The Accounting Tapestry: Weaving Systems, Software and Strategy Together 🧵| Trent Yesberg

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with Trent Yesberg about subscription billing, SaaS development, and the impact of AI on accounting firms.

In this episode, I sit down with Trent Yesberg, founder of Twine Apps and director of Regional Business Services in Townsville. We explore the realities of subscription billing, SaaS development, and what AI means for accounting firms today. This conversation moves from practical billing frustrations to the future of automation in our profession. Trent’s journey from banking to building Regional Business Services and launching Twine Apps The problem Twine Biller solves around subscription billing and margin recovery Fixed fees vs mixed fees and passing on vendor price increases Launching at Accounting & Business Expo and navigating Pitch Fest AI, agents, automation and real examples saving hours inside a bookkeeping firm This episode is a grounded, practical look at innovation from inside the profession. It is about solving real problems, protecting margins, and staying curious in a rapidly shifting tech landscape. Apps & Tools Mentioned Twine Biller – https://twineapps.coTwine Apps – https://twineapps.coRegional Business Services – https://www.regionalbusinessservices.com.auIgnition – https://www.ignitionapp.comQuickBooks – https://quickbooks.intuit.comXero –…

People in this episode

Host: Heather Smith

Guest: Trent Yesberg

Topics covered

• subscription billing
• SaaS development
• AI in accounting
• automation
• innovation
• margin recovery

Keywords

• subscription billing
• SaaS
• AI
• automation
• accounting software
• Twine Apps
• Regional Business Services
• innovation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Twine Apps, Regional Business Services, Ignition, QuickBooks, Xero, MYOB, Zoho, Uber Eats, DoorDash, Deliveroo

Places: Townsville

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