Accounting Flow Podcast How to Optimize Your Solo Accounting Firm for a 15-Hour WorkWeek w/Erica Goode, CPA
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Feb 10, 2025 
In this engaging conversation, Erica Goode, a CPA and productivity strategist, shares her secrets to running a successful solo accounting firm while working just 15 hours a week. She reveals her transformative business planning strategies that replace the traditional hustle with smarter approaches tailored to individual needs. Erica talks about her journey from corporate burnout to finding balance as a solo practitioner. This episode is a treasure trove for freelancers and entrepreneurs seeking efficiency without sacrificing personal time.
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Leaving Corporate After Burnout
- Erica Goode experienced burnout in corporate life and left in 2016 to prioritize family.
- She moved to rural Idaho and found more peace and agency running a solo firm aligned to her values.
15-Hour Firm Performance
- Erica Goode runs a solo firm that produces low-$200k revenue and about $180k total owner benefit.
- She works 15 hours weekly and uses one contractor to deliver services.
Plan From Quarter To Day
- Plan quarterly, then monthly and weekly to create clear daily goals.
- Erica Goode uses this cascade so each day aligns to a reasonable, accomplishable target.