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New Book! Upskill or Out

UPSKILL OR OUT
AI, Small Business, and the New American Dream

In Upskill or Out: AI, Small Business, and the New American Dream, CPA Bridget Way reveals the hidden battles every small business fights year-round and shows you how to partner with artificial intelligence.

By sharing stories and personal experiences from a CPA in public practice, this book proves that AI doesn't replace us. It restores us and provides us with the balance we crave.

Part story, part playbook, and part vision for the future, Upskill or Out reveals:

  • Practical do's and don'ts for adopting AI in accounting and small business

  • Case studies showing how AI turns raw numbers into useful data

  • A hopeful redefinition of the American Dream where Main Street can thrive, and professionals can reclaim their time and freedom

If you've ever wondered whether technology will take your job or give you your life back, this book delivers an answer.

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  • “In rapidly evolving markets, CPAs must change how they operate. While we guide our clients to adapt and grow, Bridget reminds us that transformation must begin from within. She delivers an insightful and engaging roadmap for building proactive, efficient, and sustainable CPA firms that meet the demand of modern advisory services. Her story is fun, inspiring, and educational, offering essential guidance for CPAs supporting Main Street. “

    Thomas Jasiak, CPA, CVA
    Thomas Jasiak CPA, LLC

  • “Upskill or Out made me feel like I was walking in Bridget’s shoes. As a fellow business owner, I felt seen by her honest reflections on the pressure to serve clients well while trying to build something more sustainable and maintain personal balance. Bridget turns her hard-won experience into a practical framework others can actually use, showing that AI is not just about efficiency; it is about creating capacity, delivering more value, and building something better for your business, your clients, and yourself. A timely read for leaders ready to rethink how they work, serve, and grow.”

    Leslie Vickrey
    CEO & Founder, ClearEdge

  • “While working in a large health system and not as a small business owner, I found this book’s message incredibly practical and relevant. It offers a thoughtful and approachable perspective on how AI can augment human thinking, reduce the burden of everyday work, and help professionals reclaim time for family, purpose, and the parts of life that matter most. A smart and relatable read for anyone looking to work smarter, not harder.”

    Jill A. Graziano, RN, BSN, MBA
    President & COO, Unity Hospital and United Memorial Medical Center

  • “Success in business often depends on staying focused on the big picture while navigating an endless stream of small but overwhelming details. Upskill or Out offers a practical, approachable guide to accepting and utilizing AI as a powerful business partner. More than anything, it shows how AI can give back something every business owner needs more of — focus and time.”

    Dan Johnson, VP of Operations
    Technicraft Manufacturing Inc.

  • “Implementing AI into our business over the past eight months has dramatically improved our efficiency, communication, and project organization. The systems and operational improvements Bridget introduced, which are reflected in the principles of Upskill or Out, have become a major competitive advantage and time- saver for our business.”

    Brian Hume
    President, Backwoods Custom, Inc.