Valaise Smith, EA

Speaker, Trainer, Author, Financial Literacy Expert

"When You Get Intentional About Your Finances, You Truly Control Your Life!"

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Valaise Smith

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Valaise Smith

The Premier Financial Speaker

Are you searching for a dynamic, engaging, and impactful speaker who can captivate your audience while delivering invaluable financial wisdom? Look no further. Valaise Smith, the visionary Founder & CEO of Tried & True Financial Services, LLC, is not just a financial expert; she's a seasoned professional speaker who has the power to transform your event into an unforgettable experience.

Speaker Profile

Valaise Smith

Valaise Smith, EA

✦ 25+ Years Experience

✦ Enrolled Agent, EA

✦ Goldman Sachs Scholar

Meet Valaise Smith:

Your Seminar Speaker Extraordinaire

Valaise Smith is not just another financial expert; she's a trailblazing professional with a mission to empower, educate, and elevate entrepreneurs across the globe. With a magnetic presence and an unparalleled ability to connect with audiences, Valaise has mastered the art of delivering compelling and insightful presentations that leave a lasting impact.

With decades of experience and a genuine passion for empowering entrepreneurs, Valaise is committed to helping your audience navigate the intricate landscape of finance with confidence and clarity.

Signature Presentation

Unleash the Potential of Your Event:

Valaise's Signature Seminar

Witness the magic as Valaise takes the stage with her signature presentation, "Leveraging the ABC's of Finance." Through captivating storytelling, relatable anecdotes, and a deep understanding of financial intricacies, this signature presentation is designed to demystify financial concepts and provide your audience with the tools they need to make informed decisions. Whether they are an entrepreneur, an influencer, or someone seeking to unravel the complexities of their financial situation, Valaise's insightful guidance will empower your audience to:

Financial Clarity
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Achieve Financial Clarity:

Gain a deep understanding of their financial standing, enabling them to set achievable goals and develop a roadmap to success.

Financial Management
02

Master Financial Management:

Learn tried-and-true strategies to efficiently manage their finances, optimize cash flow, and cultivate a secure financial future.

Wealth Building
03

Unlock Wealth-Building Secrets:

Discover how to strategically invest, save, and grow their wealth, turning their financial aspirations into reality.

Navigate Challenges
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Navigate Life's Challenges:

Overcome life's unexpected twists and turns with a solid financial foundation, ensuring your resilience and peace of mind.

Audience

"An impactful presentation that resonates long after the applause."

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Your Audience Deserves the Best

Don't miss the opportunity to elevate your event to new heights. Secure Valaise Smith's presence as your seminar speaker and provide your audience with an unparalleled experience that combines financial expertise, motivational energy, and actionable insights. Whether you're hosting a corporate conference, industry summit, or educational seminar, Valaise will deliver an impactful presentation that resonates long after the applause.

Bookkeeping For Business Owners

Bookkeeping For Business Owners

Stop guessing with your numbers and start leading your business with confidence.

Bookkeeping for Business Owners is a practical and empowering guide for entrepreneurs who are ready to build sustainable, compliant, and financially sound businesses. If you're tired of managing your finances reactively and want real clarity around cash flow, reporting, and decision-making, this book provides the structure and insight you need to move forward strategically.

With nearly 30 years in the financial industry, Valaise Smith brings seasoned expertise and lived resilience to this work. As a breast cancer survivor, she understands how unpredictable life can be — and why strong financial systems create stability when it matters most. Clear processes create peace of mind. Financial clarity builds confidence. And both are essential for long-term growth.

This book isn't about perfection. It's about progress, clarity, and building a business that is truly tried and true.

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Speaking Topics

From Chaos to Clarity: Bookkeeping Basics for Entrepreneurs – Workshop

Objectives

Equip entrepreneurs with the foundational bookkeeping skills that power the ABC's of Finance, giving them the clarity needed to know their numbers, make strategic financial decisions, and become lender-ready.

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Key Outcomes:

Hands-on familiarity with QuickBooks and Stripe dashboards and how to use them for invoicing, payments, and reporting.

A strong understanding of budgeting and cash flow basics, and how to leverage technology to support financial planning.

Clarity on essential financial reports and what each one represents.

Foundational knowledge of small business tax preparation and compliance, including structures, forms, deductions, and fraud prevention.

Building a Business with Clarity, Confidence, and Conviction – Keynote

Objectives

Entrepreneurship is more than strategy and numbers—it's stewardship. This inspiring and practical session explores how faith-driven principles shape the way entrepreneurs manage finances, lead their businesses, and walk confidently in their calling.

Drawing from 25 years of financial services experience and a powerful personal journey, the talk bridges spiritual grounding with financial wisdom—guiding entrepreneurs from fear and confusion to clarity and disciplined stewardship.

When faith becomes the compass and financial literacy the engine, entrepreneurs gain the confidence to build boldly, plan proactively, and trust the process—even in seasons of uncertainty and growth.

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Key Outcomes:

Faith-Driven Decision Making: Entrepreneurs learn how to anchor their financial and business choices in principled, value-based thinking so they can operate from clarity rather than anxiety.

Financial Stewardship for Sustainable Growth: Participants gain practical tools for budgeting, bookkeeping, tax planning, and compliance reinforcing that stewardship is both spiritual and strategic.

Confidence to Navigate Disruption and Growth: Attendees walk away with strategies for overcoming financial overwhelm, managing uncertainty, and staying rooted in their purpose while building a thriving business.

Financial Systems That Strengthen Your Business – Training

Objectives

This session helps small business owners take control of their finances with practical tools, systems, and real-world strategies. Through relatable stories and hands-on demonstrations of QuickBooks Online and Stripe, participants learn to streamline bookkeeping, invoicing, payments, and reporting.

The training covers essential skills in budgeting, cash flow management, and financial reporting, giving attendees the knowledge to make informed decisions and run their business efficiently. It concludes with a clear introduction to tax preparation and compliance, showing how proper bookkeeping protects against costly mistakes.

By the end, participants leave with actionable insights and the confidence to manage their finances and strengthen their business for long-term success.

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Key Outcomes:

Hands-on familiarity with QuickBooks and Stripe dashboards and how to use them for invoicing, payments, and reporting.

A strong understanding of budgeting and cash flow basics, and how to leverage technology to support financial planning.

Clarity on essential financial reports and what each one represents.

Foundational knowledge of small business tax preparation and compliance, including structures, forms, deductions, and fraud prevention.

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220 S. Main St., Royal Oak, MI 48067

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