Episode 126 - Does your practice have termites? - The Woodard Report Podcast

On this episode Joe speaks with Heather about identifying and removing toxic clients who undermine accounting and advisory practices. Joe shares a vivid metaphor—likening bad clients to termites in a home—and outlines a checklist to help firms define their ideal client profile based on profitability, behavior, scalability, and alignment with firm systems.

TV and Movie Quote:

• Heather quoted Thelma and Louise
• Joe quoted Presumed Innocent

Book of the Week:

• The Everyday Hero Manifesto by Robin Sharma

Favorite Social Posts:

• Heather mentioned Candy Bellau on LinkedIn
• Joe mentioned The Soul of Enterprise on X/Twitter

The Woodard Report Article of the Week:

• Say Less, Lead Better: Coaching in Real Life by Brandy Jordan

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