About The Team

Jason Holmes, Founder & CEO of ThriveFuel

Sandi Leyva, CPA, Content Director

Sandi has helped thousands of CPAs, EAs (IRS Enrolled Agents), bookkeepers, consultants for QuickBooks, and accounting software resellers get more business through her marketing strategies, web site and copywriting formulas, and millionaire mindset. More than 100,000 people have read her books and articles, used her training and coaching tools, or heard her speak at conferences.

Sandi was named one of the Top 25 Thought Leaders for 2014-2020 and one of the Most Powerful Women in Accounting (2014-2015) by CPA Practice Advisor. She won a 2013 Stevie Award for “Maverick of the Year,” and is a former member of the prestigious Forbes Coaches Council. Her work has been noted by Forbes, CBS News, PBS, Dallas Morning News, San Jose Mercury News, Accounting Today, Journal of Accountancy, Today’s CPA, and The Practical Accountant. She is a regular contributor to CPA Trendlines. See all of her awards here.

Sandi has earned several marketing-related certifications. From Google, she has earned certifications in AdWords Fundamentals, Search, Display, and Mobile, Analytics Individual Qualification, and Digital Sales Certification. From Digital Marketer, she has completed certifications in Facebook paid traffic, conversion funnel, analytics, and search marketing. From SEMrush, she has completed numerous courses on SEO, content, PPC, and competitive market analysis. She is Constant Contact Certified, a Constant Contact Solution Provider, a ScheduleOnce Certified Partner, and a member of the Intuit Trainer/Writer Network. Sandi regularly attends the top marketing conferences to remain leading-edge on all things marketing.

Sandi has authored 30 books, hundreds of CPE courses, and over 2,000 articles for clients such as Microsoft, Intuit, and the American Institute for CPAs. Prior to starting her business in 1993, Sandi served time in two Fortune 500 companies.

Sandi is one of a handful of women in the world who has copiloted a tiny six-seat, single-engine airplane over the oceans and around the world. Her book, Following Amelia: A Modern Day ‘Round-the-World Flight, describes her death-defying adventure along with the two award-winning humanitarian trips she managed to fit in along the way.

Sandi earned an MBA, holds a CPA in Texas and California, and earned an MS in neuroscience. She is an avid traveler and has visited 100 countries, including a backpacking trip alone around the world. Her volunteer work in Kenya, Russia, and Nepal earned her an AWSCPA Public Service Award and a Baird Community Service Award. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, hiking, and spending time with family.

Our Virtual Accelerator Websites Team

Marjory Rase, Digital Designer

Marjory Rase has a rare combination of marketing and technology skills. She sets up all of our training webinars and courses, develops clients’ websites, works on SEO, automates marketing funnels, and creates client logos and brochures. She has earned many marketing certifications, including Constant Contact.

Marjory is resourceful, adaptable, creative, and technical. She has experience in graphic design at design companies and has participated in a group art exhibition. She studied First Diploma Media at Grimsby Institute, earned a BS in Multimedia Arts and Sciences, and was a Silver Medalist at Mapua Institute of Technology.

Marjory speaks English and Filipino. She has lived in England and the Philippines. In her spare time, she likes to watch movies, read and create art.

Cutter Slagle, Content Writer

Cutter Slagle joined the Accountant’s Accelerator team as our resident content writer in September 2019. He is responsible for writing social media posts for our clients, showcasing their services and expertise, and producing some of the valuable blog content we provide our clients.

Cutter is a creative and innovative individual; he absolutely enjoys finding new and fun ways to best advertise our clients’ businesses and their services and loves that he is able to help their business grow through their social media channels. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in creative writing from The Ohio State University.

Cutter is a traditionally published author who is currently working on his third psychological suspense novel. In fact, he wrote his first novel when he was just 12 years old! Besides reading and writing, Cutter also loves to run. He also once pursued the acting field and has previously starred in some local commercials, student films, and a web series. Cutter is a huge fan of the TV series Sex and the City.