strength lingers. At th…
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Episode 156 | Maximize Your Practice Value And Retire Early Using CFO Advisory Services With Adam Lean
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51:39CFO advisory services are the key to building a firm that not only generates higher revenue but also sets you up for a profitable exit. In this episode, Michelle Weinstein sits down with former accountant-turned-entrepreneur Adam Lean, the co-founder of The CFO Project, who has helped countless firm owners shift from compliance work to high-value a…
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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: We're talking about the step-by-step process of publishing a cookbook!
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33:44Writing a cookbook is only one part of the process. And we should know! We're Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough, authors of over three dozen cookbooks under our own names, plus more for celebrities and GI doctors. It's a long process to get a cookbook into a bookstore (and into your hands). We thought we'd take the time and explain why it takes abo…
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EP 86: Disability and Business Continuity Insurance
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15:01Learn how to protect your business from potential disruptions like fires or the sudden loss of key personnel. I'll walk you through the key roles that key person insurance and buy-sell agreements play in this process, offering you actionable steps to fortify your business foundation against any eventuality. Follow me on 👇 Instagram: @asktheplanman …
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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: We're talking about all sweet things preserved!
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30:02Jams, jellies, preserves, savory jams, conserves, and chutneys! You know that with the publication of our revolutionary book COLD CANNING we're all about these things. Let's talk through the differences among them: what's a jam vs. a preserve? What's a chutney and how has it changed in the modern world? We're Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough, the …
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#367 - The Supreme Court vs. the Government: Israel’s Battle for Power (Prof. Talia Einhorn)
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1:01:11Support the podcast! Buy us a coffee☕:https://buymeacoffee.com/2njb***Not long ago, the biggest story in Israel was the tidal wave of protests against the government’s proposed judicial reforms. Week after week, hundreds of thousands flooded the streets, warning that the very foundations of Israeli democracy were under threat. The demonstrations re…
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Episode 155 | Top Organic Lead Generation Strategies To Grow Your Firm With Gaynor Meilke
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42:18Lead generation is the lifeline of any successful firm, but many business owners struggle to attract the right clients. Michelle Weinstein welcomes Gaynor Hardy Meilke, a business strategist and marketing expert, to share proven strategies for organic lead generation. They break down the difference between sales and marketing, discuss how to positi…
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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: Introducing Cold Canning, our next cookbook!
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22:29COLD CANNING. It's our new cookbook out in the summer of 2025. We're so excited about it. Get this: small batches, no steam canner needed, no pressure canning, a few jars to preserve, well, jams, jellies, chutneys, chili crisps, conserves, ketchups, salsas, mustards, dessert sauces, sauerkrauts, kimchi, pickles, relishes, and much more! We're Bruce…
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EP 85: How Do the Wealthy Avoid Taxes on Real Estate? With Pishoy Fahmi
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42:30That’s why we brought in tax expert Pishoy Fahmi, founder of PNF Accounting & Advisors, to break it all down. In this episode, we explore: How can you sell investment property and reinvest the profits—without paying capital gains tax? Can you swap life insurance or annuities tax-free? (Hint: Yes, but do it wrong, and the IRS will notice.) What dead…
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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: Let's talk about snacks for a road trip!
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19:43The best part about road trips? Snacks in the car! We have a list of our favorites. Maybe you can add them to yours. We're Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough, veteran cookbook authors who are about to publish our thirty-seventh cookbook. We've got a passion for food and cooking that we'd like to share with you. Plus, a one-minute cooking tip about c…
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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: Foods We Love AND Foods We Hate (Part 2)
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28:35We're still on our kick about personal tastes. After three dozen cookbooks, we're nothing but opinionated about food! It's our passion, after all. We'll let you know our preferences in the hopes we can hear more about yours. We've also got a one-minute cooking tip. And we'll tell you what's making us happy in food this week. Here are the segments f…
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EP 84: PPO vs. HMO: Are You Paying Too Much for Healthcare?
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14:57In this episode, we break down the real differences between HMOs and PPOs, why insurance costs are out of control, and—most importantly—how people are saving thousands every year. In this episode, we explore: 👉🏻 Are PPOs really worth the insane price difference? 👉🏻 How one family saved $19,200 a year just by switching plans. 👉🏻 What health insuranc…
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Episode 154 | What Every Accountant Needs To Know About Value Pricing With Mark Wickersham
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55:05Unlock the secrets to profitable pricing with value pricing. Mark Wickersham, founder of Value Pricing Academy, joins Michelle Weinstein to dive into how value pricing can transform your accounting practice. Tired of undercharging and overworking? Mark reveals how to implement tiered pricing, master the art of communicating your value, and finally …
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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: Foods We Love AND Foods We Hate (Part I)
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26:54We all have our likes and dislikes, even our loves and hates, when it comes to what we eat. We want to share ours with you! You might be surprised what two long-time cookbook authors can't stand . . . and what they love. We're Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough, authors of three dozen cookbooks. This is our podcast about our passion for food. Here a…
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#366 - Reality Check: Dr. Eli David on Gaza, AI, and Israel's Future
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1:12:32Support us at: buymeacoffee.com/2njb***On October 7th, Dr. Eli David found himself uniquely poised as the right person in the right place at a pivotal moment. With an X account boasting over 750K followers—mostly conservative Europeans and Americans— he was already a force to be reckoned with, known for his provocative takes on AI, data, and the ab…
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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: We're talking about developing a recipe!
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27:13We develop recipes for a living: over three dozen cookbooks, countless magazine and internet articles, and 20,000+ copywritten and published recipes. Here's a look inside what we do on an almost daily basis. Let's face it: Most recipes are developed in an existing frame--a braise, a cake, a short crust, a roast, a pastry cream. You accept the frame…
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Episode 153 | How CFO Services Can Transform Your Firm With Adam Lean
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26:43Building a successful accounting firm starts with offering the right services to the right clients. Michelle Weinstein and Adam Lean dive into the power of CFO services, discussing how accountants can break free from trading time for money and attract premium-paying clients. Together, they explore practical steps to build trust, phase out low-end w…
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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: What's up with eggs?
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14:32What's up with eggs? What's happened to the supermarket? Bruce is on his own for this episode, since Mark is still recovering from his broken leg. Join us for a fun and informative podcast about food and cooking! Here are the segments for this episode of COOKING WITH BRUCE & MARK: [00:36] Our one-minute cooking tip: bake some breads in a heavy, sup…
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EP 83: How Can I Save Money On My Health Insurance?
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11:36In 49 of the 50 states there's a cost efficient option for affordable health insurance you might not be aware of. In fact, we recently saved a client over $1500/mo on their health insurance. In this episode, we're talking all about it and how you can get started. Are you paying over $1000 a month on your health insurance? Then we need to talk. Send…
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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: All about pork belly!
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17:14How did a Jewish boy from New York become so enamored with pork belly? Well, you probably know some of the answers. But Bruce is here (without Mark, who still has a broken leg) to tell you about his crush on pork belly, the most luxurious of all pork cuts. He's also got a one-minute cooking tip as well as something that's making him happy in food t…
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Episode 152 | How KPI Strategies Drive Success With Ron Baker
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49:04KPI strategies can transform how accounting professionals measure success and build lasting client relationships. Michelle Weinstein welcomes Ron Baker, a leading expert in value pricing and predictive indicators, to share actionable insights that go beyond traditional metrics. Together, they explore how firms can track meaningful data, improve cli…
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On today's episode of The Jewish Times, host Jeff Silberblatt welcomes a distinguished rabbinic roundtable featuring Rabbi Peter Berg, Rabbi Ari Kaiman, and Rabbi Ilan Feldman. Together, they explore pivotal questions from the Bible, Torah, and Jewish tradition. From the historical and spiritual narratives of the Maccabees to the debate over the To…
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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: Bruce is still cooking for the ailing Mark!
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12:25Mark is still recovering from his broken leg . . . so Bruce is in charge of the podcast again. So he's up for telling you about all the cooking he's been doing in the past month as Mark heals. Bruce has some cooking ideas for helping those healing. He's sharing his tips and secrets. Here are the segments for this episode of COOKING WITH BRUCE & MAR…
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EP 82: Student Loan Forgiveness - Who Actually Qualifies & Who’s Stuck Paying?
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43:20We're joined this episode by certified student loan expert Glenn Sanger-Hodgson to tackle the complex world of college financing and student loan repayment. We'll break down three critical topics every parent and borrower needs to know: 1) The Parent PLUS Loan Trap – Why these loans come with the highest interest rates (9%+), how they accumulate qu…
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#365 - "October 7th Was No Surprise": Einat Wilf on Palestinianism and the Gaza War
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1:10:01Support us at: https://buymeacoffee.com/2njb***Dr. Einat Wilf has never been one to shy away from challenging the status quo. Born into a Labor Zionist family, she grew up believing in the dream of peace through compromise and coexistence. But her time working in foreign policy, education, and politics led her to some tough realizations. Over the y…
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Episode 151 | Structure Of Marketing With Cameron Montgomery
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43:45Are you tired of running marketing campaigns that are all over the place? Discover how to implement a solid structure of marketing to generate consistent, high-quality leads for your accounting firm. In this episode, Michelle Weinstein welcomes back Cameron Montgomery, owner of Apex Methods, to break down a simple four-step system you can easily em…
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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: Where have we been? And a possible New Year's resolution!
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8:37New Year's resolutions. They're not easy to keep. Especially when it comes to food, which is so habitual, almost ritualized in our culture. How do you break the cycle? We're Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough . . . except without Mark. He's a brief episode to explain why the podcast disappeared for a month and why it may disappear for a bit more b…
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Case Study | Accounting Growth: From $400 To $25K With Jaci North
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34:08Building a thriving accounting firm starts with mastering the essentials of accounting growth. In this episode, Michelle Weinstein speaks with CPA and fractional CFO Jaci North about her inspiring journey from earning $400 to $25,000 in recurring revenue. Jaci shares the most pivotal moments, key decisions, and practical strategies that helped her …
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Episode 150 | How Excel Can Transform Your Capacity Issues In Your Firm with Jeff Lenning
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44:10Many people often consider Microsoft Excel just as a simple tool to create tables, align columns, or generate reports. But if you can fully leverage all of its features and tools, you could achieve greater efficiency in your business processes. Michelle Weinstein welcomes Excel guru Jeff Lenning, Founder of Excel University, who guides accounting p…
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#364 - Dr. Dan Schueftan: Middle East Break Down 2025
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1:02:35A year ago, it felt like Israel was holding its breath. Hezbollah loomed in the north, Hamas continued to entrench itself in Gaza, and Assad’s regime in Syria was as ruthless as ever. Iran, the puppet master of this, pulled the strings behind it all, funding and arming its proxies to encircle Israel. Fast forward to today, and the map looks vastly …
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EP 81: Protect Yourself from Financial Pitfalls with Paul Shalhoub
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38:37In this episode, Bruce Weinstein chats with personal injury attorney Paul Shalhoub to break down the often confusing world of insurance. We're talking about how to protect yourself from financial surprises by understanding your insurance coverage better. Whether it's auto or homeowner's insurance, we're sharing real-life stories and tips to help yo…
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Episode 149 | Building An Effective Enrollment Process With Bruce Gerstenfeld
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28:35Michelle Weinstein speaks with Bruce Gerstenfeld, a CPA with over 20 years of experience, about building an effective enrollment process for a legacy firm. Bruce shares his personal journey of taking over his father's accounting firm and the challenges he faced when updating old systems and pricing structures. Discover how he overcame fear, raised …
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EP 80: End Of Year Money Tips with Tatianna Tsoir
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44:55Unlock the secrets to smart tax savings with insights from Tatiana Tzior, an award-winning accountant and business turnaround advisor. With Tatiana's two decades of experience and expertise as a United States Tax Court Practitioner, you’ll learn how to maximize deductions, especially in a post-COVID world where working from home has become the norm…
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#363 - When A Jew And A Muslim Talk (Moriel Bareli)
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1:03:39On a regular evening on a language-learning app, Moriel Bareli, a Jewish man from Israel, struck up a conversation with Ahmed, a Muslim from Gaza. What began as an ordinary exchange quickly delved into the depths of geopolitical tension. Ahmed denied Israel's legitimacy, calling it Palestine, and vented his frustration over perceived injustices inf…
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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: We're talking about our memories of holiday candies!
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24:42Candy. It's the holidays. Who doesn't love candy? We do! We even wrote a candy book once. We're Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough, authors of three dozen cookbooks (and counting!). This is our podcast about food and cooking. Thanks for coming along with us! Here are the segments for this episode of COOKING WITH BRUCE & MARK: [01:01] Our one-minute …
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