Mainframes to Mentoring:  Life After Leading the Accounting Revolution with Wayne Schmidt
Q&A with S&A5 Okt 2025

Mainframes to Mentoring: Life After Leading the Accounting Revolution with Wayne Schmidt

In this episode of Q&A with S&A, Shane and Andrea sit down with Wayne Schmidt - global traveller, digital nomad, business mentor, and industry leader with over 35 years of experience in accounting, sales, and technology.

Wayne shares his remarkable journey from programming on mainframes and pioneering fixed-fee models, to launching software giants like Xero, and now mentoring firms while travelling the world. He reflects on lessons learned from corporate life, why planning for retirement is really about planning what you’re retiring to, and how AI is reshaping the accounting profession at breakneck speed.

Tune in for candid stories, practical advice, and a glimpse into Wayne’s life as a semi-retired consultant balancing work, travel, and lifestyle - all while staying ahead of the curve.

About Bespoke Mentor: https://www.bespokementor.com/

Connect with Wayne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayneschmidt/

More about Aintree Group: https://aintreegroup.com.au/

General Advice Disclaimer:

The information discussed in this podcast is general in nature and provided for educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, legal, taxation, business, or other professional advice. Please seek advice from a suitably qualified professional before acting on any information discussed. Aintree Group and featured podcast guests accept no liability for any actions taken based on this content.

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