Growing Your Firm | Strategies for Accountants, CPA's, Bookkeepers , and Tax Professionals

In this episode of the Growing Your Firm podcast, host David Cristello interviews Stephanie Mack, the founder of Account Mobility, a fully remote accounting practice. Stephanie shares her insights on how she's positioning her practice for growth, particularly in the area of tax advisory and tax prep. She discusses the importance of workflow automation and software in streamlining accounting processes and talks about the increasing number of CPAs and EAs retiring, creating opportunities for her practice. Tune in to learn more about Stephanie's unique approach to growth and her perspective on the future of the accounting industry.

In this episode of Growing Your Firm, host David Cristello interviews Deneen Dias, Vice President of Growth and Strategic Partnerships at Botkeeper. Daneen shares her expertise in helping top firms undergo digital transformation and discusses the world of CAS (Client Accounting Services). She also delves into the definition of CAS, where to start, and how to successfully implement and scale up CAS. Additionally, she explores the implications of AI in building CAS teams.

In this episode, host David Cristillo interviews Melissa Miranda, a certified public accountant and owner of Step-by-Step Accounting. They discuss the importance of preparing for maternity leave as a business owner and how to structure your team and workflow. Whether it's maternity leave or any other extended absence, Melissa shares valuable insights on setting up processes that can be applied across the board. Tune in to learn how to effectively manage time away from your business. In this episode, you will learn about Melissa Miranda's experience preparing for maternity leave as a business owner, including the challenges and strategies involved. You will also learn about the structure and services offered by Melissa's accounting firm, Step-by-Step Accounting. Additionally, the episode discusses the use of a recruiter to fill a senior role, the organizational structure and change management strategies of Step-by-Step Accounting, the speaker's pricing strategy, and recommended books for business owners.

In this episode of "Growing Your Firm," host David Cristello interviews David Leary, partner at Earmark Media and co-host of The Accounting Podcast. They discuss David Leary's experience of being fired as a client from an accounting firm and how it led him to become a business owner and customer of accounting firms. They also touch on the talent shortage in the industry and the quality of TurboTax Live. Tune in to learn more about David's journey and Earmark Media's role in the accounting space. Earmark CPE David Leary

In this episode of "Growing Your Firm," host David Cristello interviews Kayla Green from Bactrian LLC. They discuss the firm's impressive growth, which has largely been driven by word-of-mouth referrals rather than traditional digital marketing. Bactrian LLC offers a range of accounting services, payroll servicing, estate planning, and financial advising, positioning themselves as a one-stop shop for their clients. Tune in to learn more about their strategies for success and how they have achieved such impressive growth. In this episode, you'll learn about the success of a small accounting firm in a rural farm community. The firm's competitive advantage is their deep relationships with clients, personalized services, and ability to deliver fast results. They have experienced steady growth and client retention through the power of word of mouth. The podcast also discusses the importance of over delivering for clients and being involved in a passionate community.

In this episode of Growing Your Firm, host David Cristello welcomes back Louie Vazquez III, CEO and founder of Vazquez and Associates. Louie shares his journey of growing his firm from half a million in sales per year to achieving even greater success. They discuss the sales and marketing strategies that led to this growth and delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with scaling a business. Tune in to gain insights on how to take your firm to the next level.

Congruent Advisory Services, LLC began in 2019 with Tejal starting a boutique one-woman show. Her goals were to support business owners in the process of inception to exit. Tejal tells David that there was an agreed upon cohesive and collaborative approach. The exposure and openness shared amongst both partners led to a culture that was rooted in this type of thinking for business. In turn, this passes on the same experience to clients. Business involves numbers and emotions, but how do we manage them both? Tune in for our interview with Tejal Shah as she shares how building trust in her partnerships allowed for tremendous growth and positive reviews within her business.

Nicole is the managing principal at Madison Brothers Consulting Group. The group commits to exceptional client service provided by trusted advisors. They endeavor to give peace of mind to clients by offering solutions for ever changing business challenges. Madison Brother's Nicole Durio joins our show and she's offering a free 1 hour consultation to 5 individuals. For those that don't know, that's a typically going rate of $995! Find out how to earn a chance by listening to our podcast here.

John is the president of JEnsley Financial, a fiduciary financial planning firm based out of Vancouver, WA. John started his firm in 2012 after a U-turn move from corporate America to financial services. After obtaining a copy of "The 4-Hour Work Week" by Tim Ferriss, John began to understand that the technologies existed to build a life that allowed him to control his time, and ultimately his life. From here, he built a firm that allowed him to do just that. He comments how winters in Washington can provide a somewhat gloomy ambiance, so why not take business to Mexico? John will spend a portion of his time in Mexico averaging 10-20 hours a week working on his business, while sharing the joys of teaching others about sailing and cruising. On this Growing Your Firm Podcast episode, jump on with John Ensley as we discover the world of controlling time and income, experiencing your money, and building strategic partnerships in the fiduciary financial planning model. Resources JEnsley Financial Cash Value Life Insurance Double Your Accounting Firm

Today we welcome Breanne Mode on the podcast. Breanne is the Director of Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) at Cbiz. After a visit to a QuickBooks Connect conference in San Jose, CA, Breanne decided that her flight back was a networking opportunity, instead of her typical relaxation time. Of course, this happened to be the plane ride where taking out her headphones led to a great opportunity for her and her business. As she sat next to Greg Landers, Managing Director of Cbiz, they built a business relationship that ultimately led Greg to ask Breanne to be his right hand person. Brennane had built a very foundational practice in the interim with 3 employees and approximately $500k in revenue. After ironing out some M&A-like details, Brenanne joined the Cbiz team as their Director of CAAS and set the table for our conversation today.