330 episodes

Growing Your Firm is the top podcast for ambitious firm owners to find tips, tactics, and strategies on how to grow their firm (or practice).

In this podcast we'll be interviewing unique thought leaders in accounting, tax, and bookkeeping about topics including: practice management, marketing, social media, succession planning, partner relations, hiring, pricing, and much more.

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

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    • 4.8 • 69 Ratings

Growing Your Firm is the top podcast for ambitious firm owners to find tips, tactics, and strategies on how to grow their firm (or practice).

In this podcast we'll be interviewing unique thought leaders in accounting, tax, and bookkeeping about topics including: practice management, marketing, social media, succession planning, partner relations, hiring, pricing, and much more.

    Is AI Overhyped? Is CAS a Necessity? These Questions and More w/ Daniel Hood

    Is AI Overhyped? Is CAS a Necessity? These Questions and More w/ Daniel Hood

    On this episode of Growing Your Firm, host David Cristello interviews Daniel Hood, the editor-in-chief of Accounting Today. With over two decades of experience in the industry, Daniel shares insights into the evolving trends in accounting firms and the push for advisory services. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the future of accounting and the role of technology in shaping the industry.
    The listener will learn about the evolution of accounting firms, advisory services, trends in the accounting profession, and the impact of AI on the industry.

    • 41 min
    Working 2 Hours / Week, Running a $1.6M Firm, and Rapping with Scotty Scarano

    Working 2 Hours / Week, Running a $1.6M Firm, and Rapping with Scotty Scarano

    On this episode of Growing Your Firm, David Cristello interviews Scotty Scarano, the self-titled wrapping custodian at Accounting High. Scotty, who is also the founder of a $2 million accounting firm and serves on various tech company boards, shares insights on OKRs and his rap career. Tune in to learn more about Scotty's journey and his unique approach to the accounting industry.
    The listener will learn about Scotty Scarano, his journey from rap to running a profitable firm, growth strategies, challenges faced, importance of trust in a team, holding employees accountable, saying no to certain opportunities, staying on the same page with team members, mindset of business owners when selling a firm, incentivizing growth, performing rap at accounting conferences, and OKR.

    • 37 min
    Smarter Way to Hire, Output Thinking, and Removing Yourself w/ John Seiffer

    Smarter Way to Hire, Output Thinking, and Removing Yourself w/ John Seiffer

    In this episode of the Growing Your Firm podcast, host David Cristello welcomes John Seiffer, a seasoned business owner and remote CEO, to discuss the concept of Output Thinking and its application in team management.
    John, a business coach and former president of the International Coach Federation, shares insights on how to make managing teams easier by focusing on visible, measurable outputs.
    The conversation touches on culture, values, and attitudes in a unique way, offering valuable perspectives for the audience. Tune in to learn how Output Thinking can transform the way you lead your team and firm.
    The listener will learn about the concepts of culture, values, and attitudes, and how to apply them to make managing a team easier. The importance of defining outputs for employees, creating processes, and investing in employee happiness will also be discussed.

    • 36 min
    Scaling Payroll Services to 7 Figures w/ Tyler Winn

    Scaling Payroll Services to 7 Figures w/ Tyler Winn

    In this episode of Growing Your Firm, brought to you by Jetpack Workflow, host David Cristillo sits down with Tyler Winn, the founder and CEO of Cirrus Payroll.
    Tyler shares his journey of falling into the payroll business in 2012 and subsequently building a seven-figure firm that specializes in processing payroll for small businesses.
    Alongside running Cirrus Payroll, Tyler operates a coaching business for accountants called Payroll Profits (Formally, Winning with Payroll), where he debunks the myth that payroll services are inherently unprofitable and unpleasant to manage.
    He discusses the benefits of separating payroll services from an existing accounting firm, which can lead to a symbiotic relationship between the two entities and provides opportunities for cross-marketing services. The episode aims to help accounting firms understand how they can grow by incorporating payroll services and leveraging them as a strategic tool for expansion.

    • 21 min
    Launching a CFO Advisory Firm, Ditching Digital Marketing, and Growth w/ Fred Tate

    Launching a CFO Advisory Firm, Ditching Digital Marketing, and Growth w/ Fred Tate

    On this episode of Growing Your Firm, host David Cristello interviews Fred Tate, the Managing Director of CFO Shield. Fred discusses how CFO Shield takes a consultative approach to create tailored solutions for clients, offering fractional CFO services along with bookkeeping and payroll support.
    Fred also emphasizes the importance of understanding and meeting individual client needs, showcasing the unique approach of the firm. Tune in to learn more about how CFO Shield stands out in the industry and prioritizes client service.
    You will learn about the importance of connecting people together to create an ecosystem, launching a CFO firm, as well as how CFO Shield tailors solutions to specific client needs and provides a variety of services including bookkeeping and payroll.

    • 33 min
    Behind the Scenes of a Large CAS Practice w/ Kane Polakoff

    Behind the Scenes of a Large CAS Practice w/ Kane Polakoff

    Today on the Growing Your Firm Podcast, David Cristello sits down with guest Kane Polakoff, a principal client advisory services practice leader at CohnReznick. They delve into the world of client advisory services, discussing how to scale it, the tech stack involved, and the execution for high performance. 
    Kane’s extensive experience working with various organizations in advisory capacities brings a wealth of knowledge to the conversation. Join them on this exciting journey into the realm of client advisory services.
    The listener will learn about client advisory services, scaling, tech stack, executing in a high-performance manner, focus on verticals, building proposals, collaborating with clients, communication, coordination, capacity building, API automation, financial metrics, resource allocation, talent crunch, and industry insights.

    • 29 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
69 Ratings

69 Ratings

eshour ,

My new favorite accounting podcast

Heard about this podcast from another firm owner and have been loving all the episodes I’ve listened to so far. Super helpful tips from firm owners who are doing amazing things in business. Definitely check this show out.

mjpayne55 ,

This needs to be part of your weekly routine!

I can’t tell enough accountants about David’s podcast. If you are currently running or plan to open an accounting practice, this is a must. I just wish I would’ve found it sooner!

jordalani ,

Great interview

My first listen was the interview with Hannah stricker. I imm sisterly subscribed after listening to it! I got so much information and i can’t wait to listen to more.

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