Jason On Firms Podcast 485 The 6 Small Business Traps that Accounting Firms Fall Into
Jul 21, 2025
Discover the six common traps small accounting firms fall into, emphasizing resilience and effective delegation. Learn why action beats overplanning, especially with new tech like AI. Delve into the need for a scalable customer acquisition strategy that resonates with client needs. Explore key exit strategy considerations for business owners while staying focused on core projects. Finally, master the art of pricing and single-tasking to boost productivity and ensure you provide unique value while maximizing profitability.
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Mitigate Single Point Failures
- Avoid reliance on a single individual, channel, customer, or vendor that risks collapsing your business.
- Actively document, delegate, cross-train, and diversify to build resilience against failures.
Personal Story of Key Person Risk
- Jason Staats shared how his wife’s foot injury showed the risk of a key person being sidelined.
- Her firm would have been fine because she delegated and planned for downtime.
Prioritize Action Over Learning
- Focus on learning by doing rather than endlessly consuming information without action.
- Test and make reversible decisions quickly to avoid paralysis and move your business forward.