Business Strategy for CPA's

Learn more about PEAK FREEDOM Are you considering selling in a few years and wondering where to focus? My guest, Todd Steinberg, President of Thrive Financial Group, discusses how client mix, profitability, location, and transition assistance impact sales multiples. …Hey CPA firm owner, glad you found the podcast. If you feel like you’ve become trapped by your own accounting firm, you’re fed up PiTB clients who get you their stuff late, don’t appreciate the value you provide, and complain to you when you don’t turn it around on a dime, I can help you stop the chaos and end the long hours, without losing revenue. If you like the podcast, join 4200+ other CPAs who get Vitamin G, my daily dose of single-tip business strategy delivered straight to their inbox: Subscribe here: geraldinecarter.com/subscribeReaders say they love it because they’re short and on point.…Check out my “greatest hits” episodes:Effortless Value #201Pricing for Improved Profitability #21112 Reasons to Niche #221Killer Niches for CPAs with Tom Wheelright #178Digital Products, Courses, and 90% Margins with The Real Estate CPA, Brandon Hall #179Get More from Technology with Joe Woodard #244Want to get your life back while protecting your revenue?Here are a few ways I help overworked CPAs:STOP WORKING WEEKENDSA free five-day email course to teach you how to get your hours down without giving up revenue. https://geraldinecarter.com/stop-working-weekendsGET LOTS OF ANSWERS FASTFor the solo CPA with a bunch of rapid-fire questions they want answers to, like:How high can I go on prices without sending my clients running?What do you think of my niche?How do I upsell my legacy clients?What’s the script for talking to prospects about higher-level and Advisory services?What do I put in my tiered packages?Book a single strategy call with me, to get answers to questions like these and more. It’s covered by my 100% satisfaction guarantee. If at the end of the call, you don’t feel like it was worth it, just say the word and I‘ll refund your purchase in full. geraldinecarter.com/call$495DOWN TO 40 HOURS CPA MASTERMINDFor the overworked CPA at six figures of revenue who is ready to stop working weekends and wants to implement overdue changes but has trouble doing it alone:Get guidance on increasing prices without overdoing it or underdoing itDisengage problem clients at a pace you’re comfortable withCreate packages while knowing how to navigate scope creepFocus on your client niche without feeling like you’re jumping off a ledgeBe in a community of like-minded CPAs on a similar journey to share best practices, have a sounding board, and get accountabilityMake more progress faster and with greater confidence and ease. Guaranteed to get you down to 40 hours. geraldinecarter.com/$9500…Connect with Todd Steinberg:Website: www.thrivefinancialgrp.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-steinberg-b471437/

Learn more about PEAK FREEDOM What to think about (and what not to think!) to bring your hours down off the shelf of “wouldn’t that be dreamy” and make what you want a reality. …Hey CPA firm owner, glad you found the podcast. If you feel like you’ve become trapped by your own accounting firm, you’re fed up PiTB clients who get you their stuff late, don’t appreciate the value you provide, and complain to you when you don’t turn it around on a dime, I can help you stop the chaos and end the long hours, without losing revenue. If you like the podcast, join 4200+ other CPAs who get Vitamin G, my daily dose of single-tip business strategy delivered straight to their inbox: Subscribe here: geraldinecarter.com/subscribeReaders say they love it because they’re short and on point.…If you like the idea of working less, you might enjoy these episodes:295 Niche Journey and 5x Higher Prices than 24mo Ago with Sheila Hansen, CPA293 What it Takes to Work 15 Hours per Week with Erica Goode, CPA281 4 Pricing Problems Solved with Kathy Hayden, EAFreedom to Choose Not to Double Revenue with Prithi Daswani, CPAWhen you need to explore, with Rebecca Driscoll, CPA15 Hour Weeks, $200K, 70%+ Margins, with Erica Goode, CPA130% Revenue Increase While Working Less with Paige GottHow to Build $250K in CPA Advisory Services in 4 Months, with Prithi Daswani, CPAFrom Scratch to 6 Figures in 9 Months with Shaan Afridi, CPAWant to get your life back while protecting your revenue?Here are a few ways I help overworked CPAs:GO DOWN TO 40 HOURS THE EMAIL COURSEStop Working Weekends will teach you how to reduce your hours without giving up revenue. geraldinecarter.com/stop-working-weekendsFreeTHE BOOKDown to 40 Hours – A Roadmap for CPAs to End Overworking Without Losing Revenuegeraldinecarter.com/book$9.99THE VIDEO COURSEAccess 30+ video lessons, bonus training, template letters, website teardowns, and more. Plus, get a $1000 credit toward my DT40H Mastermind and a money-back guarantee.geraldinecarter.com/down-to-40-hours-video-course$994 » 50% off for a limited time! » $497A 1:1 CONSULTATIONDo you have a burning question about the material in Down to 40 Hours? Book a one-on-one call with me to get guidance on implementing the material in your situation.geraldinecarter.com/coaching-options/$1295CPA MASTERMINDFor the overworked CPA at six figures of revenue who is ready to stop working weekends and wants to implement overdue changes but has trouble doing it alone:Get guidance on increasing prices without overdoing it or underdoing itDisengage problem clients at a pace you’re comfortable withCreate packages while knowing how to navigate scope creepFocus on your client niche without feeling like you’re jumping off a ledgeBe in a community of like-minded CPAs on a similar journey to share best practices, have a sounding board, and get accountabilityMake more progress faster and with greater confidence and ease. Guaranteed to get you down to 40 hours. geraldinecarter.com/$9500

Learn more about PEAK FREEDOM As part of the [Hire Well] series, I talk with Kristen Keats, founder of founder of Breakaway Bookkeeping & Advising, owner of Sherwood Tax & Accounting, founder and client of Cadencia, about how to use near-shore talent in Guadalajara, Mexico, to build a team that works smoothly together.…Hey CPA firm owner, glad you found the podcast. If you feel like you’ve become trapped by your own accounting firm, you’re fed up PiTB clients who get you their stuff late, don’t appreciate the value you provide, and complain to you when you don’t turn it around on a dime, I can help you stop the chaos and end the long hours, without losing revenue. If you like the podcast, join 4200+ other CPAs who get Vitamin G, my daily dose of single-tip business strategy delivered straight to their inbox: Subscribe here: geraldinecarter.com/subscribeReaders say they love it because they’re short and on point.Want to get your life back while protecting your revenue?Here are a few ways I help overworked CPAs:GO DOWN TO 40 HOURS THE EMAIL COURSEStop Working Weekends will teach you how to get your hours down without giving up revenue. geraldinecarter.com/stop-working-weekendsFreeTHE BOOKA Roadmap for CPAs to End Overworking Without Losing Revenuegeraldinecarter.com/book$9.99THE VIDEO COURSEGet access to 16 video lessons, bonus training, template letters, website teardowns, and more. Plus, a $1000 credit toward my DT40H Mastermind and a money-back guarantee.geraldinecarter.com/down-to-40-hours-video-course$997A 1:1 CONSULTATIONDo you have a burning question about the material in Down to 40 Hours? Book a one-on-one call with me to get guidance on implementing the material in your specific situation.geraldinecarter.com/coaching-options/$1295CPA MASTERMINDFor the overworked CPA at six figures of revenue who is ready to stop working weekends and wants to implement overdue changes but has trouble doing it alone:Get guidance on increasing prices without overdoing it or underdoing itDisengage problem clients at a pace you’re comfortable withCreate packages while knowing how to navigate scope creepFocus on your client niche without feeling like you’re jumping off a ledgeBe in a community of like-minded CPAs on a similar journey to share best practices, have a sounding board, and get accountabilityMake more progress faster and with greater confidence and ease. Guaranteed to get you down to 40 hours. geraldinecarter.com/$9500

Learn more about PEAK FREEDOM I get an update from Brannon Poe, CPA, on the marketplace, what’s driving multiples, and how P/E is impacting the space. We also discuss strategies and considerations for selling to an internal staff member. …Hey CPA firm owner, glad you found the podcast. If you feel like you’ve become trapped by your own accounting firm, you’re fed up PiTB clients who get you their stuff late, don’t appreciate the value you provide, and complain to you when you don’t turn it around on a dime, I can help you stop the chaos and end the long hours, without losing revenue. If you like the podcast, join 4200+ other CPAs who get Vitamin G, my daily dose of single-tip business strategy delivered straight to their inbox: Subscribe here: geraldinecarter.com/subscribeReaders say they love it because they’re short and on point.…OTHER EPISODES WITH BRANNON POE162 - How to Sell a CPA Firm for Optimal Price with Brannon Poe199 - Selling Cloud-based vs Traditional CPA Firms with Brannon Poe246 - How to Improve Sale Multiples with Brannon PoeWant to get your life back while protecting your revenue?Here are a few ways I help overworked CPAs:STOP WORKING WEEKENDSA free five-day email course to teach you how to get your hours down without giving up revenue. https://geraldinecarter.com/stop-working-weekendsDOWN TO 40 HOURS – THE BOOKA Roadmap for CPAs to End Overworking Without Losing Revenuegeraldinecarter.com/book$9.99GET LOTS OF ANSWERS FASTFor the solo CPA with a bunch of rapid-fire questions they want answers to, like:How high can I go on prices without sending my clients running?What do you think of my niche?How do I upsell my legacy clients?What’s the script for talking to prospects about higher-level and Advisory services?What do I put in my tiered packages?Book a single strategy call with me, to get answers to questions like these and more. It’s covered by my 100% satisfaction guarantee. If at the end of the call, you don’t feel like it was worth it, just say the word and I‘ll refund your purchase in full. geraldinecarter.com/call$495DOWN TO 40 HOURS CPA MASTERMINDFor the overworked CPA at six figures of revenue who is ready to stop working weekends and wants to implement overdue changes but has trouble doing it alone:Get guidance on increasing prices without overdoing it or underdoing itDisengage problem clients at a pace you’re comfortable withCreate packages while knowing how to navigate scope creepFocus on your client niche without feeling like you’re jumping off a ledgeBe in a community of like-minded CPAs on a similar journey to share best practices, have a sounding board, and get accountabilityMake more progress faster and with greater confidence and ease. Guaranteed to get you down to 40 hours. geraldinecarter.com/$9500

Learn more about PEAK FREEDOM What’s most important to focus on – and where do you not need to focus – in order to make the most progress toward your goals in your accounting practice?I see nine common characteristics among the accountants who’ve made the most progress. Know what they are so you can use your time wisely and not get pulled away by tempting, shiny objects. …Hey CPA firm owner, glad you found the podcast. If you feel like you’ve become trapped by your own accounting firm, you’re fed up PiTB clients who get you their stuff late, don’t appreciate the value you provide, and complain to you when you don’t turn it around on a dime, I can help you stop the chaos and end the long hours, without losing revenue. If you like the podcast, join 4200+ other CPAs who get Vitamin G, my daily dose of single-tip business strategy delivered straight to their inbox: Subscribe here: geraldinecarter.com/subscribeReaders say they love it because they’re short and on point.…Check out my “greatest hits” episodes:Effortless Value #201Pricing for Improved Profitability #21112 Reasons to Niche #221Killer Niches for CPAs with Tom Wheelright #178Digital Products, Courses, and 90% Margins with The Real Estate CPA, Brandon Hall #179Get More from Technology with Joe Woodard #244Want to get your life back while protecting your revenue?Here are a few ways I help overworked CPAs:GO DOWN TO 40 HOURS THE EMAIL COURSEStop Working Weekends will teach you how to get your hours down without giving up revenue. geraldinecarter.com/stop-working-weekendsFreeTHE BOOKA Roadmap for CPAs to End Overworking Without Losing Revenuegeraldinecarter.com/book$9.99THE VIDEO COURSEGet access to 16 video lessons, bonus training, template letters, website teardowns, and more. Plus, a $1000 credit toward my DT40H Mastermind and a money-back guarantee.geraldinecarter.com/down-to-40-hours-video-course$997A 1:1 CONSULTATIONDo you have a burning question about the material in Down to 40 Hours? Book a one-on-one call with me to get guidance on implementing the material in your specific situation.geraldinecarter.com/coaching-options/$1295CPA MASTERMINDFor the overworked CPA at six figures of revenue who is ready to stop working weekends and wants to implement overdue changes but has trouble doing it alone:Get guidance on increasing prices without overdoing it or underdoing itDisengage problem clients at a pace you’re comfortable withCreate packages while knowing how to navigate scope creepFocus on your client niche without feeling like you’re jumping off a ledgeBe in a community of like-minded CPAs on a similar journey to share best practices, have a sounding board, and get accountabilityMake more progress faster and with greater confidence and ease. Guaranteed to get you down to 40 hours. geraldinecarter.com/$9500

Discover a specialized program for CPAs aiming to work fewer hours while maintaining income. The discussion dives into achieving a healthy work-life balance with resources and community support. Hear success stories from peers who embraced a reduced schedule. Explore how to fix pricing issues, identify your niche, and streamline client engagements to boost productivity. Join a transformative network that promises to enhance both your revenue and your quality of life!

Learn more about PEAK FREEDOM Many CPAs see the value in niching but find it difficult to get started. Sheila Hansen, CPA went from having a wide variety of clients to having a clear, narrow niche with clients whose challenges are consistent. Doing so has helped her standardize and systematize, save time, and increase prices by a factor of five. …Connect with Sheila:Website: https://www.hansenllc.net/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheila-hansen-cpa/Podcast: https://www.hansenllc.net/profitable-women-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheila.hansen.cpa/…Hey CPA firm owner, glad you found the podcast. If you feel like you’ve become trapped by your own accounting firm, you’re fed up PiTB clients who get you their stuff late, don’t appreciate the value you provide, and complain to you when you don’t turn it around on a dime, I can help you stop the chaos and end the long hours, without losing revenue. If you like the podcast, join 4200+ other CPAs who get Vitamin G, my daily dose of single-tip business strategy delivered straight to their inbox: Subscribe here: geraldinecarter.com/subscribeReaders say they love it because they’re short and on point.Want to get your life back while protecting your revenue?Here are a few ways I help overworked CPAs:GO DOWN TO 40 HOURS THE EMAIL COURSEStop Working Weekends will teach you how to get your hours down without giving up revenue. geraldinecarter.com/stop-working-weekendsFreeTHE BOOKA Roadmap for CPAs to End Overworking Without Losing Revenuegeraldinecarter.com/book$9.99THE VIDEO COURSEGet access to 16 video lessons, bonus training, template letters, website teardowns, and more. Plus, a $1000 credit toward my DT40H Mastermind and a money-back guarantee.geraldinecarter.com/down-to-40-hours-video-course$997A 1:1 CONSULTATIONDo you have a burning question about the material in Down to 40 Hours? Book a one-on-one call with me to get guidance on implementing the material in your specific situation.geraldinecarter.com/coaching-options/$1295CPA MASTERMINDFor the overworked CPA at six figures of revenue who is ready to stop working weekends and wants to implement overdue changes but has trouble doing it alone:Get guidance on increasing prices without overdoing it or underdoing itDisengage problem clients at a pace you’re comfortable withCreate packages while knowing how to navigate scope creepFocus on your client niche without feeling like you’re jumping off a ledgeBe in a community of like-minded CPAs on a similar journey to share best practices, have a sounding board, and get accountabilityMake more progress faster and with greater confidence and ease. Guaranteed to get you down to 40 hours. geraldinecarter.com/$9500…17 MORE EPISODES ON NICHING (!!)287 How CPAs Can Decide Their Niche When They Can’t Decide285 The Niche River of Fear270 How long does it take for a CPA to niche?269 Four Niche Sirens for CPAs to Avoid268 How to Start Niching When Your Clients are All Over the Map263 Navigating Pricing and Niche Challenges with Jackie Meyer, CPA260 The Value of Niching245 Niching into Female-Owned Law Firms with Julie Powell, CPA239 Finding Your Niche with Matt Chiappetta, CPA221 12 Reasons to Niche Your Accounting Practice212 Hold My Beer and Watch Me Niche, with Josh Lance, CPA208 Minting New Niches for CPAs: Inside the CHIPS and IRA Bills203 Killer Niche: Farm + Ag CPA with Catherine Ozment198 Killer Intel for CPAs on the Real Estate Investor Niche with Tom Wheelwright195 How to Position Your CPA Firm to Stop Getting Overlooked in the Marketplace178 Killer Niches for CPAs with Tom Wheelwright174 More Confidence, Time, & Wealth When You Niche with SaraEllen Hutchison

Learn more about PEAK FREEDOM I used to think I needed more time. If I just had more time, I could solve so many more problems. But thinking that way never solved enough problems to give me more time. Instead, I maintained a status quo of “never having enough time.”You might want more time. More free time. For your health. For your family. To travel. You might think you need more time. But “more time” isn’t the solution to the “not-enough-time” problem. If what you want is more time, the answer lies in changing what you think.Changing what you think in order to get what you want might be the simplest but hardest thing you can do. I hope you’ll accept the challenge. :) …Hey CPA firm owner, glad you found the podcast. If you feel like you’ve become trapped by your own accounting firm, you’re fed up PiTB clients who get you their stuff late, don’t appreciate the value you provide, and complain to you when you don’t turn it around on a dime, I can help you stop the chaos and end the long hours, without losing revenue. If you like the podcast, join 4200+ other CPAs who get Vitamin G, my daily dose of single-tip business strategy delivered straight to their inbox: Subscribe here: geraldinecarter.com/subscribeReaders say they love it because they’re short and on point.…Check out my “greatest hits” episodes:Effortless Value #201Pricing for Improved Profitability #21112 Reasons to Niche #221Killer Niches for CPAs with Tom Wheelright #178Digital Products, Courses, and 90% Margins with The Real Estate CPA, Brandon Hall #179Get More from Technology with Joe Woodard #244Want to get your life back while protecting your revenue?Here are a few ways I help overworked CPAs:GO DOWN TO 40 HOURS THE EMAIL COURSEStop Working Weekends will teach you how to get your hours down without giving up revenue. geraldinecarter.com/stop-working-weekendsFreeTHE BOOKA Roadmap for CPAs to End Overworking Without Losing Revenuegeraldinecarter.com/book$9.99THE VIDEO COURSEGet access to 16 video lessons, bonus training, template letters, website teardowns, and more. Plus, a $1000 credit toward my DT40H Mastermind and a money-back guarantee.geraldinecarter.com/down-to-40-hours-video-course$997A 1:1 CONSULTATIONDo you have a burning question about the material in Down to 40 Hours? Book a one-on-one call with me to get guidance on implementing the material in your specific situation.geraldinecarter.com/coaching-options/$1295CPA MASTERMINDFor the overworked CPA at six figures of revenue who is ready to stop working weekends and wants to implement overdue changes but has trouble doing it alone:Get guidance on increasing prices without overdoing it or underdoing itDisengage problem clients at a pace you’re comfortable withCreate packages while knowing how to navigate scope creepFocus on your client niche without feeling like you’re jumping off a ledgeBe in a community of like-minded CPAs on a similar journey to share best practices, have a sounding board, and get accountabilityMake more progress faster and with greater confidence and ease. Guaranteed to get you down to 40 hours. geraldinecarter.com/$9500

Learn more about PEAK FREEDOM If you think working only 15 hours per week, taking home almost $200K in Total Owner Benefit, and living stress-free while enjoying your business seems:InsaneImpossibleThe Promised Land Check out Erica Goode, CPA’s playbook for getting it done. …Hey CPA firm owner, glad you found the podcast. If you feel like you’ve become trapped by your own accounting firm, you’re fed up PiTB clients who get you their stuff late, don’t appreciate the value you provide, and complain to you when you don’t turn it around on a dime, I can help you stop the chaos and end the long hours, without losing revenue. If you like the podcast, join 4200+ other CPAs who get Vitamin G, my daily dose of single-tip business strategy delivered straight to their inbox: Subscribe here: geraldinecarter.com/subscribeReaders say they love it because they’re short and on point.…If you like the idea of working less, you might enjoy these episodes:Freedom to Choose Not to Double Revenue with Prithi Daswani, CPAWhen you need to explore, with Rebecca Driscoll, CPA15 Hour Weeks, $200K, 70%+ Margins, with Erica Goode, CPA130% Revenue Increase While Working Less with Paige GottHow to Build $250K in CPA Advisory Services in 4 Months, with Prithi Daswani, CPAFrom Scratch to 6 Figures in 9 Months with Shaan Afridi, CPAWant to get your life back while protecting your revenue?Here are a few ways I help overworked CPAs:STOP WORKING WEEKENDSA free five-day email course to teach you how to get your hours down without giving up revenue. https://geraldinecarter.com/stop-working-weekendsGET LOTS OF ANSWERS FASTFor the solo CPA with a bunch of rapid-fire questions they want answers to, like:How high can I go on prices without sending my clients running?What do you think of my niche?How do I upsell my legacy clients?What’s the script for talking to prospects about higher-level and Advisory services?What do I put in my tiered packages?Book a single strategy call with me, to get answers to questions like these and more. It’s covered by my 100% satisfaction guarantee. If at the end of the call, you don’t feel like it was worth it, just say the word and I‘ll refund your purchase in full. geraldinecarter.com/call$495DOWN TO 40 HOURS CPA MASTERMINDFor the overworked CPA at six figures of revenue who is ready to stop working weekends and wants to implement overdue changes but has trouble doing it alone:Get guidance on increasing prices without overdoing it or underdoing itDisengage problem clients at a pace you’re comfortable withCreate packages while knowing how to navigate scope creepFocus on your client niche without feeling like you’re jumping off a ledgeBe in a community of like-minded CPAs on a similar journey to share best practices, have a sounding board, and get accountabilityMake more progress faster and with greater confidence and ease. Guaranteed to get you down to 40 hours. geraldinecarter.com/$9500…Connect with Erica Goode, CPAWebsite: https://www.ericagoode.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-goode-cpa-00205616/

Learn more about PEAK FREEDOM Accountants run into many hiring and staffing-related challenges. You want to know:Which role to fill nextWhere to find talentIf it’s time to go offshoreHow to hire well the first time. Because there are so many questions related to hiring and staffing, I am doing a series of podcast episodes to get insight into the problems and solutions related to staff and hiring challenges. Making hiring mistakes is expensive—in terms of money, time, and emotional investment. Making a great hire can really pay off. I want to help you hire as well as you can. This interview is the fourth in the series, and we are talking about how to be successful when going offshore. My guest is Nick Sinclair, founder and CEO of TOA Global, TOA is the global leader in talent solutions for the accounting industry. They supply 3500+ great offshore people to over 1000 firms in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.…Hey CPA firm owner, glad you found the podcast. If you feel like you’ve become trapped by your own accounting firm, you’re fed up PiTB clients who get you their stuff late, don’t appreciate the value you provide, and complain to you when you don’t turn it around on a dime, I can help you stop the chaos and end the long hours, without losing revenue. If you like the podcast, join 4200+ other CPAs who get Vitamin G, my daily dose of single-tip business strategy delivered straight to their inbox: Subscribe here: geraldinecarter.com/subscribeReaders say they love it because they’re short and on point.Want to get your life back while protecting your revenue?Here are a few ways I help overworked CPAs:STOP WORKING WEEKENDSA free five-day email course to teach you how to get your hours down without giving up revenue. https://geraldinecarter.com/stop-working-weekendsGET LOTS OF ANSWERS FASTFor the solo CPA with a bunch of rapid-fire questions they want answers to, like:How high can I go on prices without sending my clients running?What do you think of my niche?How do I upsell my legacy clients?What’s the script for talking to prospects about higher-level and Advisory services?What do I put in my tiered packages?Book a single strategy call with me, to get answers to questions like these and more. It’s covered by my 100% satisfaction guarantee. If at the end of the call, you don’t feel like it was worth it, just say the word and I‘ll refund your purchase in full. geraldinecarter.com/call$495DOWN TO 40 HOURS CPA MASTERMINDFor the overworked CPA at six figures of revenue who is ready to stop working weekends and wants to implement overdue changes but has trouble doing it alone:Get guidance on increasing prices without overdoing it or underdoing itDisengage problem clients at a pace you’re comfortable withCreate packages while knowing how to navigate scope creepFocus on your client niche without feeling like you’re jumping off a ledgeBe in a community of like-minded CPAs on a similar journey to share best practices, have a sounding board, and get accountabilityMake more progress faster and with greater confidence and ease. Guaranteed to get you down to 40 hours. geraldinecarter.com/$7500