Future Firm Accounting Podcast: Recent Episodes
Ryan Lazanis
The discovery call is where margins get set and clients get qualified — and some common patterns tend to undermine both more than people realize.
Worried AI is going to take your clients? It might be worth asking which ones — and being honest about what that answer actually looks like.
Accommodating every type of client might sound like good business — but it's nearly impossible to pull off and could be hurting your growth.
What does MrBeast's early growth habit have to do with running an accounting firm? More than you might expect — and it's simpler than it sounds.
When a firm owner has all the right pieces in place and is still struggling badly, the real problem is rarely where you'd expect to find it.
AI is splitting firms onto two very different paths right now, and the outcome really isn't the same for both of them, not even close.
When things feel stuck, the instinct is almost always to reach for a new tool or process. I think that's the wrong move to make first.
Prices on your website, or not? I don't think it's a simple yes or no, and the wrong answer might be repelling good clients.
There's a version of my first firm's story that looks clean from the outside, almost like a straight line to exit. It really wasn't.
A lot of firm owners think offshoring is primarily about cutting costs. I think that's the wrong lens entirely, and it might cost you.
This year's pricing benchmark report is out, and there's a gap in it I think matters more than the numbers themselves. I share what I found in this episode.
For more, join me and Dawn Brolin live on July 23rd: https://www.ignitionapp.com/webinars/are-you-charging-what-youre-worth
AI can already do a lot of what accountants get paid for. So what actually makes someone hard to replace in a firm like yours?
Ever wonder why some firm owners seem to have it so much easier than everyone else? I've got a theory, and it's not quite what you'd guess.
AI and automation have taken over every conversation in accounting — but the core business model problems holding firms back haven't moved.
Sometimes the most expensive decision you can make is the one that looks like a saving — and here's how to tell the difference before you act.
Reviewing a real firm's packages is often more useful than any abstract lesson — here's what this one gets right and what I'd change about it.
The most useful shift in how you run your firm might not be about how to solve operational problems — it's about who should solve them instead.
Could your own systems be holding your team back? One coaching client's "processes on processes" might sound more familiar than expected.
AI has been the dominant tech conversation for years — and the version that's already here in 2026 could be the most convincing distraction yet.
Automating a broken process doesn't fix it — it makes it faster to stay ineffective. Here's the question that should come before anything else.
When I work with firm owners, pricing is almost always the first thing we dig into — and what I teach came directly from running my old firm.
The hire that makes you uncomfortable might be the one that finally gets you out of the bottleneck. Here's the case for going senior early.
The gig economy just got flipped — AI is now the employer. Here's what that means for accounting firms and the work worth building around.
My five-year-old asked me to explain what I do — and trying to answer reminded me of something many firm owners have quietly lost sight of.
Fixing your prices or systems won't help much if the thinking underneath them hasn't changed. Here's what actually needs to shift first here.
AI tools of today are viewed as something to help you think faster. The next phase is AI that actually does things for you — and it's already here for firm owners to explore.
Are you selling your process or selling the outcome? The difference could be affecting the clients you attract and what you're able to charge.
June is one of the most important months for accounting firms — and one of the most wasted. Here's how to actually make the most of it.
Episode resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L3v1Xg0qiBhDQKroi5Qf73hWUvG4yOA0RQvbxOBizc0/edit?usp=sharing — Many firm owners say they want to delegate, but haven't defined what ownership actually looks like for each person on their team. I share the exact framework we used at Future Firm — including why I needed it applied to myself first — and how it could help reduce the constant escalations you might be dealing with right now.
If your team keeps coming to you for direction on things that should be obvious, vision might be what's actually missing. Here's why it matters.
Pricing isn't just a number—it's a signal. Here's what your price might be telling prospects about your firm before the conversation even starts.
Pouring more leads into a leaky funnel just makes things worse. Here's what to fix first before bolstering your marketing activities.
Stuck, overworked, and can't afford the hire that would fix it? There might be a path forward that doesn't require perfect margins first.
Digital marketing is harder than ever in 2026—but that doesn't mean it's not worth it. Here's what winning at it actually tends to require.
There are four things quietly eating your time as a firm owner. Getting out of them could change how fast—and how freely—your firm grows.
Price objections can feel personal, but they often point to something fixable. Here's what might actually be going on in those conversations.
A lot of firm owners are unknowingly the biggest bottleneck in their own business. Here's what that tends to look like—and what to do about it.
Many introverted firm owners assume sales just isn't for them. This episode—and the Profitable Packages Workshop—might change that: futurefirm.co
AI agents could meaningfully change what your firm is capable of. Learn more here: https://futurefirm.co/ai-agents-in-accounting/
The first thing a prospect sees from your firm could shape whether they stick around. Here's how to make it work in your favor.
The higher you get in your firm, the less honest feedback you tend to get. That gap can be costly — and it's more fixable than you might think.
A poll of 150 firm owners revealed a clear gap between fully cloud, partially cloud, and not cloud firms — in hours worked and profit margins.
A pricing formula can tell you what a service costs to deliver. What it can't tell you is what a client is actually willing to pay.
Bold marketing can work — but not all of it earns attention the right way. There's a version of standing out that could actually be costing you trust.
Speed and quality don't have to be mutually exclusive when hiring. The right approach can make a real difference in how this plays out.
Your marketing might be accurate — but is it effective? Many firm owners are stuck at level one without knowing it.
A 40% profit margin might look great on paper. But depending on what it's costing you to generate it, the reality could be very different.
What happens when a client finds AI more helpful than the advisor they're paying? I recently found out firsthand — and it wasn't a good sign.
Does your marketing actually sound like you — or could it have been written by anyone? It might be worth taking an honest look.
Have you had an honest conversation with your team about AI yet? It might be more overdue than you think.
Your firm already does something clients would pay more for. They just don't know it yet.
Feeling stuck as the bottleneck in your firm? There are usually three things behind it, and all of them are fixable.
There are still firms that haven't touched AI. If that's you, these two tools are a simple way to get going.
Charging more is something a lot of firm owners avoid. But there's a way to approach it that makes the conversation easier than you'd expect.
When revenue gets tight, going on offense with some simple marketing tends to beat pulling back. You might not have tried these tactics yet.
Every software tool looks great in a demo. There's a simple way to narrow down what really matters before you start shopping, and it could save you a lot of time.
Not every firm owner wants to grow. But if you've been on the fence about it, this one might help you think it through.
Discounting feels like a smart way to grow. But there's a cost that many firm owners don't see until it's too late.
You can't optimize everything all the time. Here's why leaving room for joy might be what your firm actually needs.
I've argued against the billable hour for years. But AI might be changing the math on what clients actually value most.
What's really happening when you delay addressing performance issues on your team? The answer isn't just about one person.
Busy season doesn't have to mean putting growth on hold. Here's how to generate business using forms you're already sending out.
Job postings that only list tasks tend to attract mediocre candidates. A-players are usually looking for something more.
Getting pushback when you try to implement something new? One shift in how you communicate could change everything.
Can't find the right hire? You might be asking one person to do too much. Here's a better approach.
What happens when something in your business isn't working? I made a hard call last year—here's what it taught me.
Accountability starts with clarity. Three components that get you 80% there without the heavy documentation lift.
A lot of firm owners stress over things that don't matter long-term. These mindset shifts help you zoom out and breathe.
Skills can be taught. Attitudes can't. Here's how hiring for the right attitudes dropped my churn dramatically.
Every new AI tool feels urgent. FOMO makes you reactive. Here's the framework to stay focused and build something real.
Offshoring isn't just about cutting costs. Here are five tips for building a quality offshore team that actually delivers.
Everything I thought only I could do, someone else handled in eight months. Here's the delegation system that freed me completely.
I built two profitable businesses by ignoring most metrics everyone else tracks. Here's what I focused on instead.
Best revenue year yet, but hardest year of my life. Here's my honest look back at 2025 and what I learned.
Most of my team is in the Philippines—one of the best decisions I've made. Here's why it works and how to do it right.
Many firm owners work more but aren't happier. This planning exercise helps you figure out what you want from 2026—and how to get it.
Why does your team come to you for every decision? It's not a people problem—it's a clarity problem. Here's how to solve it.
Not everything in business should scale. I share what happened when my former junior kept a tradition I started—and what it taught me about legacy.
Disconnecting during the holidays makes your firm stronger, not weaker. Discover five ways on how you can help yourself and your team by doing less.
There's a fork in the road every mid-6-figure firm faces. One path leads to growth, the other keeps you grinding for years.
One invisible habit is quietly destroying your confidence as a firm owner. Learn how to protect your progress and stay focused on what actually matters.
A 14-second silence during a coaching call revealed something unexpected about the future of accounting. Here's what happened next.
The busiest firm owners are stuck to their clients. Discover six strategies to break free and build a firm that runs without you.
Burnout doesn’t always come from workload—it often comes from what you don’t do. Discover a simple practice that helps firm owners stay energized.
Budget wins can become talent losses. Learn a smarter way to view compensation that stabilizes your team over time.
The path out of busy season chaos is short and direct. Two choices can reshape your calendar and your cash flow.
AI gets you to “good enough.” The edge that earns trust comes from something you might have overlooked.
I used to walk past a storefront screaming “$54 tax returns.” Here’s why that price hurts profits—and who it attracts.
My hiring was broken—and painful. Here’s the mindset shift that turned our job post into a magnet for A-players—no recruiters required.
Same revenue, different life: EHR tells the truth. See why RPE needs context—and what to fix first.
Want to charge more without doing more? This episode breaks down how better packaging and framing can transform your firm’s pricing.
Too many tools, too little progress. Find out which three app types deliver real results for modern accounting firms.
A CPA turned missed tax payments into an automated system—and a startup. Learn how client-first innovation and AI can transform your firm.
Still chasing clients for info? Discover why it happens and how to simplify your process so clients respond faster and happier.
Think your workflow’s the problem? It’s not. This episode exposes the three hidden leaks draining your firm’s time, profit, and sanity.
Your conversion rate might look great—but it could be killing your profits. This episode reveals the million-dollar mistake many firms make.
Most firm owners think they know the cure for burnout—but the data tells a very different story. Find out what actually works.
What if every problem in your firm traced back to you? Accountability is the key to stronger leadership and lasting growth.
Our industry is addicted to shiny new things. But it’s the overlooked fundamentals that actually drive lasting success.
Infomercials may be cheesy, but their formula sells. Here’s how to use the same psychology in your firm’s sales.
Check out my pricing insights from the 2025 Benchmark Report I co-created with Ignition → https://www.ignitionapp.com/us/2025-accounting-tax-pricing-benchmark
Discover what’s possible when your positioning and sales process click. Learn why some firms charge more—and still win.
Clients just want help when they need it. So why do so many firms fall short? The reason is simple—yet too often ignored.
From completely overwhelmed to 2x revenue in 5 months. Learn how one CPA built a firm that could run without him when life happened.
Many firm owners are introverts—and that’s a strength. Learn how introversion can power growth and success in your accounting firm.
I’m sharing a story I’ve never told before—my most humiliating career moment. Painful then, but it became the turning point for everything.
Learn how clients are choosing you. Understand their comparisons with other accounting firms and what drives their decisions.
I made a big business mistake and only realized it two years later. Here’s what happened—and how you can avoid doing the same.
Most firm owners struggle with delegation. I did too. My 4-step FIRM Delegation System will help you delegate better and grow faster.
Many firm owners see AI as the answer to every problem. Here’s why, despite the hype, it may be making our work harder, not easier.
We all hit walls in business. Check out my story on how I was able to overcome it and what you can do to avoid hitting the wall.
Trying to perfect your firm’s processes? It might be holding you back. Here’s what to watch out for and what to do instead.
Too many firm owners are feeling burned out. Let’s explore why this happens and how to maintain balance while growing your firm.
Your clients can be upset or disappointed. Learn 3 strategies to rebuild trust, resolve issues, and turn dissatisfaction into satisfaction.
Firm owners track tons of metrics—but one matters more than all the rest. Find out the key stat every firm owner should focus on.
AI is moving fast, and many fear the future. Here’s my take on what might actually change in your firm as adoption and maturity grow.
This is part two of our podcast on the Top 50 Modern Firms—digging into what sets them apart and what you can take away for your own firm.
We recently finished working on a major resource: the Top 50 Modern Firms. Find out how we selected them (No, it’s not just about revenue).
Discover the key difference between managing and truly leading a team — and why being a good boss doesn’t always mean you’re a great leader.
Stepping away from your business isn’t easy. Discover why having the right team in place makes all the difference.
SEO helped me grow two 7-figure businesses. With AI changing how people search, here’s my take on whether it still works today.
In today’s AI-heavy world, authenticity is the new currency in content marketing. Discover how being real builds trust and audience.
Predictability is key if you want to systematize your firm. Here are a few practical tips I used back when I was running mine.
I’ve seen many firms use selling points that not only fall flat—but can actually push potential clients away. Here’s what to avoid.
I use AI for problem solving and replicating my expertise so my members could pick my brain 24/7. Here are my 4 favorite AI apps right now.
More tech won’t fix your capacity crunch if you’re maxed out. This episode breaks down a smarter way to tackle overcapacity head-on.
Virtual networking can boost your firm’s visibility if done right. Here’s how to make it work without spending a fortune or too much time.
In episode 200 I review a major theme of importance for those running firms: you are the boss and you are the one in control of your own destiny.
Avoid missed work and unhappy clients with a client overview template. Discover how this can help you systematize your firm.
My favorite way to standardize services and make scaling easier is 3-tiered pricing. Here's what to include in each tier.
At a recent accounting conference, the loudest cheers were for a small software update. In this episode, I explain why that might be a problem.
Find out how clear job descriptions build accountability, make delegation easier, and free up your time to focus on scaling your firm.
Most firms take a passive approach to referrals, but a proactive strategy can bring in high-quality clients — if done the right way.
There's always room to improve your client experience. In this episode, I share how this question by Jeff Bezos can help your firm.
Are you considering content marketing to help get more clients for your firm? Hear about my experiences and insights to help you decide.
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Private equity is targeting the accounting industry. In this episode, I dive into the reasons why and what it means for your firm.
Every firm will have unhappy clients. Discover quick and effective ways to turn situations around and keep clients happy.
Discover how I built my Xen Accounting team — who I hired first, why I chose them, and how my team evolved before I sold my firm.
Learn how to delegate the right way so you can hand off tasks you don’t enjoy, free up your time, and focus on what matters most.
Bench, a leading bookkeeping firm, abruptly shut down recently. Here are my insights on this news and what this means for your business.
To succeed in business, you’ll need strong sales, marketing, and more. However, there's one quality that could make all the difference.
What trait sets successful firm owners apart? In this episode, I share the key quality for achieving your ideal work-life balance.
Offshoring virtual assistants came with challenges. Learn how I tackled them and found success, even with no prior experience!
Many firm owners struggle with raising prices for underpaying clients. Discover the challenges involved and how to overcome them.
Burnout is a common challenge for firm owners. Discover my insights on burnout, plus practical tips to prevent and overcome it.
Make tax season marketing manageable with these 4 easy tactics. Keep your campaigns effective without overloading your schedule.
Many firms struggle with document collection during tax season. In this episode, I share why it's an issue and how I recommend handling it.
Tax season often leads to overtime, but it doesn’t have to. Start with these simple strategies to enjoy a smoother tax season this year.
I'm a big believer in 3-tiered pricing. Here’s what makes the best packages stand out and why they can help you close more deals.
Are you struggling to add advisory services without taking on all the work yourself? Learn how to delegate and make advisory work scalable.
Running a firm can be stressful. Discover the top 8 stress-reducing tips that I used when I ran my firm and now in my current business.
Advisory services give clients peace-of-mind, but they're often delivered ad hoc. Here's how to offer advisory services on a recurring basis.
There's one skill they don't teach you in school that can have a huge impact on your business. Find out how to harness it in this episode.
I sold my firm 5 years after starting it. Discover the 6 reasons why buyers were interested, and get tips that could help you sell your firm.
Employee turnover is often caused by hiring people with the wrong traits. Discover the 3 traits I require in every team member we hire.
Running a firm can be complex. But many firm owners overcomplicate it. Discover the only 4 things you truly need to have a great firm.
Don't take cybersecurity for granted. Learn 10 steps we're using to protect ourselves and how they can help safeguard your business too.
Discover the 4 biggest marketing wins that generated leads and new business for my firm, so you can apply the lessons to your own business.
Learn from my marketing missteps at Xen Accounting. In this episode, I share my biggest failures to help you save time, money, and effort.
Niching is a powerful tool to cut through the noise. But should your firm do it? And if so, how? Listen to this episode to find out.
Do you know what actually impacts your firm’s value? Discover the 5 key factors buyers consider when determining your firm's worth.
I’ve built remote teams for over a decade. If you want to hire offshore team members, make sure you avoid these 7 big misconceptions.
Discover a step-by-step process to rank your clients and eliminate your worst ones, so you can cut workload and boost profitability.
Leveraging partnerships can grow your business fast if done right. Follow these steps to improve your chances of landing more partnerships.
Your clients aren't interested in your processes or tasks. Discover what they truly want and how you can better satisfy their needs.
If your goal is to systematize your firm, improving processes shouldn't be your top priority. Find out why in this episode.
In business, we often lose sight of what’s truly important. This episode serves as a reminder to re-center and focus on what matters most.
Effective marketing doesn’t always have to be complex. Discover a simple yet effective strategy overlooked by most firms.
I'm a strong advocate of remote work but in-person shouldn't be overlooked. Find out the benefits and drawbacks of each approach.
Most firms struggle to show how they can save clients time. In this episode, I'll share how to market & sell this benefit effectively.
Discover the drawbacks of pricing high. Learn to balance profitability with manageable work hours and scale your services effectively.
Implementing cybersecurity measures to safeguard your firm should be a priority. Discover in this episode why it's very important.
To market to existing clients, you can use various strategies like newsletters, guides, etc. Learn which tactic is better than them all.
Marketing is the practice that most firms use to attract new clients. But, do you really need it? Find out in this episode.
Perfectionism is a common pitfall for accountants, but it stunts business growth. In this episode, I'll share practical tips to overcome it.
Many firm owners work too much without a break. In this episode, I'll share a system to boost your profits while cutting your work hours.
Discovery calls are set up with potential clients to assess and secure new business. Learn what you need to focus on to be more successful.
A lot of firms struggle with their marketing. In this episode, I shared a marketing strategy that might be inefficient but works.
When I was running Xen Accounting, I also had my fair share of mistakes. Check out these mistakes and what should I have done instead.
Explore common client frustrations with accounting firms and learn how to avoid them. Get actionable advice in this episode.
Designing an effective sales process can be tough. In this episode, I'll explain what my sales process looked like and why I made it that way.
Level up your firm's customer experience with these three effective methods to gather and understand client feedback.
Unlocking systematization in your firm can help you scale your business much more easily. In this episode, we’re going to be talking about productized services, what they are, why your firm should be using them, and how to get started.
Getting traction in your business is very important. Discover the ways you can improve yours to be on a closer path to success.
It's important to know what your competitors are up to. But let's discuss why you should focus on your own personal growth instead.
Ego can lead many firm owners away from their ultimate objectives. Check out how I was able to manage my ego and why you should too.
One of the struggles for most firm owners is the effective delegation of tasks. Learn how to delegate and experience more workload reduction.
Learn my journey of implementing a system in my business that shifted me to a much more relaxed and stress-free mindset.
Clients care about 4 things, and it's important to know them. By doing so, you'll have more success in price increases and much more.
Working with ideal clients makes your business fun and easier to manage. Learn the reasons why it's important and how to identify them.
How others perceive you and your firm can be impacted by your choice of words. Discover which words you should and shouldn't use.
Streamlining your operations can improve your firm's scalability. Check out my 5-step process to enhance your workflows.
Using various marketing tactics and resources sometimes won't guarantee results. As such, you need to consider this strategy.
Innovating your firm is one of the most effective ways of improving your operations. Find out my recommendation on how you should do it.
Most firm owners are not particular about the greater reason for their business. Find out why having a purpose is incredibly important.
One of the most challenging aspects of running your firm is raising prices for your long-time and loyal clients. In this episode, I shared the reasons why it's reasonable to offer updated pricing and ways on how you should do it.
Running a firm without the burden of timesheets can be challenging. In this episode, I shared actionable strategies to streamline your accounting firm for greater efficiency without relying on timesheets.
Check out these innovative ideas regarding customer experience improvements. I also shared a bit of backstory about my personal experience.
There's no such thing as a one-size-fits-all when it comes to marketing. That being said, this "strategy" is as close as you'll ever get.
Maximize efficiency by recognizing and minimizing non-productive tasks. Explore the top 4 tasks to enhance productivity.
Effectively managing emails can be a time-consuming task. Explore these tools that can aid in handling your inbox and enhance efficiency.
A good onboarding process can be a significant factor in retaining clients. Consider these 4 tactics to leave a lasting impression.
It's difficult to stand out as most firms offer the same thing. As such, check out these 9 strategies to differentiate your firm from others.
Discover how an online community can be a factor in securing more deals, improving client experience, and a differentiator for your firm.
Boundaries, if not established, can impact your operations and personal life. Learn how to implement them efficiently in this episode.
Sales can be tricky and difficult to grasp. Learn about why sales is critical to your firm and its role beyond client acquisition.
Your website should function as a lead-generating platform. If not, you need to check out my 11 tips to point you in the right direction.
Are you struggling to increase your tax prep prices? In this episode, I share 4 scalable features that you can include in your packages.
Offshoring is a proven solution to capacity issues. Discover my approach to how I am managing this practice with a team from around the world.
Automation and technology are essential but they won't solve all your issues. Find out what you need to focus more instead.
Learn to avoid out-of-scope work pitfalls, protect your resources, and maximize revenue opportunities with these tried and tested tips.
Discover the value of seamless client onboarding and learn the four steps to improve relationships and operational efficiency.
AI has been an integral part of my marketing strategy. Discover how I utilize ChatGPT and other tools and learn how you can do it too.
Discover expert tips to unlock freedom & flexibility in your firm. Embrace a dynamic approach for a future of endless possibilities.
Distractions hinder many firm owners' ability to make a decision on their projects. Learn about how you can stay focused on your goals.
Currently, Future Firm has over 700 members. Learn about the methodologies I applied that allowed me to create a scalable business model.
Know about the one marketing strategy you should implement in your firm. Discover the reasons why you need to have it and how.
Take one step closer to building your dream business and enjoying the lifestyle you want by prioritizing what the client wants before you.
Learn about the right questions you have to ask your applicants. By doing so, you'll be able to identify which ones are high-performers.
AI and the evolving role of human professionals has been a hot topic lately. Learn about what's really important despite the rise of AI apps.
Do you want to have more time for family and friends? Learn about how you can achieve a 30-hour workweek or less consistently.
Ensure you have this step included in your recruitment process, and you're one step closer to hiring the best candidates.
Discover the 3 marketing strategies your firm should avoid to save time and money. Let's make smarter choices for your business!
Achieve peace of mind with the one-word solution for smooth employee transitions and timely work delivery.
Maximize your firm's efficiency and productivity by utilizing the full capabilities of ChatGPT with these 9 strategies.
Struggling to price your services? Avoid the common mistake of underpricing & learn good pricing strategies to earn more while working less.
Struggling to price your services? Avoid the common mistake of underpricing & learn good pricing strategies to earn more while working less.
Attract clients and differentiate yourself by relabeling services. Learn how standardized packages can help you work less and earn more.
Learn these six mindset shifts to overcome stress and burnout during the busy season and boost your well-being.
Discover how to reduce client churn and increase referrals for the firm's growth with this 5-pronged approach,
Discover how to find the right coach to help you achieve your goals and avoid the costly mistakes that many business owners make.
Learn these first 2 steps on how to make the most of your time, so you can focus on the things that matter most in your firm.
Get ready to be informed and inspired on the innovative use of AI in accounting firm and today's modern business.
Take a look at these 6 tips to eliminate receiving client email from your inbox and removing yourself from the constant stream.
Find out how to grow your firm without getting burned out with this 7-step pathway of proven strategies and best practices.
Find out how to break through once you've reached the 7-figure mark. From marketing to scaling yourself and your team.
Find out how to have a scalable virtual CFO services with the right strategy, a solid plan, and the right tools.
Find out the power of differentiating your services and how it helps clients select an option they will benefit from the most.
Find out how to beat the busy season with effective strategies so you can save time without sacrificing your revenue.
Learn the unused strategy to stop chasing after clients and get important documents and information on time.
Find out the reasons why firms have trouble scaling their advisory services and how systematizing can help with your business's growth.
Want some inspiration to kickstart your marketing this year? Listen to this podcast to learn effective tactics that you can use today!
Learn the importance of selling peace of mind to your clients and set yourself apart from other accounting firms.
Here are 5 things that I wish I did differently as a first-time accounting firm owner so you can avoid the newbie mistakes that I did.
In this episode, I talked about how to avoid being overworked and becoming the bottleneck by hiring the most critical role that you should be hiring for: the Director of Operations.
Learn about the 5 most important skills to deliver effective virtual CFO services to help you exceed your client's expectations.
Listen to this podcast episode to get your team on track again and improve your firm's overall efficiency to deliver better results.
How should we approach price increases this year while inflation is hitting records around the world? Listen to our podcast to find out.
Are you having a hard time recruiting talent to join your firm? Listen to this podcast episode to know the top reason why this happens.
Listen to this episode if you want to learn about the essentials of how you can streamline your firm to grow and become more efficient.
You don't have to suffer through scope creep any longer. Listen to this podcast episode and find out my #1 strategy to combat it head on.
Struggling to find a "rockstar" talent to take your business to the next level? These nine strategies will surely help you hire the best!
Effectively and efficiently manage your time, stay on task and finish important tasks with a simple 6-step routine.
Discover the least scalable service offering and find out how you can avoid capacity issues if you're offering it in your firm.
Hiring a virtual assistant will save you time and money. In this episode, learn more about what they do and why it's worth the investment.
Find out how to virtually eliminate getting direct emails from clients so you can focus on things that matter.
Find out how to improve your firm’s customer experience by doing just one simple thing that practically no other firm does.
Find out why accountants have such a hard time setting their prices & what you need to understand about price before pricing high.
Trailblazing firms are launching a NoCode Development service line. Find out what it is and whether you should launch one yourself.
Automate your firm faster by hiring a Head of Technology. Hear why you need one, what they do and what skills they should have.
Find out how your firm can thrive in the world of automation by leveraging 4 great ways to stay ahead of the automation curve.
Quickly find out why content marketing is an amazing marketing strategy for accounting firms and how you can get started yourself.
Find out about the 9 biggest mistakes to avoid in your discovery calls to help increase your win rates and prices.
If you're questioning what services you should offer next in your firm, you'll want to hear my guiding principles.
In this 7-minute podcast episode, I discuss one process that you should nail down in your firm if you're looking to save time.
Finding and recruiting remains a top challenge amongst firm owners. Find out where and how you can land the very best team members for your firm.
Cut through the confusion of who you should be hiring next at your accounting firm by tuning in to this brief podcast episode.
Land new clients quickly with a tried, tested and true marketing strategy that I've successfully employed across 2 businesses.
Your firm can learn one valuable lesson from the venture-backed accounting firm models that are raising millions of dollars.
Learn how to set high prices in your accounting firm by following these 3 valuable lessons learned through years of trial and error.
Find out how you can use capacity planning reporting in your accounting firm to eliminate the chaos and avoid overwork.
See how limiting the amount of choice & options you provide to your clients can lead to a more systematized & scalable accounting firm.
I share my reasons for selling my online accounting firm and some tips about what you should do if you're considering selling your firm.
Find out the difference between growing an accounting firm and scaling an accounting firm. Plus, I share a tip on how to get started.
In this Future Firm Accounting Podcast episode, I discuss a major issue I see amongst a lot of firms implementing subscription pricing. Namely: Prices are way too low for what's being offered.
In this podcast episode, I discuss how I use the "Just Jump" business concept and how it's helped me launch and grow my last 2 businesses
Find out why many firm owners fall into a "professional services growth trap" and get 6 quick tips on how to avoid it.
Learn about my favorite 6 accounting communities to share best practices, learn new things & collaborate with like-minded professionals.
With many accountants faced with busy season and the constant grind of this time of year, it's important to look at what's going right inside of your business. In this episode, get a 5 minute dose of moral support to get you through the final days of hecticness.
With venture capital entering into the accounting space, see what it means for your accounting firm and its future.
Check out these 8 pricing strategies for accounting firms to help increase your prices and to secure more deals.
Non-cooperating clients in your accounting firm jam up your workflows and end up in wasted time. See how to deal with these kinds of clients.
Increase your accounting firm valuation by cluing into what buyers are looking for in a modern accounting firm today.
Online marketing is a hot topic in accounting firms. But before engaging in any marketing, there are 2 critical things to do first.
If you're looking to conduct a high quality accounting discovery call, make sure to avoid these 8 common mistakes.
In this episode, I discuss how your accounting firm can generate passive revenue and the types of models that are at the beginning of the trend curve.
Your sales process is responsible for landing high-quality clients at high prices. If you're looking to set up a sales process or optimize one for your firm, check out this podcast episode that discusses 4 different alternate sales processes for your firm.
Let's kick 2021 off right. Here's 1 process to improve in your firm heading into the new year.
I've learned some big lessons from coaching $1M accounting firms. The big one has to do on the topic of automation. Hear my thoughts.
Using data from the World Economic Forum's 2020 Future of Jobs report, I look into how accountants can remain relevant heading into 2025.
Most think that automation is the key to scale an accounting firm. In some cases though, it's not. How much automation does your firm need?
Learn how to keep clients in your firm and within your ecosystem with these 4 tips on how to create sticky client relationships.
If you run a firm, have you ever considered what enough growth is? What enough money is? What's enough for you to be happy?
We live in an increasingly distracting world. In this recent podcast episode, I share my top 5 techniques for how I stay focused & productive.
There's a new accounting marketing trend out right now and I'm not a huge fan. I state what it is, give my reasons why and what do look at instead.
The future of accounting advisory services may very well extend beyond the general ledger. I analyze this in my recent podcast episode.
If you're looking to set up a modern website for your accounting firm that converts web visitors into leads, check out my 5 tips on the subject.
Escape the hamster wheel of running your firm and design the firm you love by defining what your personal goals are.
When you charge a fixed subscription price for your services, how do you handle all those client questions throughout the year? Do you charge for them? Include then? Where do you draw the line? I'll discuss the options in this episode.
This episode gives you 6 free online marketing apps that are interrelated and I discuss how you can use them in your firm to drive business.
In this episode, I talk about an app that I recommend to automate the candidate screening process to help save you loads of time.
Looking for more control and automation around your firm's support function, especially when it comes to emails? Check out this episode on help desk software for your firm.
If you want to implement a new accounting workflow software in your firm, be sure to evaluate it based on 7 key categories.
When the world throw you a curveball, I always like to read to clear up any confusion that I may have. In this episode I run down my pick of the best books for accounting firms to read right now.
In this episode I lay out 3 CPA firm marketing strategies that I'm really liking right now given the times that we're in.
If you're still confused about how to arrive at a value price, check out how I do it in 4 quick steps.
If you're looking to boost revenues during the COVID-19 crisis, I have the perfect 3 accounting advisory services that you can offer your clients.
Uberized accounting platforms are hitting the market to help deliver on-demand accounting, tax & bookkeeping services to businesses wanting them. What does this mean for your firm and how can your firm benefit from gig economy accounting?
Firms are moving to a remote model due to COVID-19 and fast. Here are 4 ways to keep your culture together as you move to a remote setup.
Backed up in meetings all day long in your firm? Check this episode out to learn about 1 free tool that you can use to eliminate up to 50% of your meetings.
In this episode, I discuss one simple 3 step process that you can implement in your firm to help you beat the tax busy season this year.
Looking to drive leads to your firm through your blog? You'll need my 6 keys to blogging success for accountants. If you're interested in submitting questions to be answered on the podcast, head to www.futurefirm.co/podcast to sign up to my newsletter to get access to my personal email.
If you're curious about offering app advisory services, I sit down with the co-founder of App Advisory Plus and Xero platinum firm owner, Will Farnell to learn more. We chat about what these services are, how to scope them and why they're important.
Considering starting your own podcast at your firm? I interview Blake Oliver & David Leary of the Cloud Accounting Podcast to get their tips & tricks.
What does the Uber of the accounting world look like? Exactly like Taxfyle. I chat with the CEO of Taxfyle and their related product, Worklayer, to see how these tools are helping move accounting firms into the future by easing staffing and by adding instant capacity.
Indinero is an accounting tech startup that has raised $10M, has 300+ employees, develops their own proprietary software to deliver their accounting services. Plus, they are actively acquiring other forward-looking accounting firms. I chat with their CEO to talk about what makes Indinero different & some of the firms they're acquiring (plus valuations).
Wanna hear about the latest accounting trends in the profession? Sure you do! But which ones are real and which ones are fake? I chat with a leading cloud accounting pioneer, Paul Meissner of 5 Ways Group, winner of the 2019 Xero Cloud Champion of the Year award to find out!
Want to hear about how you can value price in your firm? Look no further than the master himself, Ron Baker. I was lucky enough to speak to Ron about the 8 steps to value pricing along with some cool tips & tricks to use in your own firm.
Each and every day we scan through 100, maybe even 1000's, of social media posts. It's to the point where if you're getting involved in social media marketing that it's almost impossible to cut through the noise.
If you're interested in social media for accountants and in using it in your firm, fear not. Katie Thomas, CPA has you covered.
She has almost 10,000 Instagram followers, a loyal Linkedin audience with super high engagement and a newly started Youtube channel. In this episode she shares her tips & tricks when it comes to social media for accountants and how accountants, bookkeepers & CPA's get up their game and get started.
Botkeeper is one of the hottest tech startups in the accounting space. They designed an artificial intelligence based bookkeeping platform paired with accountants to help automate the bookkeeping process for those looking to outsource their bookkeeping (firms & companies alike).
I was interested to learn more about exactly how Botkeeper works and how their service has been helping firms who want to scale their bookkeeping services, so I spoke to their CEO, Enrico Palmerino about it. What is Botkeeper? How does it work? What tips does Enrico have for firms before outsourcing and what's on the horizon for automated bookkeeping? Listen to find out.
ConnectCPA is a remote firm of 26 people that won the Xero Platinum Part of the Year award in North America in 2018. I was curious about how this firm made the transition towards being a distributed team. I had a chance to chat with Mike Pinkus & Lior Zehster, partners at the firm, about some of their tips for other firms other looking to make the transition to managing a remote accounting firm.
Freshbooks is the 2nd largest small business accounting software company in North America and I had a chance to chat with their CEO to talk about what's on the horizon for cloud accounting apps. Recently, Freshbooks received a major investment from JPMorgan Chase and I was curious about the implication on cloud accounting due to this deeper banking relationship, how it may affect your firms and how we might see cloud accounting evolve.
Welcome to episode 1 of the Future Firm Accounting Podcast! I'll be sitting down with thought leaders in the accounting space from around the world to hear their stories about innovation in order to help you and your firms see into the future and to help modernize your firms.
In this episode, I chat with Kenji Kuramoto and Matthew May, partners at one of the leading clouding firms in the US, Acuity, based out of Atlanta.
The firm was named one of the best firms to work for in 2019 and they have a team of over 80 people working fully remotely. Check out their story as to how they got there, how they manage their team and how they keep on innovating.
I sit down with Xero's Country Manager in Canada to learn about the future of cloud accounting in Canada and the trends that he's following that impact firms across the country.